Melanie Lynskey

 

Melanie Jayne Lynskey, born 16 May 1977, is a New Zealand actress. Her portrayals of women with complex personalities, and her ability to communicate in American dialects make her a popular choice in independent film projects. Lynskey was awarded two Critics' Choice Awards. She also won Gracie, one of which was a New Zealand Film Award. A Hollywood Film Award. Sundance Special Jury Award. Gotham, Satellite and Saturn. Independent Spirit. Screen Actors Guild. Primetime Emmy Award nominations.





 Lynskey was a screen actress when she made her screen debut in Heavenly Creatures (1994). She won a New Zealand Film Award for her role as Pauline Parker, a teenage serial killer. She later was in a variety of international productions such as Ever After (1998), Detroit Rock City, But I'm a Cheerleader The Cherry Orchard, Snakeskin (2001), Shooters, Abandon, Sweet Home Alabama (2/22/02). Lynskey was an established character actor following her making the move to the United States. She is most well-known for her role in a range of big and small-budget films that include Shattered Glass (2003) and Flags of Our Fathers (2006).





 Lynskey's lead role in Hello I Must Be Going as a divorced woman who is depressed received an acclaim from critics in 2012 as well as a Gotham Award nomination. This was a pivotal moment in the career of Lynskey. 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 at 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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