Melanie Lynskey - Famous Actor

Melanie Lynskey Net Worth

$5,000,000

Melanie Lynskey, a Famous New Zealand-born actress, has a net worth of $5 million. She gained popularity for her portrayal of various characters in movies and TV series, including her award-winning performance as Shauna on the Showtime drama ‘Yellowjackets’ (2021–present) and real-life murder victim Betty Gore in the Hulu miniseries ‘Candy’ (2022).

Key facts:

  • Melanie Lynskey is a New Zealand-born actress who has more than 80 acting credits to her name.
  • She made her film debut in 1994's 'Heavenly Creatures' at the age of 16 and has appeared in various successful films including 'Sweet Home Alabama' (2002), 'Up in the Air' (2009), and 'Don't Look Up' (2021).
  • Melanie is renowned for her portrayal of Rose on the CBS sitcom 'Two and a Half Men,' which aired 262 episodes over 12 seasons.
  • In addition to her film and television work, she has contributed to animated projects such as 'Over the Garden Wall' (2014) and 'Future-Worm!' (2016–2018).
  • Lynskey has won several awards for her performances in 'Yellowjackets' and 'Candy' and has been appreciated by both audiences and critics alike.

Basic Information About Melanie Lynskey

Full NameMelanie Lynskey
CategoryCelebrities β€Ί Actors
ProfessionsActor
Net worth$5,000,000
Date of birth1977-05-16 (47 years old)
Place of birthNew Plymouth
NationalityNew Zealand
EducationVictoria University of Wellington
FatherTim Lynskey
MotherKay Lynskey
Siblings3
SpouseJason Ritter - (2018 - present)Β (1 child)
Jimmi Simpson - (14 AprilΒ 2007 - 22 MayΒ 2014)Β (divorced)
Kids1 Daughter
GenderFemale
Height5 ft 6 in (1.7 m)
Social Mediaβ†—οΈŽ Wikipedia β†—οΈŽ Instagram β†—οΈŽ Twitter β†—οΈŽ Imdb

What Movie Awards did Melanie Lynskey win?


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Melanie Lynskey awards

Award Name State Movie / Series Name Year
Film Award - Best ActressWinnerHeavenly Creatures1995
Gotham Independent Film Award - Best ActressNomineeI Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore.2017
Special Jury Prize - DramaticWinnerThe Intervention2016
Critics' Choice TV Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesNomineeTogetherness2015

Melanie Lynskey roles

Movie / Series Role
Coyote UglyGloria
Don't Look UpJune
Up in the AirJulie Bingham
Heavenly CreaturesPauline Parker
The FrightenersDeputy
The Perks of Being a WallflowerAunt Helen
Sweet Home AlabamaLurlynn
EverAfterJacqueline
Detroit Rock CityBeth
Seeking a Friend for the End of the WorldKaren
I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore.Ruth
Away We GoMunch
Flags of Our FathersPauline Harnois
Shattered GlassAmy Brand
The Informant!Ginger Whitacre
AbandonMousy Julie (as Melanie Jayne Lynskey)
They Came TogetherBrenda
The InterventionAnnie
Young SheldonProfessor Ericson 2 episodes, 2021
Memphis BeatAnnaliese Jones 1 episode, 2010
Castle RockMolly Strand 10 episodes, 2018
YellowjacketsShauna Sheridan 1 episode, 2021
It's Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaKate 1 episode, 2009
GirlbossGail 3 episodes, 2017
Made in HollywoodSelf 1 episode, 2016
The L WordClea Mason 2 episodes, 2008
Future-Worm!Megan / ... 13 episodes, 2016-2018
EasyBeth 1 episode, 2019
PsychEmily Bloom 1 episode, 2008
Animals.Linda 1 episode, 2016
The ShieldMarcy 2 episodes, 2003
Big BrotherSelf 1 episode, 2005
The TalkSelf - Guest 1 episode, 2012
Summer Camp IslandSun / ... 3 episodes, 2018
Two and a Half MenRose 63 episodes, 2003-2015
TogethernessMichelle Pierson 16 episodes, 2015-2016

Melanie Lynskey's Quotes

  • [on life after Heavenly Creatures (1994)] I think the hardest thing was to go back to school. It's a pretty catty environment at an all-girls school and things happened. For example, 60 Minutes (1993) came to do a story on me and followed me around for a day. At school you just don't need that. And then I would have to go to New York or Sydney for a week and take time out. And while they were amazing experiences, it was hard because I had these two completely separate lives. I think a lot of people resented that. It put me outside of them a bit.
  • I don't think I'll ever be a movie star.
  • You always see those movies that have amazing casts, and it's funny to be in one of them. It's a list of all these fantastic people--and, oh, me as well.
  • If I ever have time off and don't know what's coming up next, I get really nervous and think, 'Oh well, it's probably over.'
  • I always thought I'd be in New Zealand doing theater. Everything I've done is greater than my greatest dreams.

Interesting Facts about Melanie Lynskey

  1. She attended New Plymouth Girls' High School, and later studied at Victoria University of Wellington, NZ.
  2. Named one of E! Online's "Sizzlin' Sixteen" in 2003.
  3. Auditioned for roles in The Crucible (1996), Scream (1996) and Cousin Bette (1998).
  4. She was discovered by Fran Walsh during an exhaustive search for a teenage actress to play Pauline Parker in Heavenly Creatures (1994), just two weeks before filming was due to commence.
  5. Almost landed the role of Valerie (played by Patricia Arquette) in Little Nicky (2000), and was considered for Cameron Diaz's role in Gangs of New York (2002).
  6. Frequently works with past co-stars.
  7. Friends with Clea DuVall and Natasha Lyonne, both of whom she worked with in But I'm a Cheerleader (1999).
  8. She has a dog called Mouse, a chihuahua-dachshund mix, which she named after her character in Abandon (2002).
  9. Received coaching from co-star Sarah Peirse for her debut in Heavenly Creatures (1994).
  10. Was the first person to kiss Kate Winslet in a film (Heavenly Creatures (1994)).
  11. Close friend Emily Deschanel was a bridesmaid at her wedding.
  12. Friends with Joss Whedon.
  13. She had just turned 18 when she made a cameo appearance in The Frighteners (1996), which was her second collaboration with Peter Jackson (the first being Heavenly Creatures (1994)).
  14. Supporter of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) and HSUS (The Humane Society of the United States).
  15. (September 25, 2012) Filed for divorce from her husband of five years, Jimmi Simpson, after five months of separation.
  16. (1999-2000) Lived in London with Andrew Howard, whom she met during the filming of The Cherry Orchard (1999).
  17. One of her best friends is Michael Weston, whom she met during the making of Coyote Ugly (2000) (he played her husband in the film). Twelve years later, Weston's real-life father - John Rubinstein - played her character's dad in Hello I Must Be Going (2012).
  18. Showgirls (1995) is one of her favorite movies, along with Blue Velvet (1986), Kicking and Screaming (1995), Naked (1993) and Wet Hot American Summer (2001).
  19. Has appeared in three films (to date) with her friend Gillian Jacobs; Helena from the Wedding (2010), Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012) and Teddy Bears (2013).
  20. The directors she'd most like to work with are Noah Baumbach, Jane Campion, Michael Haneke and Nicole Holofcener.

Additional information of Melanie Lynskey

ZodiacTaurus
Lucky Number9
Lucky StoneEmerald
Lucky ColorGreen
Best Match for MarriageVirgo, Cancer, Capricorn
Break UpAndrew Howard
DivorceJimmi Simpson
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorDark Brown
Body Size37-27-35
EthnicityMixed
ReligionChristian

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