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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
Thu, Jun 06 2024
Poster of Don't Look Up
Don't Look Up
Melanie Lynskey was
44 in Don't Look Up
as 'June Mindy'.
Tue, Dec 07 2021
Poster of Lady of the Manor
Lady of the Manor
Melanie Lynskey was
44 in Lady of the Manor
as 'Hannah'.
Fri, Sep 17 2021
Poster of Sadie
Sadie
Melanie Lynskey was
41 in Sadie
as 'Rae'.
Fri, Oct 12 2018
Poster of The Changeover
The Changeover
Melanie Lynskey was
40 in The Changeover
as 'Kate Chant'.
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'.
Fri, Jun 16 2017
Poster of Little Boxes
Little Boxes
Melanie Lynskey was
39 in Little Boxes
as 'Gina'.
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'.
Fri, Apr 07 2017
Poster of XX
XX
Melanie Lynskey was
39 in XX
as 'Mary (segment "The Birthday Party")'.
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'.
Thu, Jan 19 2017
Poster of The Intervention
The Intervention
Melanie Lynskey was
39 in The Intervention
as 'Annie'.
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'.
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'.
Thu, Mar 31 2016
Poster of Rainbow Time
Rainbow Time
Melanie Lynskey was
38 in Rainbow Time
as 'Lindsay'.
Mon, Mar 14 2016
Poster of Digging for Fire
Digging for Fire
Melanie Lynskey was
38 in Digging for Fire
as 'Squiggy'.
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 'Herself'.
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'.
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'.
Wed, Oct 01 2014
Poster of Happy Christmas
Happy Christmas
Melanie Lynskey was
37 in Happy Christmas
as 'Kelly'.
Fri, Jul 25 2014
Poster of They Came Together
They Came Together
Melanie Lynskey was
37 in They Came Together
as 'Brenda'.
Fri, Jun 27 2014
Poster of The Big Ask
The Big Ask
Melanie Lynskey was
37 in The Big Ask
as 'Hannah'.
Fri, May 30 2014
Poster of Chu and Blossom
Chu and Blossom
Melanie Lynskey was
36 in Chu and Blossom
as 'Miss Shoemaker'.
Fri, Jan 31 2014
Poster of A Kiwi Legend
A Kiwi Legend
Melanie Lynskey was
35 in A Kiwi Legend
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 27 2013
Poster of Putzel
Putzel
Melanie Lynskey was
35 in Putzel
as 'Sally'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Sat, Mar 10 2012
Poster of Touchback
Touchback
Melanie Lynskey was
33 in Touchback
as 'Macy'.
Wed, Apr 13 2011
Poster of Win Win
Win Win
Melanie Lynskey was
33 in Win Win
as 'Cindy Timmons'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Dec 04 2009
Poster of The Informant!
The Informant!
Melanie Lynskey was
32 in The Informant!
as 'Ginger Whitacre'.
Fri, Sep 18 2009
Poster of Leaves of Grass
Leaves of Grass
Melanie Lynskey was
32 in Leaves of Grass
as 'Colleen'.
Sun, Sep 13 2009
Poster of Away We Go
Away We Go
Melanie Lynskey was
32 in Away We Go
as 'Munch Garnett'.
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'.
Sat, Oct 18 2008
Poster of Show of Hands
Show of Hands
Melanie Lynskey was
31 in Show of Hands
as 'Jess'.
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)'.
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'.
Wed, Oct 18 2006
Poster of Say Uncle
Say Uncle
Melanie Lynskey was
29 in Say Uncle
as 'Susan'.
Fri, Jun 23 2006
Poster of Park
Park
Melanie Lynskey was
29 in Park
as 'Sheryl'.
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'.
Fri, Apr 02 2004
Poster of Shattered Glass
Shattered Glass
Melanie Lynskey was
26 in Shattered Glass
as 'Amy Brand'.
Fri, Nov 14 2003
Poster of Claustrophobia
Claustrophobia
Melanie Lynskey was
26 in Claustrophobia
as 'Lauren'.
Wed, Jun 18 2003
Poster of Abandon
Abandon
Melanie Lynskey was
25 in Abandon
as 'Mousy Julie (as Melanie Jayne Lynskey)'.
