Quick Facts
Born:
1977-05-16
Birthplace:
New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
Credits:
106 Total Roles
Melanie Lynskey
Acting
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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.
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Known For
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Aunt Helen
Don't Look Up
June Mindy
House
Natalie Tavares
The Last of Us
Kathleen Coghlan
Up in the Air
Julie Bingham
Two and a Half Men
Rose
Young Sheldon
Dora Ericson
American Dad!
Sharon (voice)
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Pike River MOVIE | Anna Osborne |
| 2025 | Griffin in Summer MOVIE | Helen |
| 2025 | Hollywood Squares TV | Self |
| 2024 | Matlock TV | Debra Palmer |
| 2024 | The Making of The Tattooist of Auschwitz MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | The Tattooist of Auschwitz TV | Heather Morris |
| 2024 | Hot Ones Versus TV | Self |
| 2024 | After Midnight TV | Self |
| 2023 | Poker Face TV | Regina Gilvary |
| 2023 | The Last of Us TV | Kathleen Coghlan |