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Natasha Lyonne

Natasha Lyonne

53 movies on Netflix

Biography

Natasha Lyonne is an American actress, director, writer and executive producer who, born in New York City, began as a child performer, making an early uncredited film appearance in Heartburn (1986) before a recurring role on Pee-wee's Playhouse and a supporting part in Dennis the Menace (1993). She took on teen roles in independent films including But I'm a Cheerleader (1999), Slums of Beverly Hills (1998) and Everyone Says I Love You (1996), and appeared in the American Pie series, including American Pie (1999). After a career resurgence as Nicky Nichols on Orange Is the New Black (2013 to 2019), she co-created, wrote, directed and executive produced Russian Doll (2019 to 2022), and starred in Poker Face (2023 to 2025) and His Three Daughters (2024). Her honors include five Primetime Emmy nominations and two Golden Globe nominations, and Time named her one of the world's 100 most influential people in 2023.

47years old

Turns 48 on April 4in 145 days

  • Born New York City
  • Star sign: AriesThe sign runs March 21 to April 19
  • Natasha Bianca Lyonne Braunstein (birth name)

Movie Career

Films
53
Career span
33 years1993 to 2026

Genres

First and latest

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  1. Behind the camera

    In the fall of 2017, Lyonne directed her first film, the surrealist short Cabiria, Charity, Chastity, for the fashion brand KENZO. Cinematographer Chung-Hoon-Chung shot it, and it follows Chastity, a vaudeville performer, facing her past.

  2. First role

    Lyonne's New York stage debut came in 2008, in Mike Leigh's Two Thousand Years at the Acorn Theatre. She was also in the original cast of the off-Broadway play Love, Loss, and What I Wore.

  3. First role

    At seven years old, Lyonne landed the recurring role of Opal on Pee-wee's Playhouse, appearing from September to December 1986. That same year she had a small part in Heartburn, her film debut.

  4. Behind the camera

    In 2019, Lyonne and Maya Rudolph started the production company Animal Pictures. Lyonne directed its first greenlit project, the sketch comedy special Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine.

Natasha Lyonne movies on Netflix

Best known for

The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.

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  1. But I'm a Cheerleader1999 Comedy, Drama, Romanceas Megan

    IMDb rating 6.953K votes

  2. The Fantastic 4: First Steps2025 Action, Adventure, Sci-Fias Rachel Rozman

    IMDb rating 6.8291K votes

  3. Blade: Trinity2004as Sommerfield

    IMDb rating 5.8204K votes

  4. American Pie1999as Jessica

    IMDb rating 7.0473K votes

  5. Everyone Says I Love You1996as DJ

    IMDb rating 6.742K votes

  6. Kate & Leopold2001as Darci

    IMDb rating 6.495K votes

  7. Scary Movie 22001as Megan

    IMDb rating 5.4201K votes

  8. American Pie 22001as Jessica

    IMDb rating 6.5289K votes

Most often with

David S. Goyer directed two of these films, Jamie Babbit two. Two actors appear in four of them each. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.

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Mena Suvari, 4 films togetherSee the 4 films with Mena SuvariChloë Sevigny, 4 films togetherSee the 4 films with Chloë SevignyEugene Levy, 3 films togetherSee the 3 films with Eugene LevyTara Reid, 3 films togetherSee the 3 films with Tara ReidMelanie Lynskey, 3 films togetherSee the 3 films with Melanie LynskeySeann William Scott, 3 films togetherSee the 3 films with Seann William ScottDavid S. GoyerDirector, 2 filmsSee the 2 films by David S. GoyerJamie BabbitDirector, 2 filmsSee the 2 films by Jamie Babbit

Films together

Box office

What Natasha Lyonne's films earned in cinemas worldwide.

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Combined worldwide box office

$2.4 billion

27 of the 52 films have a worldwide figure.

Of the 52 films: 27 worldwide figure; 6 us gross only; 6 never in cinemas; 1 streaming, short cinema run; 12 figure not found.

  • 27Worldwide figure
  • 6US gross only
  • 6Never in cinemas
  • 1Streaming, short cinema run
  • 12Figure not found

Top grosser

The Fantastic 4: First Steps2025as Rachel Rozman$522 million

Highest grossing

The eight biggest films earned 83% of the total. The bars are drawn to scale.

  1. 1
    The Fantastic 4: First Steps2025as Rachel Rozman
    $522M21.6% of the total
  2. 2
    American Pie 22001as Jessica
    $288M11.9% of the total
  3. 3
    The Bad Guys 22025as Doom aka Susan (voice)
    $240M9.9% of the total
  4. 4
    American Pie1999as Jessica
    $235M9.8% of the total
  5. 5
    American Reunion2012as Jessica
    $235M9.7% of the total
  6. 6
    DC League of Super-Pets2022as Merton (voice)
    $203M8.4% of the total
  7. 7
    Scary Movie 22001as Megan
    $141M5.9% of the total
  8. 8
    Blade: Trinity2004as Sommerfield
    $129M5.3% of the total
Smurfs (2025), $124 millionDennis the Menace (1993), $117 millionKate & Leopold (2001), $76.0 millionShow Dogs (2018), $38.8 millionGlass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022), $15.0 millionHello, My Name Is Doris (2015), $14.7 millionEveryone Says I Love You (1996), $9.8 millionSlums of Beverly Hills (1998), $5.5 millionDetroit Rock City (1999), $4.2 millionHoney Boy (2019), $3.4 millionSleeping with Other People (2015), $3.2 millionBut I'm a Cheerleader (1999), $2.6 millionGirl Most Likely (2012), $1.4 millionParty Monster (2003), $742,898The Grey Zone (2001), $621,592Die, Mommie, Die! (2003), $320,092

$418 millionfrom the other 19 films with a worldwide figure, 17% of the total

Awards

One award and honor.

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Natasha Lyonne's awards and nominations, grouped by award
YearAwardFilmResult
Other honors
2023TCA Award for Individual Achievement in ComedyPoker FaceWon

Online

Official profiles and reference pages.

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