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Melanie Lynskey

PersonBorn May 16, 1977 (age 49)New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand

New Zealand actress (born 1977)

Person Rank
May 31, 2026
#1,497
Most popular person
Buzz Score
May 31, 2026
3.6
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Melanie Lynskey

Melanie Jayne Lynskey is a New Zealand actress known for her portrayals of complex women in independent films and television. She gained critical acclaim for her screen debut in Peter Jackson's Heavenly Creatures (1994) at the age of 16, playing murderer Pauline Parker. Lynskey has since appeared in supporting roles in films such as Ever After (1998), But I'm a Cheerleader (1999), and Coyote Ugly (2000). She has also showcased her talent as a character actress in movies like Sweet Home Alabama (2002), Shattered Glass (2003), Flags of Our Fathers (2006), and The Informant! (2009). Lynskey has received numerous accolades, including two Critics' Choice Awards, and has been nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards.

Rank#1,497
Buzz Score3.6
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Known ForActing
Birthday1977
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Daily update · May 31, 2026

Melanie Lynskey ranks #1,497 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 3.6. Melanie Lynskey peaked at #1,360 of all time (Mar 15 - Apr 13, 2023). Melanie Lynskey ranks #1,046 over the past 365 days.

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Melanie Lynskey

Popularity Rankings & History

Current and historical popularity rankings

Ranks on May 31, 2026

Overall popularity
#1,497
People

Ranking History

Peak, 1-year, and top-chart days
Peak Buzz Score
22.2
#1,360Overall rank
Mar 15 - Apr 13, 2023
1-Year Buzz Score
4.2
#1,046Overall rank
Last 365 days
Days at #1
0
Past 365 days
Days in Top 10
0
Past 365 days
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Melanie Lynskey Buzz Score History
Daily Buzz Score over the last 30 days
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Melanie Lynskey Top TV Shows
Melanie Lynskey's shows ranked by Buzz Score
1
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest · 1 ep · 2009 – Present
10.2
2
Young Sheldon
Young Sheldon
Dora Ericson · 2 ep · 2017 – 2024
6.0
3
The Last of Us
The Last of Us
Kathleen Coghlan · 2 ep · 2023 – Present
4.8
4
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Kate · 1 ep · 2005 – Present
3.8
5
House
House
Natalie Tavares · 1 ep · 2004 – 2012
3.7
6
Yellowjackets
Yellowjackets
Shauna Sadecki · 29 ep · 2021 – Present
3.1
7
Two and a Half Men
Two and a Half Men
Rose · 85 ep · 2003 – 2015
3.0
8
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self · 2 ep · 2014 – Present
2.9
9
American Dad!
American Dad!
Sharon (voice) · 1 ep · 2005 – Present
2.0
10
Matlock
Matlock
Debra Palmer · 2 ep · 2024 – Present
1.9
11
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Guest · 1 ep · 2015 – 2026
1.8
12
Mom
Mom
Shannon · 1 ep · 2013 – 2021
1.7
13
Poker Face
Poker Face
Regina Gilvary · 1 ep · 2023 – 2025
1.5
14
Psych
Psych
Emily Bloom · 1 ep · 2006 – 2014
1.5
15
The Shield
The Shield
Marcy · 2 ep · 2002 – 2008
1.3
16
Castle Rock
Castle Rock
Molly Strand · 10 ep · 2018 – 2019
1.3
17
Key & Peele
Key & Peele
Fiance · 1 ep · 2012 – 2015
1.1
18
The L Word
The L Word
Clea Mason · 2 ep · 2004 – 2009
0.9
19
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self · 1 ep · 2003 – Present
0.8
20
Big Brother
Big Brother
Self - Actress, 'Two & a ½ Men' · 1 ep · 2000 – Present
0.8
21
The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self · 1 ep · 2019 – 2026
0.6
22
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self · 1 ep · 2014 – Present
0.4
23
Rose Red
Rose Red
Rachel Wheaton · 3 ep · 2002
0.4
24
Hollywood Squares
Hollywood Squares
Self · 1 ep · 2025 – Present
0.4
25
Candy
Candy
Betty Gore · 5 ep · 2022
0.3
26
The Late Late Show with James Corden
The Late Late Show with James Corden
Self - Guest · 1 ep · 2015 – 2023
0.3
27
Mrs. America
Mrs. America
Rosemary Thomson · 9 ep · 2020
0.2
28
Easy
Easy
Beth · 1 ep · 2016 – 2019
0.2
29
Summer Camp Island
Summer Camp Island
Sun (voice) · 4 ep · 2018 – 2023
0.2
30
The Tattooist of Auschwitz
The Tattooist of Auschwitz
Heather Morris · 6 ep · 2024
0.2
31
Girlboss
Girlboss
Gail · 3 ep · 2017
0.2
32
The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022 – Present
0.1
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