New Zealand
Melanie Lynskey
New Zealand Actor, Actress
🌍 New Zealand
🎂 1977-05-16
📍 New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
Age: 49
⏳ Since 1977
🎭 Drama, Action, Romance
Who is Melanie Lynskey?
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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📋 Melanie Lynskey — Quick Facts
| Full Name | Melanie Lynskey |
| Date of Birth | 1977-05-16 |
| Age in 2026 | 49 years old |
| Birthplace | New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Profession | Actor, Actress |
| Active Since | 1977 |
| Genre | Drama, Action, Romance |
| Known For | Psych, Drive, Heavenly Creatures |
📺 Melanie Lynskey — Complete Dramas List
5 Dramas| # | Drama Title | Year | Network | Episodes | Genre | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psych | - | - | - | Drama, Action, Romance | New Zealand |
| 2 | Drive | - | - | - | Drama, Action, Romance | New Zealand |
| 3 | Yellowjackets | - | - | - | Drama, Action, Romance | New Zealand |
| 4 | Two And A Half Men | - | - | - | Drama, Action, Romance | New Zealand |
| 5 | Wet Hot American Summer Ten Years Later | - | - | - | Drama, Action, Romance | New Zealand |
🎬 Melanie Lynskey — Complete Movies List
5 Movies| # | Movie Title | Year | Language | Genre | Rating | Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heavenly Creatures | - | New Zealand | Drama, Action, Romance | - | - |
| 2 | Flags Of Our Fathers | - | New Zealand | Drama, Action, Romance | - | - |
| 3 | The Frighteners | - | New Zealand | Drama, Action, Romance | - | - |
| 4 | But I M A Cheerleader | - | New Zealand | Drama, Action, Romance | - | - |
| 5 | Up In The Air | - | New Zealand | Drama, Action, Romance | - | - |
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Who is Melanie Lynskey?
Melanie Lynskey is a New Zealand actor born on 1977-05-16 in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand. Known for Psych, Drive, Heavenly Creatures.
How old is Melanie Lynskey in 2026?
Melanie Lynskey was born on 1977-05-16. As of 2026, Melanie Lynskey is 49 years old.
What movies has Melanie Lynskey acted in?
Melanie Lynskey has acted in 5 movies including Heavenly Creatures, Flags Of Our Fathers, The Frighteners, But I M A Cheerleader, Up In The Air.
What dramas has Melanie Lynskey acted in?
Melanie Lynskey has acted in 5 dramas including Psych, Drive, Yellowjackets, Two And A Half Men, Wet Hot American Summer Ten Years Later.