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Melanie Lynskey

Melanie Lynskey

Actor

Melanie Jayne Lynskey (born May 16, 1977) is a New Zealand actress. Known for her portrayals of complex women and her command of American dialects, she works predominantly in independent films. Lynskey is the recipient of two Critics' Choice Awards, a HCA Award, a Gracie, a New Zealand Film Award, a Hollywood Film Award, and a Sundance Special Jury Award, as well as Gotham, Satellite, Saturn, Golden Nymph, Independent Spirit, Screen Actors Guild, and Primetime Emmy Award nominations.

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Date of Birth: 16 May 1977 (49 years)

Place of Birth: New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand

Filmography

Yellowjackets

Yellowjackets

2021•English
I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore

I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore

2017•English
Hello I Must Be Going

Hello I Must Be Going

2012•Italian, English
Heavenly Creatures

Heavenly Creatures

1994•English
Candy

Candy

2022•English
Don't Say Good Luck

Don't Say Good Luck

2026•English
Togetherness

Togetherness

2015•English
Touchback

Touchback

2011•English
Over the Garden Wall

Over the Garden Wall

2014•English
Shattered Glass

Shattered Glass

2003•English
But I'm a Cheerleader

But I'm a Cheerleader

2000•English
Leaves of Grass

Leaves of Grass

2009•English
EverAfter

EverAfter

1998•English
1 Mile To You

1 Mile To You

2017•English
Rose Red

Rose Red

2002•English
Detroit Rock City

Detroit Rock City

1999•English
XX

XX

2017•English
Up in the Air

Up in the Air

2009•English
The Perks of Being a Wallflower

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

2012•English
Drive

Drive

2007•English
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World

2012•English
Sweet Home Alabama

Sweet Home Alabama

2002•English
Coyote Ugly

Coyote Ugly

2000•English
Flags of Our Fathers

Flags of Our Fathers

2006•English
Don't Look Up

Don't Look Up

2021•English
Away We Go

Away We Go

2009•English
Digging for Fire

Digging for Fire

2015•English
The Frighteners

The Frighteners

1996•English
The Gang Exploits the Mortgage Crisis

The Gang Exploits the Mortgage Crisis

2009
Piece of My Heart

Piece of My Heart

2025
Day One

Day One

2026