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Natasha Lyonne

Natasha Lyonne
Lyonne in 2014
Born
Natasha Bianca Lyonne Braunstein

(1979-04-04) April 4, 1979 (age 45)[1]
New York City, U.S.
EducationTisch School of the Arts
Occupations
  • Actress
  • writer
  • director
  • producer
Years active1986–present
PartnerFred Armisen (2014–2022)

Natasha Bianca Lyonne Braunstein (/liˈoʊn/ lee-OHN;[2] born April 4, 1979) is an American actress, writer, director, and producer. Known for her distinctive raspy voice and tough persona,[3][4] the accolades she has received include two Screen Actors Guild Awards, alongside nominations for five Primetime Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Critics' Choice Television Award.

After working as a child actress, Lyonne came to prominence in the late 1990s with her roles in Everyone Says I Love You (1996), Slums of Beverly Hills (1998), But I'm a Cheerleader (1999), and American Pie (1999). Following various independent film appearances throughout the 2000s, she achieved wider recognition with her portrayal of Nicky Nichols on Netflix's Orange Is the New Black (2013–2019). Her subsequent television work has included Peacock's Poker Face (2023–present) and Netflix's Russian Doll (2019–2022). In addition to starring in Russian Doll, Lyonne co-created, wrote for, directed, and served as an executive producer of the series. She was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time Magazine in 2023.[5]

  1. ^ "Natasha Lyonne Biography". TV Guide. Archived from the original on August 27, 2014. Retrieved August 26, 2014.
  2. ^ Maron, Marc (October 14, 2013). "Episode 432 – Natasha Lyonne" (audio podcast). WTF Podcast. Archived from the original on January 24, 2016. Retrieved March 1, 2014.
  3. ^ "Natasha Lyonne, Rian Johnson Make a Perfect Team for Peacock's Poker Face". RogerEbert.com. January 25, 2023. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
  4. ^ "Natasha Lyonne reflects on her career: 'I've been playing men this whole time'". The A.V. Club. April 3, 2023. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
  5. ^ "The 100 Most Influential People of 2023". Time. Archived from the original on April 13, 2023. Retrieved April 17, 2023.

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