Melanie Lynskey
Melanie Jayne Lynskey was born on the 16th of May in New Zealand. Her portrayals of women who are complex, and her ability to speak American dialects are what make her a sought-after choice for independent film projects. Lynskey is the winner of two Critics' Choice Awards, a HCA Award, a Gracie award, a New Zealand Film Award, an Hollywood Film Award, and an award from the Sundance Special Jury Award, in addition to Gotham, Satellite, Saturn, Golden Nymph, Independent Spirit, Screen Actors Guild, and Primetime Emmy Award nominations.
Lynskey made her debut on the screen in Heavenly Creatures (1994), winning an New Zealand Film Award for her performance as a teenage murderess Pauline Parker. The actress later appeared in several productions in the world, including Ever After (1998), Detroit Rock City, But I'm a Cheerleader The Cherry Orchard (all 1999), Coyote Ugly (2000), Snakeskin (2001), Shooters, Abandon, and Sweet Home Alabama (all 2002). Lynskey was a well-known character actor after having moved to the United States. She is most well-known for her roles in a variety of big and small-budget films which include Shattered Glass (2003) and Flags of Our Fathers (2006).
Lynskey was nominated for an Gotham Award in 2012 for her character as a divorced, depressed woman in Hello I Must Be Going. It was a significant turn in her 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) made her known as an influential figure in the American independent film industry.


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