About
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
American Dad!Series • 2005
HouseSeries • 2004
Two and a Half MenSeries • 2003
Young SheldonSeries • 2017
It's Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaSeries • 2005
PsychSeries • 2006
The ShieldSeries • 2002
The Last of UsSeries • 2023
MomSeries • 2013
Summer Camp IslandSeries • 2018
YellowjacketsSeries • 2021
MatlockSeries • 2024
Over the Garden WallSeries • 2014
The L WordSeries • 2004
Key & PeeleSeries • 2012
Poker FaceSeries • 2023
Castle RockSeries • 2018
The Perks of Being a WallflowerMovie • 2012
Don't Look UpMovie • 2021
CandySeries • 2022
EasySeries • 2016
Mrs. AmericaSeries • 2020
TogethernessSeries • 2015
Flags of Our FathersMovie • 2006