Acting

Melanie Lynskey

Born 1977-05-16 · New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand31 series87 films

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.

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Acting

2025Hollywood SquaresSelf1 ep.
2024MatlockDebra Palmer2 ep.
2024The Tattooist of AuschwitzHeather Morris6 ep.
2024Hot Ones VersusSelf1 ep.
2023The Last of UsKathleen Coghlan2 ep.
2022CandyBetty Gore5 ep.
2021YellowjacketsShauna Sadecki32 ep.
2020Mrs. AmericaRosemary Thomson9 ep.
2018Castle RockMolly Strand10 ep.
2018Summer Camp IslandSun (voice)4 ep.
2017SunshineZara Skelton4 ep.
2017Young SheldonDora Ericson2 ep.
2017Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years LaterLaura2 ep.
2017GirlbossGail3 ep.
2016EasyBeth1 ep.
2016Our Ex-WifeSara1 ep.
2016Future-Worm!Megan (voice)60 ep.
2015TogethernessMichelle Pierson16 ep.
2014Variety Studio: Actors on ActorsSelf1 ep.
2014Over the Garden WallBeatrice (voice)10 ep.
2014Celebrity Name GameSelf1 ep.
2012Key & PeeleFiance1 ep.
2008The Life & Times of TimBecky (voice)1 ep.
2008Comanche MoonPearl Coleman3 ep.
2007DriveWendy Patrakas6 ep.
2006PsychEmily Bloom1 ep.
2005It's Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaKate1 ep.
2004The L WordClea Mason2 ep.
2003Two and a Half MenRose85 ep.
2002The ShieldMarcy2 ep.
2002Rose RedRachel Wheaton3 ep.

Guest appearances

2025MatlockDebra Palmer2 ep.
2025Poker FaceRegina Gilvary1 ep.
2025Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self1 ep.
2025Hot Ones VersusSelf1 ep.
2025Hollywood SquaresSelf1 ep.
2025After MidnightSelf1 ep.
2025The Late Show with Stephen ColbertSelf - Guest1 ep.
2024Over the Garden WallBeatrice (voice)1 ep.
2024The Kelly Clarkson ShowSelf1 ep.
2023The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSelf2 ep.
2024This MorningSelf1 ep.
2018Summer Camp IslandSun (voice)4 ep.
2023Variety Studio: Actors on ActorsSelf1 ep.
2023Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenSelf - Guest1 ep.
2023The Jennifer Hudson Show1 ep.
2023The Late Late Show with James CordenSelf - Guest1 ep.
2023The Last of UsKathleen Coghlan2 ep.
2022Late Night with Seth MeyersSelf1 ep.
2021MomShannon1 ep.
2021Young SheldonDora Ericson2 ep.
2019EasyBeth1 ep.
2017Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years LaterLaura2 ep.
2017GirlbossGail3 ep.
2017American Dad!Sharon (voice)1 ep.
2015Key & PeeleFiance1 ep.
2005Two and a Half MenRose37 ep.
2014Celebrity Name GameSelf1 ep.
2012HouseNatalie Tavares1 ep.
2010The Life & Times of TimBecky (voice)1 ep.
2009It's Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaKate1 ep.
2008The L WordClea Mason2 ep.
2008PsychEmily Bloom1 ep.
2005Big BrotherSelf - Actress, 'Two & a ½ Men'1 ep.
2003The ShieldMarcy2 ep.
2002Rose RedMelanie Lynskey1 ep.

Also known as: ملانی لینسکی · Melanie Jayne Lynskey