Melanie Lynskey
Melanie Jayne Lynskey was born 16 May 1977 in New Zealand. Known for her portrayals of complex women and her knowledge of American dialects, she is a performer mostly in independent film. Lynskey was awarded two Critics' Choice Awards. A Gracie or one of which was a New Zealand Film Award. A Hollywood Film Award. Sundance Special Jury Award. Gotham, Satellite and Saturn. Independent Spirit. Screen Actors Guild. Primetime Emmy Award nominations.
Lynskey made her screen debut in Heavenly Creatures (1994), getting a New Zealand Film Award for her performance as a teenage murderess Pauline Parker. She later appeared in numerous international productions, like Ever After (1998), Detroit Rock City, but I'm not a cheerleader The Cherry Orchard (1999), Coyote Ugly (2001), Snakeskin (2001), Shooters, Abandon, Sweet Home Alabama (all 2002). Lynskey gained a reputation for her character acting after her arrival in the United States.
Lynskey's lead role in the film Hello I Must Be Going as a divorced woman who is depressed received an acclaim from critics in 2012 as well as received a Gotham Award nomination. This was a pivotal moment in her career. The roles she played in the following films: The Big Ask (2013) and Happy Christmas, We’ll Never Have Paris (all 2014), The Intervention (all 2016), Rainbow Time, Little Boxes (2016), I Don’t Feel at Home In This World Anymore (both 2017), Sadie (2018) and Lady of the Manor (2021), established her status as a well-known figure in the American independent film industry.


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