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.
Melanie Lynskey's screen work to date leans strongly toward Drama and Comedy, a consistent thread across her credits so far.
Melanie Lynskey's most notable role to date came in The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012), where she played Aunt Helen. She also appeared in Don't Look Up (2021) as June Mindy. Most recently appeared in The Last of Us (2023) as Kathleen Coghlan.
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