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Natasha Lyonne - American-Israeli actress (born 1979)

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Natasha Lyonne, born Natasha Bianca Lyonne Braunstein, is an American actress, comedian, writer, director, and producer known for her distinctive raspy voice and tough persona. Her career spans over four decades, with notable roles in films and television series that have earned her numerous accolades.
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Birth
April 4, 1979
Natasha Lyonne was born in New York City, USA, to Ivette Buchinger and Aaron Braunstein, a boxing promoter. Her parents legally changed her last name to Lyonne when she was five.
Early Acting Career
1986
At the age of six, Lyonne began her acting career with several episodes of "Pee-wee’s Playhouse".
Breakthrough Role
1996
Lyonne gained prominence with her role as DJ in "Everyone Says I Love You".
Rise to Fame
1998-1999
Her performances in "Slums of Beverly Hills" (1998) and "But I'm a Cheerleader" (1999) showcased her ability to play complicated, unconventional characters. Her role in "American Pie" (1999) further cemented her place in independent filmmaking.
Critical Acclaim
2013-2019
Lyonne's portrayal of Nicky Nichols in the Netflix series "Orange Is the New Black" earned her critical acclaim and award nominations, including Emmy and Screen Actors Guild honors.
Directorial Debut
2017
Lyonne made her directorial debut with the Kenzo short film "Cabiria, Charity, Chastity", for which she also authored the screenplay.
Continued Success
2019-2023
Lyonne directed episodes of several successful television shows, including "Orange Is the New Black", "Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens", "Shrill", and "High Fidelity". She also starred in and co-created the hit Netflix series "Russian Doll" and appeared in the film "His Three Daughters".
Recent Projects
2023
Lyonne starred in the crime-thriller series "Poker Face", playing a wise-cracking casino worker with the extraordinary gift of being able to tell if a person is lying. She also wrote and directed an episode of the series.
Recognition
2023
Lyonne was named one of "Time" magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2023, with filmmaker and writer Taika Waititi praising her as 'always the coolest person in the room'.

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