Natasha Lyonne

One interesting fact about Natasha Lyonne is that she first gained fame in the American Pie movies but later showed her versatility in shows like Poker Face and Russian Doll, which she also created, and Orange is the New Black.

Movie Actress

April 4, 1979

Aries

46

New York City, New York, United States

Natasha Lyonne, an American actress, writer, and director, rose to fame with her roles in the American Pie films and later showcased her versatility in shows like Poker Face and Russian Doll, which she also created. She is best known for her portrayal of Nicky Nichols in the critically acclaimed Netflix series Orange Is the New Black. Lyonne began her professional acting career as a child in the late 1980s, with an uncredited appearance in the film Heartburn and a role as Opal on the television series Pee-wee’s Playhouse. Over the years, she has become a prominent Hollywood figure, adept at playing lead or supporting roles in various genres across film and television. Lyonne has been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award and has won a Critics’ Choice Television Award. Some of her other notable works include Antibirth, Slums of Beverly Hills, and But I’m a Cheerleader.