Natasha Lyonne

About

Natasha Bianca Lyonne Braunstein (/liˈoʊn/lee-OHN; born April 4, 1979) is an American actress, writer, director, and producer. Lyonne started her career as a teen actress before expanding her career, taking on mature roles in film and television. She is known for her distinctive raspy voice and "tough" persona, and the accolades she has received include nominations for five Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. She was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time Magazine in 2023. Lyonne started her career as a child actress, making her first uncredited appearance in Heartburn (1986), recurring in Pee-wee's Playhouse (1986), and supporting in Dennis the Menace (1993). She transitioned to taking on teen roles in several independent films such as Everyone Says I Love You (1996), Slums of Beverly Hills (1998), But I'm a Cheerleader (1999), and Party...

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Law & Order: Special Victims UnitSeries • 1999The SimpsonsSeries • 1989Klara and the SunMovie • 2026Orange Is the New BlackSeries • 2013Will & GraceSeries • 1998New GirlSeries • 2011EuphoriaSeries • 2019WeedsSeries • 2005Steven UniverseSeries • 2013Big MouthSeries • 2017What If...?Series • 2021The Fantastic 4: First StepsMovie • 2025GirlsSeries • 2012PortlandiaSeries • 2011Grounded for LifeSeries • 2001The Bad Guys 2Movie • 2025LootSeries • 2022Poker FaceSeries • 2023ExplainedSeries • 2018American PieMovie • 1999Scary Movie 2Movie • 2001RobotsMovie • 2005DC League of Super-PetsMovie • 2022Uncut GemsMovie • 2019