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Natasha Lyonne

Natasha Lyonne

Director & actor · born 4 April 1979 · New York City, New York, USA

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 Monster (2003) as well as in broad comedic films such as American Pie (1999), American Pie 2 (2001), Scary Movie 2 (2001), and American Reunion (2012).

Where to start: The Bad Guys 2 (2025).

As director 4

As actor 89

TV shows 26

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Natasha Lyonne movie?

By viewer score, The Bad Guys 2 (2025) at 7.6/10.

What are Natasha Lyonne’s most popular movies?

American Pie, Ad Astra, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.

How many movies has Natasha Lyonne made?

93 films on TMDB, 4 as director, 89 as actor.

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