Natasha Lyonne

Natasha Bianca Lyonne Braunstein ( ; born April 4, 1979) is an American actress, writer, television director, and producer. Known for her distinctive raspy voice and tough persona, the accolades she has received include two Screen Actors Guild Awards, alongside nominations for five Primetime Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Critics' Choice Television Award.

After working as a child actress, Lyonne came to prominence in the late 1990s with her roles in ''Everyone Says I Love You'' (1996), ''Slums of Beverly Hills'' (1998), ''But I'm a Cheerleader'' (1999), and ''American Pie'' (1999). Following various independent film appearances throughout the 2000s, she achieved wider recognition with her portrayal of Nicky Nichols on Netflix's ''Orange Is the New Black'' (2013–2019). Her subsequent television work has included Peacock's ''Poker Face'' (2023–present) and Netflix's ''Russian Doll'' (2019–2022). In addition to starring in ''Russian Doll'', Lyonne co-created, wrote for, directed, and served as an executive producer of the series. She was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by ''Time Magazine'' in 2023. Provided by Wikipedia