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Melanie Lynskey
At 16 years of age, Melanie Lynskey captivated audiences with her astonishing debut in Peter Jackson's Academy Award-nominated Heavenly Creatures (1994). Her portrayal of an outcast teen whose relationship with her best friend (Kate Winslet) spirals dangerously out of control was described as "perfect" (Richard Corliss, TIME), and earned Lynskey a...
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7 wins & 16 nominations.
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Actress (76 credits)
Actress (76 credits)
2018
Castle Rock
(TV Series)
Molly Strand
Molly Strand
- Romans
(2018)
... Molly Strand
- Henry Deaver
(2018)
... Molly Strand
- Past Perfect
(2018)
... Molly Strand
- The Queen
(2018)
... Molly Strand
- Filter
(2018)
... Molly Strand
2018
Summer Camp Island
(TV Series)
Sun / Additional Voices
Sun / Additional Voices
- Ice Cream Headache
(2018)
... Sun / Additional Voices (voice)
- Moon Problems
(2018)
... Sun / Additional Voices (voice)
- The First Day
(2018)
... Sun (voice)
2016-2018
Future-Worm!
(TV Series)
Megan / Madeline Madison
Megan / Madeline Madison
- Finale
(2018)
... Megan / Madeline Madison (voice)
- O Brother, Here Art Thou/Life with Barl/Fyootch Fails
(2017)
... Megan (voice)
- Devil on Bug's Shoulder/Assassin Parrot/The Never-Ending End of Time
(2017)
... Megan (voice)
- Bug vs. The Babysitter/Doug Race 3939/The Panama Bananama
(2016)
... Megan (voice)
- Steak Starmom/Lemonade's Last Stand/This Week in Future Science 1
(2016)
... Megan (voice)
2017
Sunshine
(TV Mini-Series)
Zara Skelton
Zara Skelton
- Episode #1.4
(2017)
... Zara Skelton
- Episode #1.3
(2017)
... Zara Skelton
- Episode #1.2
(2017)
... Zara Skelton
- Episode #1.1
(2017)
... Zara Skelton
2017
Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later
(TV Series)
Laura
Laura
- End Summer Night's Dream
(2017)
... Laura
- Reunion
(2017)
... Laura
2017
Girlboss
(TV Series)
Gail
Gail
- Garbage Person
(2017)
... Gail
- Vintage Fashion Forum
(2017)
... Gail
- Long-Ass Pants
(2017)
... Gail
2015-2016
Togetherness
(TV Series)
Michelle Pierson
Michelle Pierson
- For the Kids
(2016)
... Michelle Pierson
- The Sand Situation
(2016)
... Michelle Pierson
- Geri-ina
(2016)
... Michelle Pierson
- Just the Range
(2016)
... Michelle Pierson
- Changetown
(2016)
... Michelle Pierson
2014-2015
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
(TV Series)
Pearl
Pearl
- Into the Heart of Coldness/The Remarkable Beardini!
(2015)
... Pearl (voice)
- Grandpa Bones/The Arctic Pearl
(2014)
... Pearl (voice)
2003-2015
Two and a Half Men
(TV Series)
Rose
Rose
- Of Course He's Dead: Part 1 & 2
(2015)
... Rose
- Family, Bublé, Deep-Fried Turkey
(2014)
... Rose
- Mr. Walden, He Die. I Clean Room.
(2013)
... Rose
- Advantage: Fat, Flying Baby
(2013)
... Rose
- Ferrets, Attack!
(2012)
... Rose
2014
Over the Garden Wall
(TV Mini-Series)
Beatrice
Beatrice
- Chapter 10: The Unknown
(2014)
... Beatrice (voice)
- Chapter 8: Babes in the Woods
(2014)
... Beatrice (voice)
- Chapter 6: Lullaby in Frogland
(2014)
... Beatrice (voice)
- Chapter 5: Mad Love
(2014)
... Beatrice (voice)
- Chapter 4: Songs of the Dark Lantern
(2014)
... Beatrice (voice)
2010-2012
The Life & Times of Tim
(TV Series)
Becky
Becky
- Action Packed Heist/Fall Foliage
(2012)
... Becky (voice)
- A Tale of Two Rodneys/Keith to the Rescue
(2012)
... Becky (voice)
- Personality Disorder/Stu Is Good at Something
(2010)
... Becky (voice)
- Debbie's Mom/The Escape Artist
(2010)
... Becky (voice)
- The Salty Jazz/Jews Love to Laugh
(2010)
... Becky (voice)
2009
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
(TV Series)
Kate
Kate
- The Gang Exploits the Mortgage Crisis
(2009)
... Kate
2008
The L Word
(TV Series)
Clea Mason
Clea Mason
- Loyal and True
(2008)
... Clea Mason
- Lunar Cycle
(2008)
... Clea Mason
2008
Comanche Moon
(TV Mini-Series)
Pearl Coleman
Pearl Coleman
- Episode #1.3
(2008)
... Pearl Coleman
- Episode #1.2
(2008)
... Pearl Coleman
- Episode #1.1
(2008)
... Pearl Coleman
2007
Drive
(TV Series)
Wendy Patrakas
Wendy Patrakas
- Unaired Pilot
(2007)
... Wendy Patrakas
- Rearview
(2007)
... Wendy Patrakas
- The Extra Mile
(2007)
... Wendy Patrakas
- No Turning Back
(2007)
... Wendy Patrakas
- Let the Games Begin
(2007)
... Wendy Patrakas
2002
Rose Red
(TV Mini-Series)
Rachel Wheaton
Rachel Wheaton
- Episode #1.3
(2002)
... Rachel Wheaton
- Episode #1.2
(2002)
... Rachel Wheaton
- Episode #1.1
(2002)
... Rachel Wheaton
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Thanks (3 credits)
Thanks (3 credits)
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Self (22 credits)
Self (22 credits)
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Archive footage (1 credit)
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Other Works:
Music video: "Waiting on Love" by Nicki Bluhm & The GramblersOfficial Sites:
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Melanie Jayne LynskeyHeight:
5' 7" (1.7 m)
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I know a lot of actors have all these expectations and believe that one thing should lead to another thing and that's probably the right way to build a career. I don't know what's wrong with me--I just don't think like that! See more »Trivia:
Supporter of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) and HSUS (The Humane Society of the United States). See more »Nickname:
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