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.
Filmography (106 titles)
Don't Say Good Luck
2026
6.4MoviePike River
Anna Osborne · 2025
6.8MovieGriffin in Summer
Helen · 2025
4.0ShowHollywood Squares
Self · 2025
7.1ShowMatlock
Debra Palmer · 2024
The Making of The Tattooist of Auschwitz
Self · 2024
8.0ShowThe Tattooist of Auschwitz
Heather Morris · 2024
8.8ShowHot Ones Versus
Self · 2024
5.5ShowAfter Midnight
Self · 2024
7.4ShowPoker Face
Regina Gilvary · 2023
8.4ShowThe Last of Us
Kathleen Coghlan · 2023
5.6ShowThe Jennifer Hudson Show
2022
7.1ShowCandy
Betty Gore · 2022
7.1MovieDon't Look Up
June Mindy · 2021
7.4ShowYellowjackets
Shauna Sadecki · 2021
5.6MovieLady of the Manor
Hannah · 2021
7.3ShowMrs. America
Rosemary Thomson · 2020
6.3ShowThe Kelly Clarkson Show
Self · 2019
6.9MovieSadie
Rae · 2018
7.2ShowCastle Rock
Molly Strand · 2018
7.8ShowSummer Camp Island
Sun (voice) · 2018
8.0ShowSunshine
Zara Skelton · 2017
5.6MovieThe Changeover
Kate Chant · 2017
8.0ShowYoung Sheldon
Dora Ericson · 2017
6.4ShowWet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later
Laura · 2017
6.3MovieAnd Then I Go
Janice · 2017
6.6ShowGirlboss
Gail · 2017
6.2MovieLittle Boxes
Gina · 2017
6.5Movie1 Mile To You
Coach Rowan · 2017
5.1MovieXX
Mary (segment "The Birthday Party") · 2017