Natasha Lyonne Biography
Natasha Lyonne is an actress and filmmaker from the United States. She is best known for her role as Nicky Nichols on the Netflix comedy-drama series Orange Is the New Black (2013–2019), for which she was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress. Lyonne’s career began at the age of six when she was given opportunities to model for various brands. She was even cast in ‘Pee-Playhouse’ wee’s as ‘Opal.’ She also appeared in films such as ‘Heartburn,’ ‘Dennis the Menace,’ and ‘The Princess Bride.’
How old is Natasha Lyonne?- Age
She is 43 years old as of April 2022. Lyonne was born Natasha Bianca Lyonne Braunstein on April 4, 1979, in New York City, USA.
Natasha Lyonne Height
Lyonne stands at a height of 5’3″ (160 cm) tall.
Natasha Lyonne Family- Mother
Lyonne was born and raised in New York City, USA, on April 4, 1979, the daughter of Ivette Buchinger and Aaron Braunstein. Her father was a promoter of boxing. In his spare time, he raced cars and hosted radio shows. Lyonne’s mother was born to Holocaust survivors in Paris and later immigrated to the United States. Her family was artistic, and her father was a distant relative of the famous cartoonist Al Jaffee.
Is Natasha Lyonne Married?- Husband
Natasha Lyonne began dating ‘Saturday Night Live’ star Fred Armisen in 2014. The couple announced their divorce in April 2022.
Natasha Lyonne Career
Lyonne’s career began at the age of six when she was given opportunities to model for various brands. She was even cast in ‘Pee-Playhouse’ wee’s as ‘Opal.’ She was also in films such as ‘Heartburn,’ ‘Dennis the Menace,’ and ‘A Mann Called Sarge.’ Her career, however, did not take off after these brief appearances. She was cast in Woody Allen’s romantic hit ‘Everyone Says I Love You’ when she was sixteen. The critics praised her for her performance in the film. Lyonne appeared in a number of films over the next ten years, including ‘Detroit Rock City,’ ‘The Grey Zone,’ ‘Blade: Trinity,’ and ‘Scary Movie 2.’Lyonne has appeared in independent films such as ‘Slums of Beverly Hills’ and ‘But I’m a Cheerleader.’
She preferred appearing in independent films because they provided her with a wider range of roles than the regular commercial films produced by major studios. After appearing in ‘Everyone Says I Love You,’ she went on to appear on popular television shows such as NBC’s ‘Will and Grace.’ Lyonne began acting in the ‘American Pie’ film series in 1999. These films aimed at young people and made Lyonne famous throughout the country. Lyonne became interested in theatre after studying film and philosophy at “New York University.” She appeared in plays in New York and other cities. She appeared in several plays, including ‘Women Behind Bars,’ ‘Two Thousand Years,’ and ‘Love, Loss, and What I Wore.’
Lyonne appeared in several TV shows, including ‘Weeds,’ ‘New Girl,’ and ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.’ She landed a role in the critically acclaimed Netflix series ‘Orange is the New Black.’ Lyonne has appeared in every season of the show that has been produced to date. Lyonne landed a role in the NBC comedy ‘Old Soul.’ Lyonne also provided the voice of ‘Smoky Quartz’ in the Cartoon Network show ‘Steven Universe.’ In the film ‘Honey Boy,’ she co-starred with Lucas Hedges and Shia LaBeouf (2019). She was also cast in the American comedy-drama web television series ‘Russian Doll’ in 2019. In the seventh and final season of ‘Orange Is the New Black,’ Lyonne directed an episode. She has provided voices for characters in shows such as ‘The Simpsons’ and ‘Big Mouth.’
Natasha Lyonne’s Net Worth
Natasha has an estimated net worth of 5 million dollars as of 2023.
Natasha Lyonne Movies
1. Uncut Gems (2019)
2. Honey Boy (2019)
3. American Pie (1999)
4. But I’m a Cheerleader (1999)
5. The Grey Zone (2001)
6. Slums of Beverly Hills (1998)
7. Ad Astra (2019)
8. Detroit Rock City (1999)
9. A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2018)
10. Everyone Says I Love You (1996)