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Melanie Lynskey (born May 16, 1977) is a New Zealand actress best known for her starring turn in Peter Jackson's Oscar-nominated movie Heavenly Creatures (1994). Biography Early life Melanie Lynskey was born in the city of New Plymouth, New Zealand. She has four siblings; three younger brothers and a younger sister. Lynskey developed a love of acting at a young age; her dream was to be a stage actor in Wellington, New Zealand. Career In 1993, an inexperienced Lynskey was discovered by Fran Walsh and immediately cast alongside Kate Winslet in Heavenly Creatures, a true-life crime story set in.

Making her award-winning debut at 16 alongside Kate Winslet, New Zealand native Lynskey wowed audiences with her explosive turn as a 1950s teen who conspires with her best friend to carry out a scandalous crime, in Peter Jackson's Oscar-nominated Heavenly Creatures (1994). Despite a three-year break spent completing high school and relocating to the States, Lynskey made a welcome return to acting when she played Drew Barrymore's stepsister in the acclaimed Ever After (1998). Parts in Detroit Rock City (1999), But I'm a Cheerleader (1999), The Cherry Orchard (1999), Coyote Ugly (2000), Snakeskin (2001), Stephen King's "Rose Red" (2002) (mini), Sweet Home Alabama (2002), Abandon (2002), Shattered Glass (2003), Park (2006), Clint Eastwood's Flags of Our Fathers (2006) and "Comanche Moon" (2008) (mini) followed. In addition, Lynskey - who resides in Los Angeles - appears frequently on the Emmy Award-winning "Two and a Half Men" (2003), as Charlie Sheen's endearingly offbeat neighbor, Rose.

 Actress:

   1. The Informant (2009) (pre-production)
   2. Show of Hands (2008) (post-production) .... Jess

   3. "Two and a Half Men" .... Rose / ... (46 episodes, 2003-2008)
          - A Little Clammy and None Too Fresh (2008) TV episode .... Rose
          - City of Great Racks (2007) TV episode .... Rose / Woman #1 / Woman #2 / Woman #3
          - My Damn Stalker (2007) TV episode .... Rose
          - Don't Worry, Speed Racer (2007) TV episode .... Rose
          - Walnuts and Demerol (2006) TV episode .... Rose
            (41 more)
   4. "The L Word" .... Clea Mason (2 episodes, 2008)
          - Loyal and True (2008) TV episode .... Clea Mason
          - Lunar Cycle (2008) TV episode .... Clea Mason
   5. "Psych" .... Emily Bloom (1 episode, 2008)
          - Black and Tan: A Crime of Fashion (2008) TV episode .... Emily Bloom
   6. "Comanche Moon" (2008) (mini) TV mini-series .... Pearl Coleman
   7. "Drive" .... Wendy Patrakas (7 episodes, 2007)
          - Rearview (2007) TV episode .... Wendy Patrakas
          - The Extra Mile (2007) TV episode .... Wendy Patrakas
          - No Turning Back (2007) TV episode .... Wendy Patrakas
          - Let the Games Begin (2007) TV episode .... Wendy Patrakas
          - Partners (2007) TV episode .... Wendy Patrakas
            (2 more)
   8. Itty Bitty Titty Committee (2007)
   9. Flags of Our Fathers (2006) .... Pauline Harnois
  10. Park (2006) .... Sheryl
  11. Say Uncle (2005) .... Susan
  12. The Nearly Unadventurous Life of Zoe Cadwaulder (2004) .... Zoe Cadwaulder
  13. Shattered Glass (2003) .... Amy Brand
  14. Claustrophobia (2003) .... Lauren
      ... aka Serial Slayer (Australia: DVD title) (New Zealand: English title: DVD title) (USA)
  15. "The Shield" .... Marcy (2 episodes, 2003)
          - Barnstormers (2003) TV episode .... Marcy
          - Partners (2003) TV episode .... Marcy
  16. Abandon (2002) (as Melanie Jayne Lynskey) .... Mousy Julie
  17. Sweet Home Alabama (2002) .... Lurlynn
  18. "Rose Red" (2002) (mini) TV mini-series .... Rachel 'Sister' Wheaton
      ... aka Stephen King's Rose Red (USA: complete title)
  19. Shooters (2002) .... Marie
  20. Snakeskin (2001) .... Alice
  21. Coyote Ugly (2000) .... Gloria
  22. The Cherry Orchard (1999) .... Dunyasha
      ... aka Cerisaie, La (France)
      ... aka The Cherry Orchard (UK)
      ... aka Vyssinokipos, O (Greece)
  23. But I'm a Cheerleader (1999) .... Hilary Vandermuller
  24. Detroit Rock City (1999) .... Beth Bumsteen
  25. Foreign Correspondents (1999) .... Melody
  26. Measureless to Man (1999)
  27. Ever After (1998) .... Jacqueline De Ghent
  28. The Frighteners (1996) .... Deputy
      ... aka Robert Zemeckis Presents: The Frighteners (USA: complete title)
  29. Heavenly Creatures (1994) .... Pauline Yvonne (Parker) Rieper
      ... aka Heavenly Creatures: The Uncut Version (USA: longer version)
      ... aka Himmlische Kreaturen (Germany)

