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

Hello I Must Be Going

Hello I Must Be Going

2012IT, EN
I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore

I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore

2017EN
Season 1

Season 1

2021
Yellowjackets

Yellowjackets

2021EN
Season 2

Season 2

2023
Season 3

Season 3

2025
Togetherness

Togetherness

2015EN
Don't Say Good Luck

Don't Say Good Luck

EN
Miniseries

Miniseries

2022
Candy

Candy

2022EN
Leaves of Grass

Leaves of Grass

2009EN
But I'm a Cheerleader

But I'm a Cheerleader

2000EN
Shattered Glass

Shattered Glass

2003EN
EverAfter

EverAfter

1998EN
1 Mile To You

1 Mile To You

2017EN
Detroit Rock City

Detroit Rock City

1999EN
Rose Red

Rose Red

2002EN
Drive

Drive

2007EN
The Perks of Being a Wallflower

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

2012EN
XX

XX

2017EN
Up in the Air

Up in the Air

2009EN
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World

2012EN
Sweet Home Alabama

Sweet Home Alabama

2002EN
Coyote Ugly

Coyote Ugly

2000EN
Flags of Our Fathers

Flags of Our Fathers

2006EN
Away We Go

Away We Go

2009EN
Digging for Fire

Digging for Fire

2015EN
The Frighteners

The Frighteners

1996EN
Piece of My Heart

Piece of My Heart

2025
Day One

Day One

2026