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Melanie Jayne Lynskey (/ ˈ l ɪ n s k i / LIN-skee; born 16 May 1977) is a New Zealand actress. Known for her portrayals of complex women and her command of American accents, she works predominantly in independent films and television.
IMDb profile of Melanie Lynskey, a New Zealand actress known for her roles in Heavenly Creatures, Up in the Air, Yellowjackets and more. See her photos, videos, credits, awards and trivia.
- Actress, Soundtrack
- May 16, 1977
- 4 min
Learn about the life and career of Melanie Lynskey, a New Zealand-born actress who starred in Heavenly Creatures, Two and a Half Men, and Yellowjackets. Find out her awards, trivia, family, and more on IMDb.
- May 16, 1977
May 23, 2022 · The actress, who debuted at 17 in Heavenly Creatures, talks about her struggles with self-doubt, body image, and finding her voice. She also reflects on her roles in Candy, Yellowjackets, and her new film I Don't Feel At Home in This World Anymore.
- E. Alex Jung
- Features Writer
Mar 14, 2023 · Lynskey, who was 15 at the time, was cast opposite Kate Winslet, as a teenager who conspires to murder her own mother. She is thrilling in the role, with a scowl that burns through the...
- Alexis Soloski
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For the past decade, in shows like “Yellowjackets” and “The Last of Us,” Melanie Lynskey has embodied women who seem meek and bland on the surface, only to reveal limitless anger and...
Jan 16, 2022 · Lynskey, a New Zealand actress whose Kiwi twang morphs into a flawless American accent on “Yellowjackets,” was calling from her daughter’s bedroom last week in Atlanta (“I’m hiding,” she...