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Melanie Lynskey

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At 16 years old, Melanie Lynskey captivated the film world with her explosive portrayal of an outcast teen whose relationship with best friend Kate Winslet spirals frighteningly out of control, in Peter Jackson's Academy Award-nominated Heavenly Creatures. Despite spending three years out of the limelight to study theatre at university and re-locate from New Zealand to Los Angeles... See full bio »

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Melanie Jayne Lynskey
in New Plymouth, New Zealand
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2013 Four Saints (pre-production)
Mairi Chrisholm
 
2012 The Perks of Being a Wallflower (post-production)
Aunt Helen
 
2012 Putzel (post-production)
Sally
 
2011 Eye of the Hurricane (post-production)
Amelia Kyte
 
2012 Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (completed)
Karen
 
2012 House M.D. (TV series)
Natalie Tavares
– Better Half (2012) … Natalie Tavares
 
2012 Hello I Must Be Going
Amy
 
2010-2012 The Life & Times of Tim (TV series)
Becky
– A Tale of Two Rodneys/Keith to the Rescue (2012) … Becky (voice)
– Personality Disorder/Stu Is Good at Something (2010) … Becky (voice)
– Debbie's Mom/The Escape Artist (2010) … Becky (voice)
– The Salty Jazz/Jews Love to Laugh (2010) … Becky (voice)
– Legend of the Month/Marie's Dead Husband (2010) … Becky
 
2003-2011 Two and a Half Men (TV series)
Rose / Woman #1 / Woman #2 / …
– What a Lovely Landing Strip (2011) … Rose
– Nice to Meet You, Walden Schmidt (2011) … Rose
– That Darn Priest (2011) … Rose
– Three Hookers and a Philly Cheesesteak (2011) … Rose
– Lookin' for Japanese Subs (2011) … Rose
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2011 Touchback
Macy
 
2011 Win Win
Cindy
 
2010 Memphis Beat (TV series)
Annaliese Jones
– Polk Salad Annie (2010) … Annaliese Jones
 
2010 Helena from the Wedding
Alice
 
2009 It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (TV series)
Kate
– The Gang Exploits the Mortgage Crisis (2009) … Kate
 
2009 Leaves of Grass
Colleen
 
2009 The Informant!
Ginger Whitacre
 
2009/I Up in the Air
Julie Bingham
 
2009 Away We Go
Munch Garnett
 
2008 A Quiet Little Marriage
Monique
 
2008 Show of Hands
Jess
 
2008 The L Word (TV series)
Clea Mason
– Loyal and True (2008) … Clea Mason
– Lunar Cycle (2008) … Clea Mason
 
2008 Psych (TV series)
Emily Bloom
– Black and Tan: A Crime of Fashion (2008) … Emily Bloom
 
2008 Comanche Moon (TV mini-series)
Pearl Coleman
– Episode #1.3 (2008) … Pearl Coleman
– Episode #1.2 (2008) … Pearl Coleman
– Episode #1.1 (2008) … Pearl Coleman
 
2007 Drive (TV series)
Wendy Patrakas
– Rearview (2007) … Wendy Patrakas
– The Extra Mile (2007) … Wendy Patrakas
– No Turning Back (2007) … Wendy Patrakas
– Let the Games Begin (2007) … Wendy Patrakas
– Partners (2007) … Wendy Patrakas
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2007 Itty Bitty Titty Committee
Plastic Surgery Lady (uncredited)
 
2006 Flags of Our Fathers
Pauline Harnois
 
2006 Park
Sheryl
 
2005 Say Uncle
Susan
 
2004 The Nearly Unadventurous Life of Zoe Cadwaulder (short)
Zoe Cadwaulder
 
2003 Shattered Glass
Amy Brand
 
2003 Claustrophobia
Lauren
 
2003 The Shield (TV series)
Marcy
– Barnstormers (2003) … Marcy
– Partners (2003) … Marcy
 
2002 Sweet Home Alabama
Lurlynn
 
2002 Abandon
Mousy Julie (as Melanie Jayne Lynskey)
 
2002 Rose Red (TV mini-series)
Rachel Wheaton / Rachel 'Sister' Wheaton
– Episode #1.3 (2002) … Rachel Wheaton
– Episode #1.2 (2002) … Rachel 'Sister' Wheaton
– Episode #1.1 (2002) … Rachel Wheaton
 
2002 Shooters
Marie
 
2001 Snakeskin
Alice
 
2000 Coyote Ugly
Gloria
 
1999 The Cherry Orchard
Dunyasha
 
1999 But I'm a Cheerleader
Hilary
 
1999 Detroit Rock City
Beth
 
1999 Foreign Correspondents
Melody
 
1999 Measureless to Man (short)
Pauline Parker
 
1998 Ever After: A Cinderella Story
Jacqueline
 
1996 The Frighteners
Deputy
 
1994 Heavenly Creatures
Pauline Parker
 
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2009 The Making of 'Away We Go' (video documentary short) (special thanks)
 
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2007 The 33rd Annual People's Choice Awards (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2006 The 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
2006 50 Films to See Before You Die (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2005 Big Brother (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #6.27 (2005) … Herself
 
2004 The 30th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
1995 Cinema of Unease: A Personal Journey by Sam Neill (documentary)
Pauline Parker
 

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Leaves of Grass -- Featuring Edward Norton as Bill and Brady Kincaid, Tim Blake Nelson as Bolger and Melanie Lynskey as Colleen Up in the Air -- Interview: Melanie Lynskey "On her character" Win Win -- In order to support his family, attorney Mike Flaherty (Giamatti) moonlights as a high school wrestling coach and assumes the guardianship on an elderly client (albeit not in the most honest fashion). Flaherty's fortunes begin to shine when the man's runaway grandson materializes, until the boy's mother appears, fresh from rehab, flat broke, and looking for an opportunity.
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Personal Details

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Alternate Names:

Melanie Jayne Lynskey

Height:

5' 7" (1.70 m)
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Personal Quote:

[on meeting fans] When I was in Montreal this girl came up to me and said, "Has anyone ever told you that you look like Melanie Lynskey?" Some come up and say that they were in school with me, or that I am a friend of someone they know. See more »

Trivia:

She has a dog named Mouse, a chihuahua-dachshund mix. See more »

Nickname:

Mel See more »

Star Sign:

Taurus