Melanie Lynskey
Actor

Melanie Lynskey

Melanie Lynskey is credited on 43 movies and 28 TV shows, best known by TMDB votes for The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Don't Look Up and House.

Born May 16, 1977 in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand.

Filmography · 60 titles

The 60 best known of 71 credits on TMDB, by votes.

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About Melanie Lynskey

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,...

Biography from TMDB, written by its community.

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