Date of Birth: April 4, 1979
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Biography
Natasha Lyonne is an American actress, director, writer, and producer known for her captivating performances in both film and television. Born as Natasha Bianca Lyonne Braunstein, she began her career at a young age, appearing in the film “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” at six years old. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Jessica in the “American Pie” film series and later for her portrayal of Nicky Nichols in the critically acclaimed Netflix series “Orange Is the New Black.” Lyonne’s career took a significant turn with her co-creation and starring role in the Netflix series “Russian Doll,” which earned her several nominations, including an Emmy. Despite facing personal and professional challenges, Lyonne has continued to reinvent herself and remains a prominent figure in Hollywood.
5 Interesting Facts about Natasha Lyonne
1. Natasha Lyonne was expelled from New York City’s Jewish private school, Ramaz School, for selling marijuana.
2. She was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in “Orange Is the New Black.”
3. Lyonne co-created, wrote, directed, and starred in the hit Netflix series “Russian Doll.”
4. She has faced significant health challenges, including open-heart surgery in 2012.
5. Natasha Lyonne is also a voice actor, having lent her voice to the animated series “Big Mouth.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Natasha Lyonne
1. “I think life is a series of difficult moments and it’s how you deal with them that define you.”
2. “I’m a very busy person. I have a lot of things to do. I don’t have a lot of time to sit around and be with my thoughts.”
3. “I’m not a big believer in fate. I think we have a lot of control over our own destinies.”
4. “I’m really not interested in other people’s opinions of me. I’m just here to do my thing.”
5. “I think we’re all just figuring it out as we go along. There’s no guidebook for life.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
$5 million
Children
Natasha Lyonne does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Natasha Lyonne – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005169/
2. [Natasha Lyonne on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natasha_Lyonne
4. [Natasha Lyonne on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/nlyonne/
