Melanie Lynskey

About Melanie Lynskey

Rose on the hit comedy Two and a Half Men was played by this actress. She was also cast in the HBO series Togetherness as Michelle Pierson.

Melanie Jayne Lynskey is a New Zealand actress. She is known for playing quirky, soft-spoken but headstrong characters, and often works in independent films. Lynskey 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. Lynskey made her film debut starring as a teenage murderess in Peter Jackson's Heavenly Creatures. After moving to the United States, she built a career playing supporting parts in a variety of big-budget and small-scale features, such as Ever After, Detroit Rock City; But I'm a Cheerleader, Coyote Ugly, Abandon; Sweet Home Alabama, Shattered Glass, Flags of Our Fathers, Away We Go; Up in the Air; The Informant!; Leaves of Grass, Win Win, Seeking a Friend for the End of the World and The Perks of Being a Wallflower.

Occupation	Actress
Children	1
Born	May 16, 1977, New Plymouth, New Zealand
Alma mater	Victoria University of Wellington
Years active	1994–present
Partner(s)	Jason Ritter (2013–)

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Trivia

She had a noted role in the 2006 Oscar-nominated film Flags of Our Fathers.

Melanie Lynskey before fame

She had her first acting role in the 1993 film Heavenly Creatures, where she starred opposite Kate Winslet.

Achievement of Melanie Lynskey

She was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance in the 2006 film Flags of Our Fathers.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$5 Million

Melanie Lynskey family life

She was formerly married to Jimmi Simpson, her Rose Red co-star. After two years of dating, she got engaged to Jason Ritter in February 2017.

Associations of Melanie Lynskey

She appeared alongside Reese Witherspoon in the 2002 romantic comedy Sweet Home Alabama.

Melanie Lynskey Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

Weight	in kg - N/A
Height	170 cm
Eye Color	N/A
Hair Color	N/A

Family Members

Name	Relationship	Net worth	Profession
Tim Lynskey	Father		N/A
Andrew Howard	Former partner	$1 Million - $2 Million (Approx.)	Actor
Jimmi Simpson	Former spouse	$6 Million	Actor
Kay Lynskey	Mother		N/A
Jason Ritter	Partner	$6 Million	Actor