Melanie Lynskey (Melanie Jayne Lynskey)

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Melanie Jayne Lynskey is a New Zealand actress who has worked predominantly in independent films and television since 1993. She is best known for her work in Mrs. America (2020) and Candy (2022).

Birthday, Age, Height, Weight

Full Name	Melanie Lynskey	Nick/Other Name	Melanie Jayne Lynskey
Citizenship	New Zealand	Born On (Age)	May 16, 1977
Birth (Place)	New Plymouth, Taranaki	Gender	Female
Height	170 cm	Weight	68 kg

Education, Career, Agency, Partner

Professions	Actress
Actively Working	1993 - Present
Agencies (Work For)	...
Higher Education	Attended Victoria University of Wellington for Higher Education
Marital Status	Married Jason Ritter (2020-Present) Jimmi Simpson (2007-2014)

Movies List

Movies as Cast
Film Name	Role Name	Released Year
Griffin in Summer	Helen	2024

Drama and Tv Series List

Tv Shows as Cast
Name	Role Name	Year	Channel
Yellowjackets	Shauna	2021	Showtime
HouseBroken	Pinky	2021	Fox
The Last of Us	Kathleen Coghlan	2023	HBO
Yellowjackets 2	Shauna	2023	Showtime
The Tattooist of Auschwitz	Heather Morris	2024	Peacock