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Melanie Lynskey

Bio: 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
Born: Mon, May 16 1977
Birthplace: New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
Melanie Lynskey is 47 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Griffin in Summer
Griffin in Summer
Melanie Lynskey was 47 in Griffin in Summer as 'Helen'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 06 2024
Poster of Making 'The Tattooist of Auschwitz
Making 'The Tattooist of Auschwitz
Melanie Lynskey was 46 in Making 'The Tattooist of Auschwitz as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 02 2024
Poster of Don't Look Up
Don't Look Up
Melanie Lynskey was 44 in Don't Look Up as 'June Mindy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 08 2021
Poster of Lady of the Manor
Lady of the Manor
Melanie Lynskey was 44 in Lady of the Manor as 'Hannah'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 2021
Poster of Sadie
Sadie
Melanie Lynskey was 41 in Sadie as 'Rae'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 2018
Poster of The Changeover
The Changeover
Melanie Lynskey was 40 in The Changeover as 'Kate Chant'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 28 2017
Poster of And Then I Go
And Then I Go
Melanie Lynskey was 40 in And Then I Go as 'Janice'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 16 2017
Poster of Little Boxes
Little Boxes
Melanie Lynskey was 39 in Little Boxes as 'Gina'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 14 2017
Poster of 1 Mile To You
1 Mile To You
Melanie Lynskey was 39 in 1 Mile To You as 'Coach Rowan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 2017
Poster of XX
XX
Melanie Lynskey was 39 in XX as 'Mary (segment "The Birthday Party")'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 17 2017
Poster of I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore
I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore
Melanie Lynskey was 39 in I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore as 'Ruth Kimke'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 19 2017
Poster of The Intervention
The Intervention
Melanie Lynskey was 39 in The Intervention as 'Annie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 26 2016
Poster of Folk Hero & Funny Guy
Folk Hero & Funny Guy
Melanie Lynskey was 38 in Folk Hero & Funny Guy as 'Becky'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 16 2016
Poster of The Great & The Small
The Great & The Small
Melanie Lynskey was 38 in The Great & The Small as 'Margaret'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 31 2016
Poster of Rainbow Time
Rainbow Time
Melanie Lynskey was 38 in Rainbow Time as 'Lindsay'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 14 2016
Poster of Digging for Fire
Digging for Fire
Melanie Lynskey was 38 in Digging for Fire as 'Squiggy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 2015
Poster of Behind Over the Garden Wall
Behind Over the Garden Wall
Melanie Lynskey was 38 in Behind Over the Garden Wall as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 08 2015
Poster of Goodbye to All That
Goodbye to All That
Melanie Lynskey was 37 in Goodbye to All That as 'Annie Wall'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 2014
Poster of We'll Never Have Paris
We'll Never Have Paris
Melanie Lynskey was 37 in We'll Never Have Paris as 'Devon'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 2014
Poster of Happy Christmas
Happy Christmas
Melanie Lynskey was 37 in Happy Christmas as 'Kelly'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 25 2014
Poster of They Came Together
They Came Together
Melanie Lynskey was 37 in They Came Together as 'Brenda'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 27 2014
Poster of The Big Ask
The Big Ask
Melanie Lynskey was 37 in The Big Ask as 'Hannah'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 30 2014
Poster of Chu and Blossom
Chu and Blossom
Melanie Lynskey was 36 in Chu and Blossom as 'Miss Shoemaker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 31 2014
Poster of A Kiwi Legend
A Kiwi Legend
Melanie Lynskey was 35 in A Kiwi Legend as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 27 2013
Poster of Putzel
Putzel
Melanie Lynskey was 35 in Putzel as 'Sally'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 10 2012
Poster of The Perks of Being a Wallflower
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Melanie Lynskey was 35 in The Perks of Being a Wallflower as 'Aunt Helen'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 20 2012
Poster of Hello I Must Be Going
Hello I Must Be Going
Melanie Lynskey was 35 in Hello I Must Be Going as 'Amy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 07 2012
Poster of Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
Melanie Lynskey was 35 in Seeking a Friend for the End of the World as 'Karen Amalfi'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 2012
Poster of Eye of the Hurricane
Eye of the Hurricane
Melanie Lynskey was 34 in Eye of the Hurricane as 'Amelia Kyte'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 10 2012
Poster of Touchback
Touchback
Melanie Lynskey was 33 in Touchback as 'Macy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 13 2011
Poster of Win Win
Win Win
Melanie Lynskey was 33 in Win Win as 'Cindy Timmons'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 18 2011
Poster of Helena from the Wedding
Helena from the Wedding
Melanie Lynskey was 33 in Helena from the Wedding as 'Alice'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 2010
Poster of Up in the Air
Up in the Air
Melanie Lynskey was 32 in Up in the Air as 'Julie Bingham'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 2009
Poster of The Informant!
