A closer look at the biggest achievements of Melanie Lynskey. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Melanie Lynskey is a New Zealand actress recognized for her portrayals of complex women, particularly in independent films and television. She is known for her ability to master American accents. Lynskey has received several awards, including three Critics' Choice Awards, and has been nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards, solidifying her reputation as a talented and versatile performer.
In 2001, Melanie Lynskey starred in the independent thriller Snakeskin, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, earning her a Best Actress nomination at that year's New Zealand Film Awards.
In October 2009, Melanie Lynskey was presented with a Spotlight Award at the Hollywood Film Festival.
In 2012, Melanie Lynskey starred as Amy Minsky in 'Hello I Must Be Going', playing an unemployed divorcee. This was the first time in her career that she appeared in every scene of a film, which she described as a lot of pressure.
In April 2014, Melanie Lynskey was named an Emerging Master honouree at the RiverRun International Film Festival. That year, she starred in 'Happy Christmas', had a supporting role in 'They Came Together', played female leads in 'We'll Never Have Paris' and 'Goodbye to All That', and voiced Beatrice in 'Over the Garden Wall'.
In 2017, 'I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore' won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Festival, and Melanie Lynskey received a Gotham Independent Film Award nomination. She also headlined 'And Then I Go', starred in 'Sunshine', 'The Changeover', and appeared in the horror film 'XX'.
In 2017, Melanie Lynskey served on the jury for the U.S. Narrative Competition at the Tribeca Festival.
In June 2018, Melanie Lynskey was invited to become a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
In November 2021, 'Yellowjackets' premiered, featuring Melanie Lynskey as Shauna Sadecki. Her performance was highly praised.
In 2022, Melanie Lynskey discussed being body-shamed early in her career and how the creators of Yellowjackets were supportive of her being an average-size woman.
In 2022, Melanie Lynskey won Best Actress in a Drama Series at the 27th Critics' Choice Awards for her work on 'Yellowjackets'.
In January 2023, Melanie Lynskey appeared as Kathleen Coghlan in HBO's 'The Last of Us', earning an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series.
In February 2023, Melanie Lynskey responded to criticism regarding her casting in "The Last of Us", defending her suitability for the role and receiving support from co-star Jeffrey Pierce.
In 2023, Melanie Lynskey received an Emmy nomination for Guest Actress for her work on HBO's The Last of Us.
In 2024, Melanie Lynskey was selected as one of the judges for the Heath Ledger Scholarship, which provides financial support and mentorship to emerging Australian talent.
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