Melanie Lynskey
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| Nickname: |
Melanie Lynskey / Melanie Jayne Lynskey / Mel |
| Known for: |
Heavenly Creatures, Coyote Ugly, Sweet Home Alabama |
| Birthday: |
16 May 1977, New Plymouth, New Zealand |
| Height: |
5' 8" (1.73 m) |
| Available Photos |
25 |
| Video Clips |
2 |
| Wallpapers |
1 |
Trivia
Is a vegetarian.
She had ambitions, prior to
Heavenly Creatures, 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 co-star
Sam Huntington.
Auditioned for roles in
The Crucible,
Scream and
Cousin Bette.
Has a production company called Velvet Morning Productions.
She was cast as Pauline Parker in
Heavenly Creatures 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.
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.
Was FilmForce Celeb of the Day on October 18, 2002.
Was the first person to kiss
Kate Winslet in a film (
Heavenly Creatures).
One of her best friends is
Emily Deschanel, sister of
Zooey Deschanel.
Was at one time slated to appear in an episode of
Angel: The Series , in a role written especially for her by the show's producer,
Joss Whedon.
Turned down a role in
Mansfield Park.
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