MELANIE LYNSKEY

Melanie Lynskey
Melanie Lynskey
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: May 16, 1977
Place of Birth: New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand

Biography

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.

Filmography

Starring

Anna Osborne
Self
Self
Heather Morris
Regina Gilvary
Kathleen Coghlan
2022·
Candy
Betty Gore
Shauna Sadecki
Hannah
June Mindy
Rosemary Thomson
Sun (voice)
Molly Strand
2018·
Sadie
Rae
2017·
Sunshine
Zara Skelton
2017·
Girlboss
Gail
Dora Ericson
Janice
2017·
XX
Mary (segment "The Birthday Party")
Kate Chant
Coach Rowan
Gina
Megan
2016·
Easy
Beth
Sara
Lindsay
Margaret
Annie
Michelle Pierson
Squiggy
Beatrice (voice)
Miss Shoemaker
Annie Wall
Kelly
Hannah
Brenda
2013·
Mom
Shannon
Self
Fiance
Amelia Kyte
2012·
Putzel
Sally
2011·
Win Win
Cindy Timmons
2011·
Touchback
Macy
Munch
Colleen
Ginger Whitacre
Julie Bingham
Becky (voice)
Pearl Coleman
Jess
2007·
Drive
Wendy Patrakas
Pat (uncredited)
2006·
Psych
Emily Bloom
2006·
Say Uncle
Susan
2006·
Park
Sheryl
Pauline Harnois
Sharon (voice)
2004·
House
Natalie Tavares
Clea Mason
Lauren
Amy Brand
Marcy
2002·
Rose Red
Rachel Wheaton
2002·
Shooters
Marie
Lurlynn
2002·
Abandon
Mousy Julie
2001·
Snakeskin
Alice
Self - Actress, 'Two & a ½ Men'
Gloria
Dunyasha
Beth Bumsteen
1998·
EverAfter
Jacqueline de Ghent
Deputy
Pauline Parker
Self