Self:

   1. The 33rd Annual People's Choice Awards (2007) (TV) .... Herself
   2. The 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2006) (TV) .... Herself
   3. 50 Films to See Before You Die (2006) (TV) .... Herself
      ... aka Film4's 50 Films to See Before You Die (UK: complete title)
   4. "Big Brother" .... Herself (1 episode, 2005)
      ... aka Big Brother 2 (USA: second season title)
      ... aka Big Brother 3 (USA: third season title)
      ... aka Big Brother 4: The X-Factor (USA: fourth season title)
      ... aka Big Brother 5: Project DNA - Do Not Assume (USA: fifth season title)
      ... aka Big Brother 6: Summer of Secrets (USA: sixth season title)
      ... aka Big Brother 8 (USA: eighth season title)
      ... aka Big Brother All-Stars (USA: seventh season title)
          - Episode #6.27 (2005) TV episode .... Herself
   5. The 30th Annual People's Choice Awards (2004) (TV) .... Herself

Archive Footage:

   1. Cinema of Unease: A Personal Journey by Sam Neill (1995) .... Pauline Parker

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Trivia

Is a vegetarian.

She had ambitions, prior to Heavenly Creatures (1994), to become a film critic.

Considered one of New Zealand's most internationally successful actors.

She attended Victoria University in Wellington, New Zealand.

Named one of E! Online's "Sizzlin' Sixteen" in 2003.

Has three younger brothers and one younger sister.

Is a good friend with Detroit Rock City (1999) co-star Sam Huntington.

Auditioned for roles in The Crucible (1996), Scream (1996/I) and Cousin Bette (1998).

Had a production company called Velvet Morning Productions.

She was cast as Pauline Parker in Heavenly Creatures (1994) two weeks before filming began. Co-writer Fran Walsh discovered her at the last minute whilst scouring local high schools for Parker lookalikes.

Was shortlisted for the role of Valerie Veran in Little Nicky (2000).

Frequently works with past co-stars.

Friends with Natasha Lyonne.

She has a dog named Mouse, a chihuahua-dachshund mix.

Received coaching from co-star Sarah Peirse for her role in Heavenly Creatures (1994).

Was FilmForce Celeb of the Day on October 18, 2002.

Was the first person to kiss Kate Winslet in a film (Heavenly Creatures (1994)).

One of her best friends is Emily Deschanel, sister of Zooey Deschanel.

Was at one time slated to appear in an episode of "Angel" (1999), in a role written especially for her by the show's producer, Joss Whedon.

Turned down a role in Mansfield Park (1999).

Nickname
Mel

Height
5' 7" (1.70 m) 

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Melanie Lynskey Herald & Review, IL - Jul 22, 2008 As it turns out, the “other” lead actress was Melanie Lynskey. That’s right, the same woman who’s in “Two and a Half Men,” and the one who plays Ginger ...

Critic's Corner Monday USA Today - Jul 20, 2008 ... which won nominations for Holland Taylor, Jon Cryer and Charlie Sheen — who tonight finds himself being nursed by Melanie Lynskey's adorable Rose. ...

Heavenly actress loves Kiwi life Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - Jul 12, 2008 By ELLEN IRVINE - Sunday News | Sunday, 13 July 2008 MELANIE Lynskey played one of New Zealand's most infamous teen killers, Pauline Parker, in home-grown ...

Sweet 'n Dirty GreenCine, CA - Jun 29, 2008 It's nicely acted, too, by the known (Ricki Lake, Billy Baldwin, Melanie Lynskey and Cheri Oteri) and the unknown (to me, at least)--which includes everyone ...

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Oh No, Fat Damon? New York Post, NY - Jun 25, 2008 Kicking things off we have Tony Hale, aka Buster from "Arrested Development," followed closely by Melanie Lynskey, who has been on this list since "Heavenly ...

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