Melanie Lynskey

Known for

Acting

Born

May 16, 1977

From

New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand

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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The Perks of Being a Wallflower

20127.8out of 10

Don't Look Up

20217.1out of 10

House

20048.6out of 10

The Last of Us

20238.4out of 10

Up in the Air

20096.9out of 10

Two and a Half Men

20037.4out of 10

Young Sheldon

20178.0out of 10

American Dad!

20057.0out of 10

Coyote Ugly

20006.3out of 10

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World

20126.6out of 10

Flags of Our Fathers

20066.9out of 10

The Frighteners

19967.0out of 10

Over the Garden Wall

20148.6out of 10

Sweet Home Alabama

20026.4out of 10

EverAfter

19987.5out of 10

I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore

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It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

20058.3out of 10

Heavenly Creatures

19947.0out of 10