Natasha Lyonne is an American actress, comedian, writer, director, and producer. Born on April 4, 1979, in New York City, she is known for her distinctive raspy voice and tough persona. Lyonne gained prominence in the late 1990s with roles in films like "Everyone Says I Love You" (1996), "Slums of Beverly Hills" (1998), "But I'm a Cheerleader" (1999), and "American Pie" (1999).

She achieved wider recognition for her portrayal of Nicky Nichols on Netflix's "Orange Is the New Black" (2013-2019). Lyonne also co-created, wrote, directed, and served as an executive producer of the critically acclaimed series "Russian Doll" (2019-2022). Her recent projects include starring in the Peacock series "Poker Face" (2023-present) and upcoming roles in Marvel's "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" and "Basketful of Heads," a horror-comedy based on a DC comic.