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.

Melanie Lynskey

Acting Born May 16, 1977 New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand

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

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

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Late Night with Seth Meyers

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The Kelly Clarkson Show

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American Dad!

Sharon (voice)

House

Natalie Tavares

The Late Late Show with James Corden

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The Jennifer Hudson Show

Two and a Half Men

Rose

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

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It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

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