
Sherilyn Fenn
ActingAbout Sherilyn Fenn
Sherilyn Fenn, born Sheryl Ann Fenn on February 1, 1965, is an American actress best known for her iconic role as the seductive and complex Audrey Horne on the cult TV series Twin Peaks (1990–1991, 2017). She grew up in a musical family, traveling extensively before settling in Los Angeles, where she began acting with early B-movies like The Wild Life (1984), Thrashin' (1986), The Wraith (1986), and Two Moon Junction (1988). In the early 1990s, Fenn's career breakthrough came with Twin Peaks, earning her an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress and a Golden Globe nomination. She credited acting coach Roy London with revitalizing her confidence, leading to roles in films like Wild at Heart (1990), Of Mice and Men (1992), Boxing Helena (1993), and the TV biopic Liz: The Elizabeth Taylor Story (1995). Fenn later starred in the Showtime series Rude Awakening (1998–2001) as recovering addict Billie Frank, with recurring roles in S.W.A.T. (2017–2021) as Karen Street and Shining Vale (2021–). Recent films include Shooting Heroin (2020), Silent Life: The Story of the Lady in Black (2023), and Upon Waking (2023).
Sherilyn Fenn Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Sherilyn Fenn reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Sherilyn Fenn's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 20% of Sherilyn Fenn's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Enough Sleep, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Sherilyn Fenn Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Sherilyn Fenn's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Sherilyn Fenn has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Enough Sleep | Denise (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Losing Addison | Sarah Jane McCubbin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Famous T&A 2 | Catherine (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Bad Binoculars | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Man with the Gray Elevated Hair | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | A Pot of Boiling Oil | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Wish Upon | Mrs. Deluca | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Fatal Defense | Detective Banks | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Casa Vita | Marlene Lindstrom | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Rescuing Madison | Bess | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Raze | Elizabeth | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Scenesters | A.D.A. Barbara Dietrichson | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning | Lulu | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Whitepaddy | Karen Greenly | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Officer Down | Detective Kathryn Shaunessy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Deadly Isolation | Susan Mandaway | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Pop Rocks | Allison Harden | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Cavedweller | M.T. | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | The United States of Leland | Mrs. Calderon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Nightwaves | Shelby Naylor | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Swindle | Sophie Zieten | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Tales from the Crypt: The Robert Zemeckis Collection | Erika | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Outside Ozona | Marcy Duggan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Nightmare Street | Joanna Burke / Sarah Randolph | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Don's Analyst | Isabella Leoni | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Lovelife | Molly | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Just Write | Amanda Clark | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Assassination File | Lauren Jacobs | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | A Season in Purgatory | Kit Bradley | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Spring Awakening | Margie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Fatal Instinct | Laura Lincolnberry | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Three of Hearts | Ellen Armstrong | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Boxing Helena | Helena | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Of Mice and Men | Curley's Wife | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel | Bridget DeSoto | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Ruby | Candy Cane | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Diary of a Hitman | Jain | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Dillinger | Billie Frechette | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Meridian | Catherine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Backstreet Dreams | Lucy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Wild at Heart | Girl in Accident | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Twin Peaks | Audrey Horne | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | True Blood | Jennifer Scott | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Two Moon Junction | April Delongpre | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Wraith | Keri Johnson | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Thrashin' | Velvet | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Just One of the Guys | Sandy | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Silence of the Heart | Monica | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Wild Life | Penny Hallin | Average | Similar → |
Sherilyn Fenn - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Sherilyn Fenn?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sherilyn Fenn is "Enough Sleep" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Sherilyn Fenn acted in?
Sherilyn Fenn has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Sherilyn Fenn?
Other notable films include "Tales from the Crypt: The Robert Zemeckis Collection", "Twin Peaks", and "Bad Binoculars".




