Actor

Melanie Lynskey

May 16, 1977 · New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand

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.

Notable work

7.8
The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
as Aunt Helen
7.1
Don't Look Up (2021)
as June Mindy
8.6
House (2004)
as Natalie Tavares
8.4
The Last of Us (2023)
as Kathleen Coghlan
6.9
Up in the Air (2009)
as Julie Bingham
7.5
Two and a Half Men (2003)
as Rose
8
Young Sheldon (2017)
as Dora Ericson
7
American Dad! (2005)
as Sharon (voice)
6.3
Coyote Ugly (2000)
as Gloria
6.6
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012)
as Karen Amalfi
6.9
Flags of Our Fathers (2006)
as Pauline Harnois
8.6
Over the Garden Wall (2014)
as Beatrice (voice)

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