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
2025·
Hollywood SquaresSelf
2025·
Pike RiverAnna Osborne
2024·
Hot Ones VersusSelf
2024·
After MidnightSelf
Heather Morris
2024·
Griffin in SummerHelen
2023·
Poker FaceRegina Gilvary
2023·
The Last of UsKathleen Coghlan
Self
2022·
CandyBetty Gore
2021·
YellowjacketsShauna Sadecki
2021·
Lady of the ManorHannah
2021·
Don't Look UpJune Mindy
2020·
Mrs. AmericaRosemary Thomson
Self
2018·
Summer Camp IslandSun (voice)
2018·
Castle RockMolly Strand
2018·
SadieRae
2017·
SunshineZara Skelton
2017·
GirlbossGail
2017·
Young SheldonDora Ericson
Laura
2017·
And Then I GoJanice
2017·
XXMary (segment "The Birthday Party")
2017·
The ChangeoverKate Chant
Ruth Kimke
2017·
1 Mile To YouCoach Rowan
2017·
Little BoxesGina
2016·
Future-Worm!Megan
2016·
EasyBeth
2016·
Our Ex-WifeSara
Becky
2016·
Rainbow TimeLindsay
Margaret
2016·
The InterventionAnnie
Self
Self - Guest
2015·
TogethernessMichelle Pierson
Self
2015·
Digging for FireSquiggy
2014·
Over the Garden WallBeatrice (voice)
Self
Self
2014·
Celebrity Name GameSelf
2014·
Chu and BlossomMiss Shoemaker
2014·
Goodbye to All ThatAnnie Wall
2014·
Happy ChristmasKelly
Devon
2014·
The Big AskHannah
2014·
They Came TogetherBrenda
2013·
MomShannon
2013·
A Kiwi LegendSelf
2012·
Key & PeeleFiance
2012·
Eye of the HurricaneAmelia Kyte
2012·
PutzelSally
Karen Amalfi
Aunt Helen
Amy
2011·
Win WinCindy Timmons
2011·
TouchbackMacy
Alice
Self - Guest
2009·
Away We GoMunch
2009·
Leaves of GrassColleen
2009·
The Informant!Ginger Whitacre
2009·
Up in the AirJulie Bingham
Becky (voice)
2008·
Comanche MoonPearl Coleman
Monique
2008·
Show of HandsJess
2007·
DriveWendy Patrakas
Pat (uncredited)
2006·
PsychEmily Bloom
2006·
Say UncleSusan
2006·
ParkSheryl
2006·
Flags of Our FathersPauline Harnois
2005·
American Dad!Sharon (voice)
Kate
2004·
HouseNatalie Tavares
2004·
The L WordClea Mason
Zoe Cadwaulder
2003·
Two and a Half MenRose
2003·
ClaustrophobiaLauren
2003·
Shattered GlassAmy Brand
2002·
The ShieldMarcy
2002·
Rose RedRachel Wheaton
2002·
ShootersMarie
2002·
Sweet Home AlabamaLurlynn
2002·
AbandonMousy Julie
Melody
2001·
SnakeskinAlice
2000·
Big BrotherSelf - Actress, 'Two & a ½ Men'
2000·
Coyote UglyGloria
Hilary
1999·
The Cherry OrchardDunyasha
1999·
Detroit Rock CityBeth Bumsteen
1998·
EverAfterJacqueline de Ghent
1996·
The FrightenersDeputy
1994·
Heavenly CreaturesPauline Parker
1988·
This MorningSelf