The Informant!
Melanie Lynskey was 32 in The Informant! as 'Ginger Whitacre'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 2009
Poster of Leaves of Grass
Leaves of Grass
Melanie Lynskey was 32 in Leaves of Grass as 'Colleen'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 13 2009
Poster of Away We Go
Away We Go
Melanie Lynskey was 32 in Away We Go as 'Munch Garnett'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 2009
Poster of A Quiet Little Marriage
A Quiet Little Marriage
Melanie Lynskey was 31 in A Quiet Little Marriage as 'Monique'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 18 2008
Poster of Show of Hands
Show of Hands
Melanie Lynskey was 31 in Show of Hands as 'Jess'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 14 2008
Poster of Itty Bitty Titty Committee
Itty Bitty Titty Committee
Melanie Lynskey was 30 in Itty Bitty Titty Committee as 'Pat (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 2007
Poster of Flags of Our Fathers
Flags of Our Fathers
Melanie Lynskey was 29 in Flags of Our Fathers as 'Pauline Harnois'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 18 2006
Poster of Say Uncle
Say Uncle
Melanie Lynskey was 29 in Say Uncle as 'Susan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 2006
Poster of Park
Park
Melanie Lynskey was 29 in Park as 'Sheryl'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 12 2006
Poster of The Nearly Unadventurous Life of Zoe Cadwaulder
The Nearly Unadventurous Life of Zoe Cadwaulder
Melanie Lynskey was 26 in The Nearly Unadventurous Life of Zoe Cadwaulder as 'Zoe Cadwaulder'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 2004
Poster of Shattered Glass
Shattered Glass
Melanie Lynskey was 26 in Shattered Glass as 'Amy Brand'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 14 2003
Poster of Claustrophobia
Claustrophobia
Melanie Lynskey was 26 in Claustrophobia as 'Lauren'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 18 2003
Poster of Abandon
Abandon
Melanie Lynskey was 25 in Abandon as 'Mousy Julie (as Melanie Jayne Lynskey)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 14 2002
Poster of Sweet Home Alabama
Sweet Home Alabama
Melanie Lynskey was 25 in Sweet Home Alabama as 'Lurlynn'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 26 2002
Poster of Shooters
Shooters
Melanie Lynskey was 24 in Shooters as 'Marie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 25 2002
Poster of Snakeskin
Snakeskin
Melanie Lynskey was 24 in Snakeskin as 'Alice'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 2001
Poster of Foreign Correspondents
Foreign Correspondents
Melanie Lynskey was 24 in Foreign Correspondents as 'Melody'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 17 2001
Poster of Coyote Ugly
Coyote Ugly
Melanie Lynskey was 23 in Coyote Ugly as 'Gloria'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 30 2000
Poster of But I'm a Cheerleader
But I'm a Cheerleader
Melanie Lynskey was 23 in But I'm a Cheerleader as 'Hilary'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 07 2000
Poster of Detroit Rock City
Detroit Rock City
Melanie Lynskey was 22 in Detroit Rock City as 'Beth Bumsteen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 13 1999
Poster of The Cherry Orchard
The Cherry Orchard
Melanie Lynskey was 21 in The Cherry Orchard as 'Dunyasha'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of EverAfter
EverAfter
Melanie Lynskey was 21 in EverAfter as 'Jacqueline de Ghent'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 31 1998
Poster of The Frighteners
The Frighteners
Melanie Lynskey was 19 in The Frighteners as 'Deputy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 18 1996
Poster of Heavenly Creatures
Heavenly Creatures
Melanie Lynskey was 17 in Heavenly Creatures as 'Pauline Parker'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 12 1994
Poster of Pike River
Pike River
Melanie Lynskey will be 47+ in Pike River as 'Anna Osborne'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Tattooist of Auschwitz
The Tattooist of Auschwitz
Melanie Lynskey was 46+ in The Tattooist of Auschwitz as 'Heather Morris'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 02 2024
Poster of The Last of Us
The Last of Us
Melanie Lynskey was 45+ in The Last of Us as 'Kathleen Coghlan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 15 2023
Poster of The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Melanie Lynskey was 45+ in The Jennifer Hudson Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of Candy
Candy
Melanie Lynskey was 44+ in Candy as 'Betty Gore'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 09 2022
Poster of Yellowjackets
Yellowjackets
Melanie Lynskey was 44+ in Yellowjackets as 'Shauna Sadecki, Self - Adult Shauna'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 2021
Poster of Mrs. America
Mrs. America
Melanie Lynskey was 42+ in Mrs. America as 'Rosemary Thomson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 15 2020
