
Acting · Born May 16, 1977 · New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
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. Lynskey is the recipient of two Critics' Choice Awards, a HCA Award, a Gracie, a New Zealand Film Award, a Hollywood Film Award, and a Sundance Special Jury Award, as well as Gotham, Satellite, Saturn, Golden Nymph, Independent Spirit, Screen Actors Guild, and Primetime Emmy Award nominations.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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Don't Look Up
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House
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The Last of Us
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Up in the Air
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Two and a Half Men
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Young Sheldon
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American Dad!
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Coyote Ugly
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Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
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Flags of Our Fathers
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The Frighteners
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Over the Garden Wall
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Sweet Home Alabama
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EverAfter
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I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore
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It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
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Heavenly Creatures
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Yellowjackets
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Psych
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