Melanie Lynskey Parents: Meet Kay Lynskey And Tim Lynskey
Melanie Lynskey Bio
Melanie Jayne Lynskey is a New Zealand actress who was born on May 16, 1977.
She primarily appears in independent films and is recognized for her ability to portray complex women and speak with authority in American accents.
She has won numerous awards and nominations, including two Critics’ Choice Awards, a New Zealand Film Award, a Sundance Special Jury Award, Gotham, Satellite, Golden Nymph, Independent Spirit, Screen Actors Guild, and Primetime Emmy Award.
Lynskey’s breakthrough role came in 1994 when she starred in the Peter Jackson-directed film “Heavenly Creatures” alongside Kate Winslet. She went on to appear in other notable films such as “Ever After,” “Coyote Ugly,” “Sweet Home Alabama,” and “Up in the Air.”
On television, Lynskey has had recurring roles on popular shows such as “Two and a Half Men,” “Togetherness,” and “Castle Rock.” She has also made guest appearances on numerous other shows including “The Shield,” “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” and “Girlboss.”
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In addition to her acting career, Lynskey is also a writer and has written several essays for The New York Times. She currently resides in Los Angeles, California.
Melanie Lynskey Parents: Meet Kay Lynskey And Tim Lynskey
Lynskey was born in New Plymouth, New Zealand, to real estate agent Kay Lynskey and orthopaedic physician Tim Lynskey.
She is the oldest among her five siblings, three brothers and one sister. She has an Irish last name.
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