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Melanie Lynskey  New Zealander Actress

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Melanie Lynskey was previously married to Jimmi Simpson (2007 - 2012).

Melanie Lynskey has been in a relationship with Andrew Howard (1999 - 2001).

About

Melanie Lynskey is a 46 year old New Zealander Actress. Born Melanie Jayne Lynskey on 16th May, 1977 in New Plymouth, New Zealand, she is famous for Ever After, Sweet Home Alabama, Two and a Half Men, Coyote Ugly, Yellowjackets, Don't Look Up, The Last of Us. Her zodiac sign is Taurus.

Relationship Statistics

TypeTotalLongestAverageShortest
Married211 years, 3 months11 years, 2 months11 years, 1 month
Dating12 years--
Total311 years, 3 months8 years, 1 month2 years

Details

First NameMelanie
Middle NameJayne
Last NameLynskey
Full Name at BirthMelanie Jayne Lynskey
Alternative NameMel, Melanie Simpson
Birthday16th May, 1977
BirthplaceNew Plymouth, New Zealand
Height5' 7" (170 cm)
Weight130lbs (59 kg)
BuildAverage
Eye ColorBrown - Dark
Hair ColorBrown - Dark
Zodiac SignTaurus
SexualityStraight
EthnicityWhite
NationalityNew Zealander
High SchoolNew Plymouth Girls High School, New Plymouth, New Zealand
UniversityVictoria University, Wellington, New Zealand
Occupation TextActress
OccupationActress
Claim to FameEver After, Sweet Home Alabama, Two and a Half Men, Coyote Ugly, Yellowjackets, Don't Look Up, The Last of Us
Year(s) Active1994–present
Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling)The Gersh Agency NY
Bust (inches)37
Cup SizeC
Waist (inches)28
Hips (inches)36
Clothes Size10
Shoe Size8.5
Official Websites
FriendEmily Deschanel, Natasha Lyonne, Trini Alvarado
Associated PeopleKate Winslet, Reese Witherspoon, Sarah Pierse
PetsMouse (dog)

Melanie Jayne Lynskey (born 16 May 1977) is a New Zealand actress and voice actress. She is the recipient of several accolades, including a New Zealand Film Award, a Hollywood Film Award, and a Sundance Special Jury Award, as well as Critics' Choice Award, Gotham Award and Golden Nymph Award nominations.

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