Quick Info
| Profession | Actress, director, writer, producer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 04/04/1979 |
| Age | 47 years |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Natasha Lyonne
02/06/2026
Lyonne was set to produce the survival thriller Red Sea for Saudi filmmaker Lina Malaika, who is directing. The project was announced as one of her upcoming film projects alongside her indie film Bambo.
10/04/2026
Lyonne said she was detained by ICE after being removed from a Los Angeles flight following the Euphoria Season 3 premiere, though Homeland Security denied her account. She attended the New York premiere of the documentary Lorne two days later.
24/01/2026
Natasha Lyonne revealed on X that she had relapsed after nearly ten years of sobriety, describing recovery as a lifelong process. She added that she wanted to share the news openly and encouraged anyone struggling to know they are not alone.
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Bio/Wiki
| Overview | Natasha Lyonne is an American actress, executive producer, director and writer. She co-created the Netflix series Russian Doll, in which she also stars, and is known for playing Nicky Nichols in Orange Is the New Black. |
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| Full Name | Natasha Bianca Lyonne Braunstein |
| Years Active | 1986-present |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'3" (1.60 m) |
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| Hair Colour | Red |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University | New York University (accepted early, deferred several times) |
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| Other | Miami Country Day School |
Personal Life
| Health | After years of sobriety, she underwent open-heart surgery in 2012 to repair damage caused by endocarditis. |
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| Upbringing | Raised in an Orthodox Jewish family; spent part of her childhood living in Israel. |
| Recent Health Update | In January 2026 she publicly disclosed a relapse after nearly ten years of sobriety, and in March 2026 she said she was doing better and back on her feet. |
Relationships & More
| Partner | Fred Armisen (2014-) |
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Family
| Father | Aaron Braunstein |
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| Mother | Ivette Buchinger |
| Grandparents | Her maternal grandparents were Holocaust survivors. |
Career
| Breakthrough | Cast as Opal on Pee-wee's Playhouse in 1986, her first prominent role. |
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| Notable Film Roles |
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| Television |
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| Directorial Debut | Cabiria, Charity, Chastity (Kenzo film) |
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| Awards and Nominations | Russian Doll received three Emmy awards from 13 nominations; Lyonne received Emmy and Golden Globe acting nominations. |
| Recognition | Named one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world in 2023. |
| Upcoming Projects | Writing and directing the indie film Bambo; producing the survival thriller Red Sea, directed by Lina Malaika (announced June 2026). |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Signed with the Ford Modeling Agency as a child. | |
| 2. Her first onscreen role was in an episode of Pee-wee's Playhouse. | |
| 3. Singer Rufus Wainwright, a former neighbour, wrote the song "Natasha" about her. | |
| 4. Her career is often associated with dry wit and sarcastic characters. |
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