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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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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

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

Melanie Lynskey was 41 in Sadie as 'Rae'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 2018

Poster of The Changeover

Melanie Lynskey was 40 in The Changeover as 'Kate Chant'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 28 2017

Poster of 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

Melanie Lynskey was 39 in Little Boxes as 'Gina'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 14 2017

Poster of 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

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

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

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

Melanie Lynskey was 35 in A Kiwi Legend as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 27 2013

Poster of 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

Melanie Lynskey was 33 in Touchback as 'Macy'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 13 2011

Poster of 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

Melanie Lynskey was 32 in Up in the Air as 'Julie Bingham'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 2009

Poster of 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

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

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

Melanie Lynskey was 29 in Say Uncle as 'Susan'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 2006

Poster of 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

Melanie Lynskey was 26 in Claustrophobia as 'Lauren'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 18 2003

Poster of 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

Melanie Lynskey was 24 in Shooters as 'Marie'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 25 2002

Poster of 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

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

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

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 After Midnight

Melanie Lynskey was 46+ in After Midnight as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 17 2024

Poster of 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

Melanie Lynskey was 44+ in Candy as 'Betty Gore'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 09 2022

Poster of 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

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

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

Melanie Lynskey was 40+ in Sunshine as 'Zara Skelton'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 18 2017

Poster of 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

Melanie Lynskey was 39+ in Girlboss as 'Gail'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 21 2017

Poster of Easy

Melanie Lynskey was 39+ in Easy as 'Beth'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2016

Poster of 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!

Melanie Lynskey was 38+ in Future-Worm! as 'Megan'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 08 2016

Poster of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Melanie Lynskey was 38+ in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2015

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

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

Melanie Lynskey was 36+ in Mom as 'Shannon'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2013

Poster of 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

Melanie Lynskey was 30+ in Comanche Moon as 'Pearl Coleman'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 13 2008

Poster of Drive

Melanie Lynskey was 29+ in Drive as 'Wendy Patrakas'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 13 2007

Poster of 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!

Melanie Lynskey was 27+ in American Dad! as 'Sharon (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 06 2005

Poster of 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

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

Melanie Lynskey was 24+ in The Shield as 'Marcy'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 12 2002

Poster of 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

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

Melanie Lynskey was 11+ in This Morning as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1988