Natasha Lyonne

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Actress • Writer • Producer • Director

Birth Date: April 4, 1979

Age: 44 years old

Birth Place: New York City, New York

Early in her career, Natasha Lyonne's rapid-fire verbal intelligence and quirky, wild-haired appearance easily made her the edgiest of her teen star contemporaries. Lyonne wowed critics as Woody Allen's daughter in "Everyone Says I Love You" (1996) and reached wider audiences as Richard Dreyfuss' daughter in "Krippendorf's Tribe" (1998). Her bravura turn in the feminist coming-of-age hit indie "Slums of Beverly Hills" (1998) made her a star, and she received a major career boost from her small role in the massively successful "American Pie" (1999) and its two sequels. While cult/ indie fans found much to worship in the gravelly-voiced actress who delivered in the KISS-centric "Detroit Rock City" (1999) and the John Waters-influenced lesbian romantic comedy "But I'm a Cheerleader" (1999), Lyonne also earned mainstream success with small roles in "Scary Movie 2" (2001) and "Kate & Leopold" (2001). At the peak of her fame, however, she came close to losing her career - and her life - due to several notorious run-ins with the law, drug issues, and a bout of homelessness that resulted in extensive hospitalization. Although the window of opportunity for Lyonne to fully capitalize on her professional potential seemed to close after her self-destructive years, the fact that she continued to work - on the stage and on the screen - to rebuild her reputation and career, hinted that this unpredictable talent had an even more impressive second act up her sleeve. Indeed, Lyonne rebounded in the 2010s, co-starring in the acclaimed series "Orange is the New Black" (Netflix 2013- ) and appearing in high-profile films ranging from romantic comedy "Sleeping With Other People" (2015) and indie comedy-drama "Hello My Name Is Doris" (2015) to National Lampoon biopic "A Futile and Stupid Gesture" (2018).

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Live with Kelly and MarkStream

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2023

Ballmastrz: Rubicon

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Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine

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Irresistible

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Today With Hoda & Jenna

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Oh Jerome, No

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2018

Show Dogs

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Mattie
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Live with Kelly and Ryan

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Girlfriend's Day

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Handsome: A Netflix Mystery Movie

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The Intervention

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The Daily Show with Trevor NoahStream

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At Midnight With Chris Hardwick

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Close Up With The Hollywood Reporter

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2015

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Addicted to Fresno

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Martha
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Hello, My Name Is Doris

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2015

#Horror

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Sam's Mom
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2015

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Late Night With Seth MeyersStream

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2014

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Hollywood Game Night

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2012
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Girl Most Likely

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2012

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2011

PortlandiaStream

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2010
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Natasha Lyonne

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‘Poker Face’: Natasha Lyonne Unravels Rian Johnson Mystery in First Teaser (VIDEO)

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Amazon Sets Star Studded Cast for Animated Sci-Fi Comedy ‘The Hospital’

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Natasha Lyonne to Host ‘Saturday Night Live’ Season 47 Finale

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Natasha Lyonne Shares Some Hints About a Very Different ‘Russian Doll’ Season 2

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‘Russian Doll’ Season 2 Trailer: Natasha Lyonne Shot Back in Time via NYC Subway (VIDEO)

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‘Russian Doll’: Netflix Sets Season 2 Return in Wild New Teaser (VIDEO)

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‘Russian Doll’: Netflix Teases Nadia & Alan’s Season 2 Return in First Look (PHOTOS)

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Peacock Orders Rian Johnson’s ‘Poker Face’ Starring Natasha Lyonne to Series

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What We Loved and Loathed on TV in 2019 (PHOTOS)

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‘Russian Doll’: 4 Interesting Theories About Netflix’s Overnight Hit

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‘Russian Doll’ Co-Creator & Star Natasha Lyonne Talks Her Favorite Scene to Shoot

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‘Russian Doll’ First Look: Natasha Lyonne Reunites With ‘OITNB’ Co-Star Dascha Polanco (PHOTOS)