Melanie Lynskey
Known for ActingBorn 1977-05-16New 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.
Known for
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
2012 · as Aunt Helen
Don't Look Up
2021 · as June Mindy
Flags of Our Fathers
2006 · as Pauline Harnois
The Informant!
2009 · as Ginger Whitacre
Coyote Ugly
2000 · as Gloria
But I'm a Cheerleader
2000 · as Hilary
Sweet Home Alabama
2002 · as Lurlynn
Shattered Glass
2003 · as Amy Brand
The Frighteners
1996 · as Deputy
Up in the Air
2009 · as Julie Bingham
EverAfter
1998 · as Jacqueline de Ghent
Heavenly Creatures
1994 · as Pauline Parker
Park
2006 · as Sheryl
XX
2017 · as Mary (segment "The Birthday Party")
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
2012 · as Karen Amalfi
Detroit Rock City
1999 · as Beth Bumsteen
Happy Christmas
2014 · as Kelly
Leaves of Grass
2009 · as Colleen