Melanie Jayne Lynskey (born 16 May 1977) is a New Zealand actress. She is known for playing quirky, soft-spoken but headstrong characters, and works predominantly in independent films. Her accolades include a New Zealand Film Award, a Hollywood Film Award, and a Sundance Special Jury Award, as well as Critics’ Choice Award, Gotham Award, and Golden Nymph Award nominations. Melanie Lynskey Biography.
| Name | Melanie Jayne Lynskey |
| Birthdate Place | 16 May 1997 New Plymouth, New Zeeland |
| Height | 170cm |
| Nationality | New Zeeland |
| Networth | $2 M |
Melanie Lynskey Biography in detail
Lynskey was born in New Plymouth, New Zealand, to Kay Lynskey, a former nurse, and Tim Lynskey, an orthopedic surgeon. She is the oldest of five children and has three brothers and one sister. Her surname is Irish.
During her childhood, Lynskey’s family moved to England for one year before returning to New Zealand. She attended New Plymouth Girls’ High School, where she was involved in the drama department and school plays. After high school, Lynskey studied at Victoria University of Wellington.
Melanie Lynskey Web Series List
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Rose Red | Rachel Wheaton |
| 2003 | The Shield | Marcy |
| 2003–2015 | Two and a Half Men | Rose |
| 2007 | Drive | Wendy Patrakas |
| 2008 | Comanche Moon | Pearl Coleman |
| 2008 | Psych | Emily Bloom |
| 2008 | The L Word | Clea Mason |
| 2009 | It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia | Kate |
| 2010 | Memphis Beat | Annaliese Jones |
| 2010–2012 | The Life & Times of Tim | Becky |
| 2012 | House | Natalie Tavares |
| 2014 | Over the Garden Wall | Beatrice |
| 2014–2015 | Jake and the Never Land Pirates | Pearl |
| 2015–2016 | Togetherness | Michelle Pierson |
| 2015 | Key & Peele | Fiancé |
| 2016–2018 | Future-Worm! | Megan / Madeline Madison |
| 2016 | Animals. | Linda |
| 2016 | Our Ex-Wife | Sara |
| 2017 | American Dad! | Sharon |
| 2017 | Girlboss | Gail |
| 2017 | Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later | Laura |
| 2017 | Sunshine | Zara Skelton |
| 2018 | Summer Camp Island | Sun |
| 2018 | Castle Rock | Molly Strand |
| 2019 | Easy | Beth |
| 2020 | Mrs. America | Rosemary Thomson |
| 2021 | Young Sheldon | Professor Dora Ericson |
| 2021 | Mom | Shannon |
| 2021 | Yellowjackets | Shauna Sheridan |
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