Shelly Cole is a former American actress. Career Born in Texas, Cole commenced her acting career appearing in TV movies and TV series. In 2003, she landed a main role in the film, Prey for Rock & Roll. One of her best-known roles was that of Madeline Lynn in Gilmore Girls, which she played from 2000 to 2004. After retiring from acting, Cole has worked as an acting coach in Denver, Colorado. In 2018, she directed an independent film entitled Body Keepers. Filmography Film Television References External links 1975 births American film actresses American television actresses Living people 21st-century American women