Mon, Oct 14 2002
Poster of Sweet Home Alabama
Sweet Home Alabama
Melanie Lynskey was
25 in Sweet Home Alabama
as 'Lurlynn'.
Thu, Sep 26 2002
Poster of Shooters
Shooters
Melanie Lynskey was
24 in Shooters
as 'Marie'.
Fri, Jan 25 2002
Poster of Snakeskin
Snakeskin
Melanie Lynskey was
24 in Snakeskin
as 'Alice'.
Mon, Oct 01 2001
Poster of Foreign Correspondents
Foreign Correspondents
Melanie Lynskey was
24 in Foreign Correspondents
as 'Melody'.
Mon, Sep 17 2001
Poster of Coyote Ugly
Coyote Ugly
Melanie Lynskey was
23 in Coyote Ugly
as 'Gloria'.
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'.
Fri, Jul 07 2000
Poster of Detroit Rock City
Detroit Rock City
Melanie Lynskey was
22 in Detroit Rock City
as 'Beth Bumsteen'.
Fri, Aug 13 1999
Poster of The Cherry Orchard
The Cherry Orchard
Melanie Lynskey was
21 in The Cherry Orchard
as 'Dunyasha'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of EverAfter
EverAfter
Melanie Lynskey was
21 in EverAfter
as 'Jacqueline de Ghent'.
Fri, Jul 31 1998
Poster of The Frighteners
The Frighteners
Melanie Lynskey was
19 in The Frighteners
as 'Deputy'.
Thu, Jul 18 1996
Poster of Heavenly Creatures
Heavenly Creatures
Melanie Lynskey was
17 in Heavenly Creatures
as 'Pauline Parker'.
Mon, Sep 12 1994
Poster of Pike River
Pike River
Melanie Lynskey will be
47+ in Pike River
as 'Anna Osborne'.
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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'.
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'.
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
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of Candy
Candy
Melanie Lynskey was
44+ in Candy
as 'Betty Gore'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 09 2022
Poster of Yellowjackets
Yellowjackets
Melanie Lynskey was
44+ in Yellowjackets
as 'Shauna Sadecki, Self - Adult Shauna'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 2021
Poster of Mrs. America
Mrs. America
Melanie Lynskey was
42+ in Mrs. America
as 'Rosemary Thomson'.
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'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of Castle Rock
Castle Rock
Melanie Lynskey was
41+ in Castle Rock
as 'Molly Strand'.
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)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 07 2018
Poster of Sunshine
Sunshine
Melanie Lynskey was
40+ in Sunshine
as 'Zara Skelton'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 18 2017
Poster of Young Sheldon
Young Sheldon
Melanie Lynskey was
40+ in Young Sheldon
as 'Dora Ericson'.
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'.
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 04 2017
Poster of Girlboss
Girlboss
Melanie Lynskey was
39+ in Girlboss
as 'Gail'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 21 2017
Poster of Easy
Easy
Melanie Lynskey was
39+ in Easy
as 'Beth'.
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'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 01 2016
Poster of Future-Worm!
Future-Worm!
Melanie Lynskey was
38+ in Future-Worm!
as 'Megan'.
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'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 23 2015
Poster of Togetherness
Togetherness
Melanie Lynskey was
37+ in Togetherness
as 'Michelle Pierson'.
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'.
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)'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014
Poster of Mom
Mom
Melanie Lynskey was
36+ in Mom
as 'Shannon'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2013
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'.
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)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2008
Poster of Comanche Moon
Comanche Moon
Melanie Lynskey was
30+ in Comanche Moon
as 'Pearl Coleman'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 13 2008
Poster of Drive
Drive
Melanie Lynskey was
29+ in Drive
as 'Wendy Patrakas'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 13 2007
Poster of Psych
Psych
Melanie Lynskey was
29+ in Psych
as 'Emily Bloom'.
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'.
First Air Date
Thu, Aug 04 2005
Poster of American Dad!
American Dad!
Melanie Lynskey was
27+ in American Dad!
as 'Sharon (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 06 2005
Poster of House
House
Melanie Lynskey was
27+ in House
as 'Natalie Tavares'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2003
Poster of The Shield
The Shield
Melanie Lynskey was
24+ in The Shield
as 'Marcy'.
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'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 27 2002