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Melanie Lynskey Bio, Age, Height, Family, Husband, Kid, Movies, Net Worth

Melanie Lynskey Biography

Melanie Jayne Lynskey a native of Taranaki is a New Zealand actress. She made her film debut in the 1994 film Heavenly Creatures. She moved to the United States where she was able to land roles in; Ever After, Detroit Rock City, But I’m a Cheerleader, Coyote Ugly, Abandon, Sweet Home Alabama, Shattered Glass, and Flags of Our Fathers.

She came into prominence after playing the role of rose in the sitcom Two and a Half Men. She is also known for her role as Michelle Pierson on the HBO series Togetherness. This role earned her a nomination for the 2015 Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Melanie Lynskey Age

Melanie was born on May 16, 1977, in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand. She is 44 years old as of 2021.

Melanie Lynskey Height

Melanie stands at an estimated height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 meters) and weighs about 56 Kg (125 lbs). Her hair is dark brown and so are her eyes.

Melanie Lynskey Family

Lynskey was born and raised in New Plymouth, New Zealand. Her mother Kay Lynskey is a former nurse and her father Tim Lynskey is an Orthopedic surgeon. Melanie has four siblings; three brothers and one sister, she is the oldest.

Melanie Lynskey Husband

Lynskey is married to American actor and producer Jason Ritter. They tied the knot in 2020 after their engagement in February 2017. The two had been dating four years before getting engaged. They have a daughter. This is, however, not Melanie’s first marriage. She was previously married to actor Jimmi Simpson who she met during the filming of Rose Red. They got engaged in 2005 and tied the knot on April 14, 2007. They got divorced on 23 May 2014.

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Melanie Lynskey Kid

Lynskey has one child; a daughter with her husband Jason Ritter.  Their daughter was born in December 2018. This was after their engagement which took place in February 2017. They have not disclosed information about their daughter’s name.

Melanie Lynskey Coyote Ugly

Melanie played the role of Gloria in the 2000 American musical comedy-drama film Coyote Ugly. The film also starred Piper Perabo, Adam Garcia, Maria Bello, John Goodman, Izabella Miko, Bridget Moynahan, and Tyra Banks. She made her acting debut in 1994 when she starred as Pauline Parker in Peter Jackson’s Heavenly Creatures.

She went on to appear in The Crucible, The Frighteners, Foreign Correspondents, and in Ever After. In 1999, she made appearances in Detroit Rock City, Shooters, The Cherry Orchard, and But I’m a Cheerleader. In 2003, Melanie was cast to play the role of Amy Brand a writer for The New Republic in the film Shattered Glass.

Melanie appeared in the 2008 miniseries, Comanche Moon. She also played the role of Ginger Matt Damon’s wife in The Informant. Melanie starred in the 2010 film Helena from the Wedding and in 2011, she starred in the sports drama Touchback as Cindy. In 2012, she starred in the comedy Seeking a Friend for the End of the World.

Melanie Lynskey Two And A Half Men

Melanie was cast to play the role of Rose in the CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men. She initially appeared in the pilot episode as a guest character but became a series regular. Melanie frequently appeared in the first two seasons and left the main cast in 2005. She however continued making guest appearances until the show’s final season in 2015.

Melanie starred in the 2013 comedy-drama The Big Ask. From 2015 to 2016, Melanie portrayed Michelle Pierson on the HBO series Togetherness. Melanie received a U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Individual Performance at the Sundance Film Festival for her role in The Intervention. In 2017, she starred in the Netflix crime thriller I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore.

She has also starred in; And Then I Go, Sunshine, Sadie, and Castle Rock. Lynskey was cast alongside Cate Blanchett in the 2020 nine-part miniseries Mrs. America. She has also played the role of Hannah in the comedy Lady of the Manor. Melanie was cast as Shauna in the Showtime series Yellowjackets. She has been nominated for the 2022 Critics’ Choice Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series for her portrayal of Shauna.

Melanie Lynskey Movies

  • Eye of the Hurricane
  • Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
  • The Perks of Being a Wallflower
  • Putzel
  • The Big Ask
  • Happy Christmas
  • They Came Together
  • Chu and Blossom Miss Shoemaker
  • We’ll Never Have Paris
  • The Great & The Small
  • Little Boxes
  • Folk Hero & Funny Guy
  • 1 Mile to You
  • And Then I Go
  • The Changeover
  • Sadie
  • Lady of the Manor
  • Don’t Look Up
  • Heavenly Creatures
  • The Frighteners
  • But I’m a Cheerleader

Melanie Lynskey TV Shows

  • The Life & Times of Tim
  • House
  • Over the Garden Wall
  • Jake and the Never Land Pirates Pearl
  • Togetherness
  • Key & Peele
  • Future-Worm!
  • Animals.
  • Our Ex-Wife
  • American Dad!
  • Girlboss
  • Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later
  • Sunshine
  • Summer Camp Island
  • Castle Rock
  • Easy
  • Mrs. America
  • Young Sheldon
  • Mom
  • Yellowjackets
  • Candy

Melanie Lynskey Net Worth

Lynskey has an estimated net worth of $5 million as of 2022.

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