Melanie Lynskey
Born: 1977-05-16
Birthplace: New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
Biography
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.
Known For
Don't Say Good Luck
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Don't Look Up
Coyote Ugly
The Frighteners
Sweet Home Alabama
Up in the Air
EverAfter
But I'm a Cheerleader
Flags of Our Fathers
Top Movie Credits
Don't Say Good Luck
Elizabeth Birenbaum
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Aunt Helen
Don't Look Up
June Mindy
Coyote Ugly
Gloria
The Frighteners
Deputy
Sweet Home Alabama
Lurlynn
Up in the Air
Julie Bingham
EverAfter
Jacqueline de Ghent
But I'm a Cheerleader
Hilary
Flags of Our Fathers
Pauline Harnois