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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).
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 23, 2022 · The actress, who debuted at 17 in Heavenly Creatures, talks about her struggles with Hollywood, self-doubt, and body image. She also shares her joy of being a mom and her love of music and cooking.
Mar 14, 2023 · Melanie Lynskey’s character in “Yellowjackets” is as comfortable skinning a rabbit as she is defrosting a roast. Philip Cheung for The New York Times. By Alexis Soloski. March 14, 2023. WEST...
Jan 16, 2022 · Lynskey, a New Zealand actress whose Kiwi twang morphs into a flawless American accent on “Yellowjackets,” was calling from her daughter’s bedroom last week in Atlanta (“I’m hiding,” she...
Apr 29, 2023 · The Kiwi actor talks about her roles in Yellowjackets, The Last of Us and Heavenly Creatures, and how she balances being a working mum and a queer icon. She also reveals her dream of a crying vacation and her gratitude for Cate Blanchett and Sarah Paulson.
