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Melanie Lynskey

Melanie Lynskey

Acting · Born 1977-05-16 · 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.

Known For

movie 7.8 The Perks of Being a Wallflower
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
2012
movie 7.1 Don't Look Up
Don't Look Up
2021
tv 8.6 House
House
2004
tv 8.4 The Last of Us
The Last of Us
2023
movie 6.9 Up in the Air
Up in the Air
2009
tv 7.5 Two and a Half Men
Two and a Half Men
2003
tv 8.0 Young Sheldon
Young Sheldon
2017
tv 7.0 American Dad!
American Dad!
2005
movie 6.3 Coyote Ugly
Coyote Ugly
2000
movie 6.6 Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
2012
movie 6.9 Flags of Our Fathers
Flags of Our Fathers
2006
tv 8.6 Over the Garden Wall
Over the Garden Wall
2014
movie 7.0 The Frighteners
The Frighteners
1996
movie 6.4 Sweet Home Alabama
Sweet Home Alabama
2002
movie 7.5 EverAfter
EverAfter
1998
movie 6.6 I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore
I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore
2017
tv 8.3 It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
2005
movie 7.0 Heavenly Creatures
Heavenly Creatures
1994