

Melanie Lynskey
Acting•Born May 16, 1977 (age 49)•New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
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.
Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014•TV Series•
5.8

House
2004•TV Series•
8.6

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009•TV Series•
5.0

American Dad!
2005•TV Series•
7.0

Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014•TV Series•
5.2

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015•TV Series•
6.1

The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019•TV Series•
6.4

Two and a Half Men
2003•TV Series•
7.5
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayMay 16, 1977
Place of BirthNew Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
Popularity1.7
