Actor
Melanie Lynskey
In our catalogue
1 of 106 titles
Age
49 years
Born
16 May 1977
Birthplace
New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
Years covered
2026
As
Elizabeth Birenbaum
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.
