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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.
AccomplishmentsMaking 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
Other
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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 New Zealand Herald | Cast: Melanie Lynskey, Craig Hall, Stephen Lovatt New Zealand Herald, New Zealand - Jess (Lynskey), is a solo mother who wants to win the car to transport her invalid child; Tom (Hall), who has lost his shirt on a failed business venture, ... |
 Stuff.co.nz | Film review: Show of Hands Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - In the leads, Melanie Lynskey, Craig Hall, Stephen Lovatt and Chelsie Preston-Crayford all do strong work. The technical credits, especially John Gilbert's ... |
 TVNZ | Lynskey will tread red carpet after all Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - TIME TO SHINE: Kiwi star Melanie Lynskey will appear at the premiere of Show of Hands in New Plymouth tonight. Kiwi star Melanie Lynskey will make the ... Taranaki homecoming for Hollywood star International Stars Return Home For Film Release |
 Otago Daily Times | REVIEWS: 'Show of Hands' and 'Ghost Town' Otago Daily Times, New Zealand - ... Show of Hands sets up an unlikely friendship between struggling solo mum Jess (Melanie Lynskey) and obsessive competition addict Tom (Craig Hall). ... |
Wednesday 12 November TVNZ, New Zealand - To New Zealanders the name Melanie Lynskey is inextricably linked to Heavenly Creatures. But in Los Angeles, where she lives now, she is anything but ... |
 Stuff.co.nz | Sparks still fly as co-stars connect Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - By MATT RILKOFF - Taranaki Daily News | Wednesday, 05 November 2008 DOUBLE ACT: Melanie Lynskey and Craig Hall are the stars of new film Show of Hands. ... Stars shine despite downpour (+pics) |
LA-based actress as Kiwi as Otago Daily Times, New Zealand - New Zealand actor Melanie Lynskey has been back in the heartland making a new movie. Mark Orton catches up. In preparation for chatting with one of New ... |
 3 News NZ | Outrageous Fortune star in new movie 3 News NZ, New Zealand - ... and he is back in yet another bad boy role. The movie is called Show of Hands. It co-stars the wonderful Melanie Lynskey and it opens here this week. |
 AceShowbiz | 'Two and a Half Men' Gets Emilio Estevez's Cameo AceShowbiz - ... has appeared in the sitcom's episode entitled "Sleep Tight, Puddin' Pop" in 2005 as the father of Rose, Charlie's neighbor played by Melanie Lynskey. ... |
Superhero tale set for the big screen Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - McCarten's latest film, Show of Hands, starring Melanie Lynskey, was shot in New Plymouth late last year. The $2.4 million film opens in New Zealand next ... |
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