Melanie Lynskey
| Born | May 16, 1977 |
| Hometown | New Plymouth, New Zealand |
| Height | 5'7" (1.70m) |
| Spouse | Jason Ritter, Jimmi Simpson |
| Parents | Tim Lynskey, Kay Lynskey |
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| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2023 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Yellowjackets | Nominated |
| 2022 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Don't Look Up | Nominated |
| 2022 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Yellowjackets | Nominated |
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