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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.
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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
Melanie Lynskey filmography. Lynskey at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival. 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.
Mar 14, 2023 · By Alexis Soloski. March 14, 2023. WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — “I am a quiet person,” the actress Melanie Lynskey said. “I’m a shy person. I’m not a person with a big resonant voice or a big...
- Alexis Soloski
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 shares her memories of working with Peter Jackson and Kate Winslet, and her role in Yellowjackets.
Philip Cheung for The New York Times. But Hollywood ignored this side of her for a long time. Read more about Lynskey’s career, including how she learned to “dip into” her anger and use “dream...
