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Melanie Lynskey

1977 - Today

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Melanie Jayne Lynskey ( LIN-skee; born 16 May 1977) is a New Zealand actress. Known for her portrayals of complex women and her command of American accents, she works predominantly in independent films and television. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including three Critics' Choice Awards and nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards. Lynskey made her film debut at age 17 portraying Pauline Parker in Heavenly Creatures (1994). Read more on Wikipedia

Her biography is available in 32 different languages on Wikipedia. Melanie Lynskey is the 7,070th most popular actor (down from 6,293rd in 2024), the 107th most popular biography from New Zealand (down from 78th in 2019) and the 20th most popular New Zealander Actor.

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Among ACTORS

Among actors, Melanie Lynskey ranks 7,070 out of 13,578. Before her are Keith Andes, Barbara Parkins, Rachel Zegler, Melissa George, Roma Maffia, and Hiba Abouk. After her are Martin Milner, Karisma Kapoor, Dave Sheridan, Hoyt Axton, Mikkel Følsgaard, and Florence La Badie.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1977, Melanie Lynskey ranks 238. Before her are Stephen Laybutt, Josep-Lluís Serrano Pentinat, Nicole Aunapu Mann, Razan Zaitouneh, Stuart Price, and Akwá. After her are Pablo Gabriel García, Iva Majoli, Jason Mraz, Theodoros Papaloukas, Axwell, and Daniel Chapo.

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In New Zealand

Among people born in New Zealand, Melanie Lynskey ranks 107 out of 303. Before her are Lawrence Makoare (1968), Chris Lewis (1957), Mike Moore (1949), Bill English (1961), Catherine Tizard (1931), and Neroli Fairhall (1944). After her are Geoff Murphy (1938), Graeme Revell (1955), Philippa Boyens (2000), Keith Park (1892), Tony Hurt (1946), and Peter Hambleton (1960).

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Among ACTORS In New Zealand

Among actors born in New Zealand, Melanie Lynskey ranks 20. Before her are Martin Henderson (1974), Jed Brophy (1963), Terence Bayler (1930), KJ Apa (1997), Kerry Fox (1966), and Lawrence Makoare (1968). After her are Peter Hambleton (1960), Zoë Bell (1978), Callan Mulvey (1975), Chris Rankin (1983), Lisa Chappell (1968), and Rose McIver (1988).

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