Don't Say Good Luck2026
As Elizabeth Birenbaum
TMDb 7.3 / 10
Melanie Lynskey
Born
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 (60)
Don't Look Up2021
As June Mindy
TMDb 7.1 / 10
The Perks of Being a Wallflower2012
As Aunt Helen
TMDb 7.8 / 10
Coyote Ugly2000
As Gloria
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Up in the Air2009
As Julie Bingham
TMDb 6.9 / 10
The Frighteners1996
As Deputy
TMDb 7.0 / 10
EverAfter1998
As Jacqueline de Ghent
TMDb 7.5 / 10
Flags of Our Fathers2006
As Pauline Harnois
TMDb 6.9 / 10
Sweet Home Alabama2002
As Lurlynn
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Shattered Glass2003
As Amy Brand
TMDb 7.0 / 10
The Informant!2009
As Ginger Whitacre
TMDb 6.2 / 10
But I'm a Cheerleader2000
As Hilary
TMDb 7.1 / 10
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World2012
As Karen Amalfi
TMDb 6.6 / 10
They Came Together2014
As Brenda
TMDb 5.6 / 10
Leaves of Grass2009
As Colleen
TMDb 6.0 / 10
XX2017
As Mary (segment "The Birthday Party")
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Detroit Rock City1999
As Beth Bumsteen
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Heavenly Creatures1994
As Pauline Parker
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Away We Go2009
As Munch
TMDb 6.7 / 10
Touchback2011
As Macy
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Abandon2002
As Mousy Julie
TMDb 4.8 / 10
Win Win2011
As Cindy Timmons
TMDb 6.8 / 10
I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore2017
As Ruth Kimke
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Happy Christmas2014
As Kelly
TMDb 5.1 / 10
Pike River2025
As Anna Osborne
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Park2006
As Sheryl
TMDb 4.9 / 10
Lady of the Manor2021
As Hannah
TMDb 5.6 / 10
1 Mile To You2017
As Coach Rowan
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Little Boxes2017
As Gina
TMDb 6.2 / 10
Digging for Fire2015
As Squiggy
TMDb 5.2 / 10
The Changeover2017
As Kate Chant
TMDb 5.6 / 10
The Intervention2016
As Annie
TMDb 5.9 / 10
The Big Ask2014
As Hannah
TMDb 5.0 / 10
We'll Never Have Paris2014
As Devon
TMDb 4.8 / 10
Helena from the Wedding2010
As Alice
TMDb 4.1 / 10
Itty Bitty Titty Committee2007
As Pat (uncredited)
TMDb 5.5 / 10
The Cherry Orchard1999
As Dunyasha
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Hello I Must Be Going2012
As Amy
TMDb 5.9 / 10
The Great & The Small2016
As Margaret
TMDb 6.1 / 10
Griffin in Summer2025
As Helen
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Goodbye to All That2014
As Annie Wall
TMDb 5.0 / 10
And Then I Go2017
As Janice
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Chu and Blossom2014
As Miss Shoemaker
TMDb 4.0 / 10
Rainbow Time2016
As Lindsay
TMDb 5.3 / 10
Folk Hero & Funny Guy2016
As Becky
TMDb 5.2 / 10
Behind Over the Garden Wall2015
As Self
TMDb 8.5 / 10
The Nearly Unadventurous Life of Zoe Cadwaulder2004
As Zoe Cadwaulder
TMDb 4.0 / 10
Claustrophobia2003
As Lauren
TMDb 4.0 / 10
Shooters2002
As Marie
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Snakeskin2001
As Alice
TMDb 5.4 / 10
Say Uncle2006
As Susan
TMDb 5.4 / 10
Helena from the Wedding: Cast Interviews2011
As Self
A Quiet Little Marriage2008
As Monique
TMDb 5.1 / 10
Putzel
Putzel2012
As Sally
TMDb 1.0 / 10
Eye of the Hurricane2012
As Amelia Kyte
TMDb 7.3 / 10
Sadie2018
As Rae
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Show of Hands2008
As Jess
TMDb 6.7 / 10
Foreign Correspondents2001
As Melody
TMDb 7.0 / 10
A Kiwi Legend2013
As Self
The Making of The Tattooist of Auschwitz
The Making of The Tattooist of Auschwitz2024
As Self
Filmography and biography: TMDb