Sherilyn Fenn facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sherilyn Fenn
Fenn in 2012
Born	Sheryl Ann Fenn (1965-02-01) February 1, 1965 (age 60) Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1984–present
Spouse(s)	Toulouse Holliday ​ ​ (m. 1994; div. 1997)​
Partner(s)	Johnny Depp (1985–1988) Dylan Stewart (2006–2013)
Children	2
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Sherilyn Fenn (born Sheryl Ann Fenn; February 1, 1965) is an American actress. She is best known for playing Audrey Horne in the TV series Twin Peaks (1990–1991, 2017). For this role, she was nominated for a Golden Globe Award and an Emmy Award.

Fenn has also appeared in many movies. Some of her films include Wild at Heart (1990), Of Mice and Men (1992), and The United States of Leland (2003). She has also been in TV shows like Rude Awakening (1998–2001) and Shameless (2016).

Early Life and Family

Sherilyn Fenn was born in Detroit, Michigan. She comes from a family of talented musicians. Her mother, Arlene Quatro, is a keyboard player. Her aunt is the famous singer Suzi Quatro. Her grandfather, Art Quatro, was a jazz musician.

Her father, Leo Fenn, managed rock bands. When Sherilyn was 17, her family moved to Los Angeles. She decided to pursue acting and joined the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.

Acting Career

First Roles (1984–1989)

Fenn started her acting career in the mid-1980s. She appeared in several movies, including The Wild Life (1984) with Chris Penn and The Wraith (1986) with Charlie Sheen. She also acted alongside Josh Brolin in the skater movie Thrashin' (1986).

In 1985, she acted with Johnny Depp in a short student film called Dummies. She also had a guest role in an episode of the TV show 21 Jump Street in 1987, which also starred Depp. After some early film experiences, Fenn decided she wanted more control over the types of roles she played.

Breakthrough with Twin Peaks (1990–1991)

Fenn became famous when she was cast as Audrey Horne in the TV series Twin Peaks. The show, created by David Lynch and Mark Frost, was a huge hit. Her character, a stylish and clever high school student, was a fan favorite. People loved her 1950s-style outfits, like saddle shoes and sweaters.

A famous scene where Audrey ties a cherry stem into a knot with her tongue helped make Fenn a star. About her character, Fenn said, "Audrey's been great for me. She has brought out a side of me that's more mischievous and fun."

During this time, David Lynch also gave her a small part in his movie Wild at Heart (1990). After Twin Peaks, Fenn wanted to try different kinds of roles to show her acting range. She decided not to be in the Twin Peaks movie, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me, because she was busy filming another movie.

Movie Roles After Twin Peaks (1992–1995)

After her success on TV, Fenn became a well-known actress. She was featured on the cover of magazines like Rolling Stone. In 1991, People magazine named her one of the "50 Most Beautiful Women in the World".

One of her most important film roles was in Of Mice and Men (1992). She played the lonely wife of a farm owner, acting alongside Gary Sinise and John Malkovich. .....

In 1993, she starred in the romantic comedy Three of Hearts with Kelly Lynch and William Baldwin. She also had a major role in the film Boxing Helena, where she played a woman held captive by a surgeon. In 1995, she played the famous actress Elizabeth Taylor in the TV movie Liz: The Elizabeth Taylor Story.

Television Work and Independent Films

In the late 1990s, Fenn chose her roles carefully. She often worked on independent films and TV shows. In 1997, she made a guest appearance on the popular sitcom Friends. She played Ginger, a former girlfriend of Matt LeBlanc's character, Joey.

From 1998 to 2001, she starred in the TV series Rude Awakening. She played Billie Frank, a former soap opera actress trying to improve her life. Fenn liked that the show was honest and that her character was a "straight shooter."

Career in the 21st Century

Fenn has continued to act in many TV shows and movies. She had a recurring role on Dawson's Creek in 2002. She also appeared in an episode of Gilmore Girls in 2003. The show's creator liked her so much that she was brought back in 2006 to play a different character, Anna Nardini, for several episodes.

Some of her other TV appearances include NCIS, CSI: Miami, and Psych. In 2016, she joined the cast of the show Shameless.

In 2017, she returned to her most famous role, playing Audrey Horne again in the new season of Twin Peaks. She also had a recurring role as Karen Street in the series S.W.A.T. from 2017 to 2021.

In 2016, Fenn wrote a children's book called No Man's Land. The book is about a boy with autism and was inspired by her own son.

Personal Life

In the 1980s, Fenn was in a relationship with actor Johnny Depp.

In 1993, she had her first son, Myles, with musician Toulouse Holliday. They were married from 1994 to 1997. She has a second son, Christian, who was born in 2007.

Awards and Recognition

• 1990: Nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series – Twin Peaks
• 1991: Nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV – Twin Peaks

Sherilyn Fenn (right) with a Killer BOB cosplayer (left) in London, England, 2017

Filmography

Film

Television

Music video

• Bunbury – "Deseos de usar y tirar" (2020)

See also

In Spanish: Sherilyn Fenn para niños