Melanie Lynskey

 

Melanie Jayne Lynskey, born 16 May 1977, is a New Zealand actress. She is known for her portrayals of women who are complex as well as her ability to communicate in American dialects. She primarily works in films that are independent. Lynskey has been the recipient of two Critics' Choice Awards, a HCA Award and a Gracie. She also won a New Zealand Film Award and a Hollywood Film Award.





 Lynskey made her debut on the screen in Heavenly Creatures (1994), getting the New Zealand Film Award for her portrayal of the teenage killer Pauline Parker. The actress later appeared in several productions in the world, including Ever After (1998), Detroit Rock City, But I'm a Cheerleader The Cherry Orchard (all 1999), Coyote Ugly (2000), Snakeskin (2001), Shooters, Abandon, and Sweet Home Alabama (all 2002). Lynskey earned a name for her character acting upon her arrival in the United States.





 Lynskey was nominated for a Gotham Award in 2012 for her character as a divorced, depressed woman in Hello I Must Be Going. It was a significant turn in her career. Her subsequent roles in The Big Ask (2013) and Happy Christmas, We’ll Never Have Paris (all 2014), The Intervention (all 2016), Rainbow Time, Little Boxes (2016), I Don't Feel At The Home in This World Anymore (both 2017), Sadie (2018) and Lady of the Manor (2021) was the first film to establish her position as a well-known figure in the American independent film industry.

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