Melanie Lynskey

 

Melanie Jayne Lynskey ( born 16 May 1977) is a New Zealand actress. Her work is known for its portrayals of complex women and her knowledge of American dialects, she is a performer predominantly in independent films. Lynskey has been the recipient of two Critics' Choice Awards, a HCA Award and a Gracie. She also won an award from the New Zealand Film Award and an Hollywood Film Award.





 Lynskey's first screen appearance was in Heavenly Creatures (1994), where she won an award called a New Zealand Film Award as her character Pauline Parker, a teenage murderess. Then, she appeared in a variety of international films, including Ever After (1998), Detroit Rock City, but I'm no cheerleader The Cherry Orchard (1999), Coyote Ugly (2001), Snakeskin (2001), Shooters, Abandon, Sweet Home Alabama (all 2002). Lynskey earned a name for her character acting after her arrival in the United States.





 Lynskey's lead role in the film Hello I Must Be Going as a depressed divorcee received praise from critics in 2012 and received a Gotham Award nomination. This was a pivotal point in Lynskey's career. Her subsequent roles include The Big Ask (2013) and Happy Christmas, We’ll Never Have Paris (all 2014), The Intervention (all 2016), Rainbow Time, Little Boxes (2016), I Don't Feel Home In This World Anymore (both 2017), Sadie (2018) and Lady of the Manor (2021), established her status as an influential figure in the American independent film industry.

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