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Melanie Lynskey

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Melanie Lynskey

Born
May 16, 1977
From
New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
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  • Actress
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Decades active

In short · Acting since 1994, 4 decades active, 92 credits.

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Biography

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.

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