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Melanie Lynskey

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At 16 years of age, Melanie Lynskey captivated audiences with her explosive debut in Peter Jackson's Academy Award-nominated Heavenly Creatures, scooping a Best Actress prize at the New Zealand Film and TV Awards for her portrayal of an outcast teen whose relationship with her best friend (Kate Winslet) spirals dangerously out of control... See full bio »

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Melanie Jayne Lynskey
in New Plymouth, New Zealand
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2014 They Came Together (post-production)
 
2013 Goodbye to All That (post-production)
 
2013 Chu and Blossom (post-production)
Miss Shoemaker
 
2013 Teddy Bears (completed)
Hannah
 
2003-2013 Two and a Half Men (TV series)
Rose / Woman #1 / Woman #2 / …
– Advantage: Fat, Flying Baby (2013) … Rose
– Ferrets, Attack! (2012) … Rose
– That's Not What They Call It in Amsterdam (2012) … Rose
– What a Lovely Landing Strip (2011) … Rose
– Nice to Meet You, Walden Schmidt (2011) … Rose
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2012 Putzel
Sally
 
2012 The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Aunt Helen
 
2012 Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
Karen
 
2012 Eye of the Hurricane
Amelia Kyte
 
2010-2012 The Life & Times of Tim (TV series)
Becky
– Action Packed Heist/Fall Foliage (2012) … Becky (voice)
– 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)
See all 6 episodes »
 
2012 House M.D. (TV series)
Natalie Tavares
– Better Half (2012) … Natalie Tavares
 
2012 Hello I Must Be Going
Amy
 
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
 
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 mini-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)
 
Show ShowSelf (10 titles)
2013 A Kiwi Legend (short)
Herself
 
2012 The Talk (TV series)
Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 30 November 2012 (2012) … Herself - Guest
 
2012 The Jeff Probst Show (TV series)
Herself
– Unconventional Stars (2012) … Herself
 
2012 Big Morning Buzz Live with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Herself
– Melissa Etheridge/Draya Michele/Malaysia Pargo/Melanie Lynskey/Christopher Abbott (2012) … Herself
 
2012 Tavis Smiley (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 29 August 2012 (2012) … Herself
 
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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Alternate Names:

Melanie Jayne Lynskey

Height:

5' 7" (1.70 m)
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Personal Quote:

You always see those movies that have amazing casts, and it's funny to be in one of them. It's a list of all these fantastic people--and, oh, me as well. See more »

Trivia:

She was cast as Pauline Parker in Heavenly Creatures two weeks before filming began. Co-writer Fran Walsh discovered her at the last minute whilst scouring local high schools for Parker lookalikes. See more »

Nickname:

Mel See more »

Star Sign:

Taurus