Melanie Lynskey

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

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Pike River

2025 ⭐ 6.4

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Griffin in Summer

2025 ⭐ 6.5

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Don't Look Up

2021 ⭐ 7.1

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Sadie

2018 ⭐ 6.9

Career timeline

2025

Pike River

Anna Osborne · 2025

⭐ 6.4

Griffin in Summer

Helen · 2025

⭐ 6.5

2021

Don't Look Up Notable

June Mindy · 2021

⭐ 7.1

Lady of the Manor

Hannah · 2021

⭐ 5.6

2018

Sadie

Rae · 2018

⭐ 6.9

2017

The Changeover

Kate Chant · 2017

⭐ 5.6

And Then I Go

Janice · 2017

⭐ 6.3

Little Boxes

Gina · 2017

⭐ 6.2

2016

The Intervention

Annie · 2016

⭐ 5.9

Folk Hero & Funny Guy

Becky · 2016

⭐ 5.2

The Great & The Small

Margaret · 2016

⭐ 6.1

2015

Digging for Fire

Squiggy · 2015

⭐ 5.2

Behind Over the Garden Wall

Self · 2015

2014

Goodbye to All That

Annie Wall · 2014

⭐ 4.9

We'll Never Have Paris

Devon · 2014

⭐ 4.8

Happy Christmas

Kelly · 2014

⭐ 5.1

2013

A Kiwi Legend

Self · 2013

2012

The Perks of Being a Wallflower Notable

Aunt Helen · 2012

⭐ 7.8

Hello I Must Be Going

Amy · 2012

⭐ 5.9

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World Notable

Karen Amalfi · 2012

⭐ 6.6

2011

Touchback

Macy · 2011

⭐ 6.5

Win Win

Cindy Timmons · 2011

⭐ 6.8

Helena from the Wedding: Cast Interviews

Self · 2011

2010

Helena from the Wedding

Alice · 2010

⭐ 4.1

2009

Up in the Air Notable

Julie Bingham · 2009

⭐ 6.9

The Informant!

Ginger Whitacre · 2009

⭐ 6.2

Leaves of Grass

Colleen · 2009

⭐ 6.0

2008

A Quiet Little Marriage

Monique · 2008

⭐ 5.1

Show of Hands

Jess · 2008

⭐ 6.7

2007

Itty Bitty Titty Committee

Pat (uncredited) · 2007

⭐ 5.5

2006

Flags of Our Fathers Notable

Pauline Harnois · 2006

⭐ 6.9

Say Uncle

Susan · 2006

⭐ 5.4

Park

Sheryl · 2006

⭐ 4.9

2004

The Nearly Unadventurous Life of Zoe Cadwaulder

Zoe Cadwaulder · 2004

⭐ 4.0

2003

Shattered Glass

Amy Brand · 2003

⭐ 7.0

Claustrophobia

Lauren · 2003

⭐ 4.0

2002

Abandon

Mousy Julie · 2002

⭐ 4.9

Sweet Home Alabama Notable

Lurlynn · 2002

⭐ 6.4

Shooters

Marie · 2002

⭐ 5.5

2001

Snakeskin

Alice · 2001

⭐ 5.4

Foreign Correspondents Notable

Melody · 2001

⭐ 7.0

2000

Coyote Ugly Notable

Gloria · 2000

⭐ 6.3

But I'm a Cheerleader Notable

Hilary · 2000

⭐ 7.1

Frequently appears with

Robyn Malcolm

Sonya Rockhouse

Erroll Shand

Pete Cahill

Madeleine McCarthy

Alisha Osborne

Jordan Mooney

Tony Sutorius

Everett Blunck

Griffin

Owen Teague

Brad

Abby Ryder Fortson

Kara

Kathryn Newton

Chloe

Full filmography

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Pike River

2025 ⭐ 6.4

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Griffin in Summer

2025 ⭐ 6.5

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Don't Look Up

2021 ⭐ 7.1

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Lady of the Manor

2021 ⭐ 5.6

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Sadie

2018 ⭐ 6.9

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The Changeover

2017 ⭐ 5.6

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And Then I Go

2017 ⭐ 6.3

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Little Boxes

2017 ⭐ 6.2

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1 Mile To You

2017 ⭐ 6.5

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XX

2017 ⭐ 5.1

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I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore

2017 ⭐ 6.6

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The Intervention

2016 ⭐ 5.9

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Folk Hero & Funny Guy

2016 ⭐ 5.2

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The Great & The Small

2016 ⭐ 6.1

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Rainbow Time

2016 ⭐ 5.3

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Digging for Fire

2015 ⭐ 5.2

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Behind Over the Garden Wall

2015

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Goodbye to All That

2014 ⭐ 4.9

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We'll Never Have Paris

2014 ⭐ 4.8

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Happy Christmas

2014 ⭐ 5.1