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Melanie Lynskey

Age: 32
Height: 5' 7"

Birth Place: New Plymouth, New Zealand
Born: May. 16th, 1977

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Melanie Lynskey's Main TV Roles

Show	Character(s)
Two and a Half Men	Rose
Drive	Wendy Patrakas
Rose Red	Rachel 'Siste&hellip

NOTE: Complete List of Works can be found at IMDB

BIOGRAPHY:

At 16 years old, Melanie Lynskey wowed audiences with her explosive portrayal of a teenage murderess in Peter Jackson (I)'s Academy Award-nominated Heavenly Creatures (1994), opposite Kate Winslet. Despite spending four years out of the limelight to attend university and re-locate to Los Angeles, the New Zealand native made a welcome return to the silver screen when she starred alongside Drew Barrymore (I) in the acclaimed Ever After (1998). She's since appeared in Coyote Ugly (2000), Stephen King (I)'s "Rose Red" (2002), Sweet Home Alabama (2002), Shattered Glass (2003), Flags of Our Fathers (2006), "Comanche Moon" (2008), Away We Go (2009) and The Informant! (2009), and turns up regularly as Rose - Charlie Sheen (I)'s adorable stalker - on the Emmy Award-winning "Two and a Half Men" (2003).

TRIVIA:

Frequently works with past co-stars.
Was shortlisted for the role of Valerie Veran in _Little Nicky (2000)_ (qv).
Considered one of New Zealand's most internationally successful actors.
She was cast as Pauline Parker in _Heavenly Creatures (1994)_ (qv) two weeks before filming began. Co-writer 'Fran Walsh' (qv) discovered her at the last minute whilst scouring local high schools for Parker lookalikes.
Turned down a role in _Mansfield Park (1999)_ (qv).
Received coaching from co-star 'Sarah Peirse' (qv) for her role in _Heavenly Creatures (1994)_ (qv).
Named one of E! Online's "Sizzlin' Sixteen" in 2003.
Is a vegetarian.