How old is Melanie Lynskey?

Melanie Lynskey is 49 years old as of today, born on May 16, 1977 in New Plymouth. That is approximately 18,001 days of life.

When was Melanie Lynskey born?

Melanie Lynskey was born on May 16, 1977 in New Plymouth.

How many days has Melanie Lynskey lived?

Melanie Lynskey has lived approximately 18,001 days as of today. Dayze indexes this as day_number for timeline milestones and agent knowledge packs.

Who shares a birthday with Melanie Lynskey?

Notable people born on May 16 (same month and day) are listed at https://dayze.com/born-on/05-16. Agents can also call the Dayze MCP tool notable_pack for birthday_peers on slug melanie-lynskey.

What does Melanie Lynskey do?

Melanie Lynskey is known as a Actor.

Melanie Lynskey

New Zealand actress (born 1977)

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Occupation

Actor

Born in

New Plymouth

Born

May 16, 1977

Zodiac

Taurus

18,001

days alive

years old

Born

May 16, 1977 in 🇳🇿New Plymouth

Zodiac

♉︎Taurus·snake 🐍

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Melanie Jayne Lynskey is a New Zealand actress. Known for her portrayals of complex women and her command of American accents, she works predominantly in independent films and television. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including three Critics' Choice Awards and nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards.

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2024

Day 17,031

Age 46

The Tattooed Heart

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96%

Jan 1, 2024

Appears in the short film 'The Tattooed Heart'.

2023

Day 16,750

Age 45

Yellowjackets Season 2

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Mar 26, 2023

Stars in Season 2 of the acclaimed series 'Yellowjackets'.

Day 16,713

Age 45

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

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Feb 17, 2023

Appears as Janet van Dyne in the Marvel film.

2021

Day 16,272

Age 44

Cousins

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Dec 3, 2021

Appears in the romantic comedy film 'Cousins'.

Day 16,253

Age 44

Yellowjackets Season 1

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Nov 14, 2021

Stars as Shauna in the hit survival drama 'Yellowjackets'.

Day 15,936

Age 43

The End of the World

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Jan 1, 2021

Appears in the post-apocalyptic comedy film.

2019

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Age 42

Birth of Son

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Aug 1, 2019

Welcomes son, Rory, with husband Stephen Root.

2017

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Age 39

Marriage to Stephen Root

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Jan 1, 2017

Marries actor Stephen Root.

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Age 39

I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore

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Jan 1, 2017

Stars in the acclaimed dark comedy thriller.

Day 14,475

Age 39

The Lears

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Jan 1, 2017

Appears in the drama film 'The Lears'.

2016

Day 14,109

Age 38

The Choice

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Jan 1, 2016

Appears in the romantic drama film.

2015

Day 13,744

Age 37

We Are Your Friends

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Jan 1, 2015

Appears in the musical drama film.

2014

Day 13,379

Age 36

The Anarchist Cookbook

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Jan 1, 2014

Stars in the independent drama film.

2013

Day 13,014

Age 35

Parkland

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Jan 1, 2013

Appears in the historical drama film about JFK's assassination.

Day 13,014

Age 35

Goodbye World

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Jan 1, 2013

Appears in the apocalyptic drama film.

2012

Day 12,648

Age 34

The Paperboy

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Jan 1, 2012

Plays a supporting role in the drama film.

Day 12,648

Age 34

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World

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Jan 1, 2012

Appears in the apocalyptic romantic comedy.

2011

Day 12,283

Age 33

Detention

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Jan 1, 2011

Appears in the cult classic teen horror-comedy.

Day 12,283

Age 33

Win Win

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Jan 1, 2011

Appears in the critically acclaimed comedy-drama.

Day 12,283

Age 33

The Future

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Jan 1, 2011

Appears in Miranda July's independent film.

2010

Day 11,918

Age 32

She's Lost Control

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Jan 1, 2010

Appears in the German drama film.

2009

Day 11,553

Age 31

The Informant!

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Jan 1, 2009

Plays a supporting role in Steven Soderbergh's film.

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Age 31

Away We Go

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Jan 1, 2009

Appears in Sam Mendes' comedy-drama.

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Age 31

The Slammin' Salmon

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Jan 1, 2009

Appears in the comedy film.

2002

Day 8,996

Age 24

Showtime

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Jan 1, 2002

Appears in the action comedy film.

2001

Day 8,631

Age 23

Evolution

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Jan 1, 2001

Appears in the science fiction comedy film.

Day 8,631

Age 23

The Believer

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Jan 1, 2001

Appears in the drama film starring Ryan Gosling.

2000

Day 8,265

Age 22

Coyote Ugly

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Jan 1, 2000

Plays a supporting role in the musical drama.

1999

Day 7,900

Age 21

The Three Kings

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Jan 1, 1999

Appears in the war comedy-drama film.

1998

Day 7,535

Age 20

Heaven

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Jan 1, 1998

Appears in the drama film directed by Tom Tykwer.

Day 7,535

Age 20

Next Stop Wonderland

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Jan 1, 1998

Appears in the romantic comedy-drama.

Day 7,535

Age 20

American History X

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Jan 1, 1998

Plays a supporting role in the acclaimed drama.

Day 7,535

Age 20

The Adventures of Sebastian Cole

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Jan 1, 1998

Appears in the independent drama film.

1995

Day 6,439

Age 17

The Doom Generation

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Jan 1, 1995

Appears in the cult classic black comedy.

1994

Day 6,074

Age 16

Heavenly Creatures

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96%

Jan 1, 1994

Makes her acting debut in Peter Jackson's film.

1977

Day 0

Age 0

Birth

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May 16, 1977

Born in Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand.

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