Biography
Natasha Lyonne is an American actress, writer and director. She began her career as a child actor with an uncredited role in Heartburn (1986) and a recurring part in Pee-wee's Playhouse (1986).
Lyonne gained attention for supporting roles in films including Everyone Says I Love You (1996), Slums of Beverly Hills (1998), But I'm a Cheerleader (1999) and American Pie (1999). She later received Emmy nominations for her performances in Orange Is the New Black (2013–2019) and as co-creator, writer and star of Russian Doll (2019–2022).
She stars as Charlie Cale, writes and directs episodes of the series Poker Face (2023–), and appears as Rachel Rozman in The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025). Lyonne has received five Primetime Emmy Award nominations and two Golden Globe Award nominations.
