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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.
Melanie Lynskey. Actress: Togetherness. At sixteen years old, Melanie Lynskey dazzled the film world with an audacious debut in Peter Jackson's revered psychological crime picture, Heavenly Creatures (1994).
Melanie Lynskey. Jump to Edit. Overview. Born. May 16, 1977 · New Plymouth, New Zealand. Birth name. Melanie Jayne Lynskey. Nickname. Mel. Height. 5′ 7″ (1.70 m) Mini Bio. At sixteen years of age, Melanie Lynskey captivated filmgoers with an astonishing debut in Peter Jackson 's revered psychological crime picture, Heavenly Creatures (1994).
Melanie Lynskey filmography. New Zealand actress Melanie Lynskey made her film debut in 1994 when she played teenage murderess Pauline Parker in Heavenly Creatures, a crime drama directed by Peter Jackson. Following a hiatus, [1] she resumed her career with a supporting role in the fairy tale romance Ever After (1998) and spent the next few ...
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.
Lynskey, 45, born in New Zealand, entered the industry early. That predilection for women with turbulent inner lives was there from the start. At 15, she was cast opposite Kate Winslet in the...
May 23, 2022 · Melanie Lynskey was 15 when the producer and screenwriter Fran Walsh came to the lunchroom at New Plymouth Girls’ High School in New Zealand. She and Peter Jackson were going into production for ...