Poster of The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Melanie Lynskey was 42+ in The Kelly Clarkson Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of Castle Rock
Castle Rock
Melanie Lynskey was 41+ in Castle Rock as 'Molly Strand'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 25 2018
Poster of Summer Camp Island
Summer Camp Island
Melanie Lynskey was 41+ in Summer Camp Island as 'Sun (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 07 2018
Poster of Sunshine
Sunshine
Melanie Lynskey was 40+ in Sunshine as 'Zara Skelton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 18 2017
Poster of Young Sheldon
Young Sheldon
Melanie Lynskey was 40+ in Young Sheldon as 'Dora Ericson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 25 2017
Poster of Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later
Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later
Melanie Lynskey was 40+ in Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later as 'Laura'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 04 2017
Poster of Girlboss
Girlboss
Melanie Lynskey was 39+ in Girlboss as 'Gail'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 21 2017
Poster of Easy
Easy
Melanie Lynskey was 39+ in Easy as 'Beth'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2016
Poster of Our Ex-Wife
Our Ex-Wife
Melanie Lynskey was 39+ in Our Ex-Wife as 'Sara'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 01 2016
Poster of Future-Worm!
Future-Worm!
Melanie Lynskey was 38+ in Future-Worm! as 'Megan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 08 2016
Poster of The Late Late Show with James Corden
The Late Late Show with James Corden
Melanie Lynskey was 37+ in The Late Late Show with James Corden as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 23 2015
Poster of Togetherness
Togetherness
Melanie Lynskey was 37+ in Togetherness as 'Michelle Pierson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 11 2015
Poster of Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Melanie Lynskey was 37+ in Variety Studio: Actors on Actors as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 21 2014
Poster of Over the Garden Wall
Over the Garden Wall
Melanie Lynskey was 37+ in Over the Garden Wall as 'Beatrice (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 03 2014
Poster of Celebrity Name Game
Celebrity Name Game
Melanie Lynskey was 37+ in Celebrity Name Game as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2014
Poster of Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Melanie Lynskey was 36+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Melanie Lynskey was 36+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014
Poster of Mom
Mom
Melanie Lynskey was 36+ in Mom as 'Shannon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2013
Poster of Key & Peele
Key & Peele
Melanie Lynskey was 34+ in Key & Peele as 'Fiance'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 31 2012
Poster of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Melanie Lynskey was 32+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of The Life & Times of Tim
The Life & Times of Tim
Melanie Lynskey was 31+ in The Life & Times of Tim as 'Becky (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2008
Poster of Comanche Moon
Comanche Moon
Melanie Lynskey was 30+ in Comanche Moon as 'Pearl Coleman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 13 2008
Poster of Drive
Drive
Melanie Lynskey was 29+ in Drive as 'Wendy Patrakas'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 13 2007
Poster of Psych
Psych
Melanie Lynskey was 29+ in Psych as 'Emily Bloom'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 07 2006
Poster of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Melanie Lynskey was 28+ in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia as 'Kate'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 04 2005
Poster of American Dad!
American Dad!
Melanie Lynskey was 27+ in American Dad! as 'Sharon (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 06 2005
Poster of House
House
Melanie Lynskey was 27+ in House as 'Natalie Tavares'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 16 2004
Poster of The L Word
The L Word
Melanie Lynskey was 26+ in The L Word as 'Clea Mason'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 18 2004
Poster of Two and a Half Men
Two and a Half Men
Melanie Lynskey was 26+ in Two and a Half Men as 'Rose'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2003
Poster of The Shield
The Shield
Melanie Lynskey was 24+ in The Shield as 'Marcy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 12 2002
Poster of Rose Red
Rose Red
Melanie Lynskey was 24+ in Rose Red as 'Rachel Wheaton, Melanie Lynskey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 27 2002
Poster of Big Brother
Big Brother
Melanie Lynskey was 23+ in Big Brother as 'Self - Actress, 'Two & a ½ Men''.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 05 2000
Poster of This Morning
This Morning
Melanie Lynskey was 11+ in This Morning as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1988