Also Known As: ملانی لینسکی, Melanie Jayne Lynskey
Melanie Lynskey
📍Born in 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
Heavenly Creatures
as Pauline Parker
Flags of Our Fathers
as Pauline Harnois
The Frighteners
as Deputy
But I'm a Cheerleader
as Hilary
Up in the Air
as Julie Bingham
The Informant!
as Ginger Whitacre
Coyote Ugly
as Gloria
EverAfter
as Jacqueline de Ghent
Leaves of Grass
as Colleen
Detroit Rock City
as Beth Bumsteen
Shattered Glass
as Amy Brand
Show of Hands
as Jess
📌 Quick Info
Born
May 16, 1977
Place of Birth
New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
Department
Acting
Popularity
4.3
Also Known As
📊 Career Stats
106
Acting Roles
0
Crew Roles
60
Movies
46
TV Shows