Natasha Lyonne Biography: Age, Boyfriend, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Height, Parents

Natasha Bianca Lyonne Braunstein, professionally known as Natasha Lyonne, is an acclaimed American actress, director, writer, producer, and comedian celebrated for her breakout role as Jessica in the American Pie film series and her Emmy-nominated portrayal of Nicky Nichols on Netflix’s Orange Is the New Black.

With a career spanning over three decades, she co-created and starred in the groundbreaking time-loop series Russian Doll, earning multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nods, and recently led as Charlie Cale in Peacock’s Poker Face.

Lyonne’s raspy voice, sharp wit, and fearless approach to complex characters have made her a standout in indie films like Slums of Beverly Hills and But I’m a Cheerleader, blending vulnerability with edge in projects that redefine female leads in comedy and drama.

Profile

• Full Name: Natasha Bianca Lyonne Braunstein
• Stage Name: Natasha Lyonne
• Born: 4 April 1979
• Age: 46 years old
• Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actress, Director, Writer, Producer, Comedian
• Height: 1.63m
• Parents: Ivette Buchinger and Aaron Braunstein
• Siblings: Adam Braunstein
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Natasha Bianca Lyonne Braunstein was born on April 4, 1979, in New York City, New York, to Ivette Buchinger, a former ballerina and roller skater, and Aaron Braunstein, a boxing promoter, race car driver, and radio host.

She grew up with an older brother, Adam Braunstein, in an Orthodox Jewish household marked by her parents’ divorce when she was eight, after a brief family move to Israel where she appeared in the children’s film April Fool.

Lyonne attended the private Jewish Ramaz School in Manhattan but was expelled before her senior year for selling marijuana; she briefly studied film and philosophy at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts before dropping out to pursue acting full-time.

She is of Ashkenazi Jewish ethnicity, and was raised in the Orthodox tradition.

Career

Natasha Lyonne launched her career as a child model signed to the Ford Agency, making her on-screen debut at age six as Opal on the children’s series Pee-wee’s Playhouse in 1986, followed by an uncredited role in Heartburn and parts in Dennis the Menace (1993).

Her early television work included a contract role on As the World Turns, but after her family’s move to Israel and return, she paused briefly before resuming with commercials and theater.

At 16, she landed her first major film role as Woody Allen’s daughter in Everyone Says I Love You (1996), a musical comedy that showcased her rapid-fire delivery and earned a Golden Globe nomination for the film.

Lyonne’s profile exploded with her lead as Vivian Abramowitz in the coming-of-age dramedy Slums of Beverly Hills (1998), capturing the chaos of a nomadic Jewish family and earning critical acclaim for her grounded vulnerability.

She followed with cult favorites like But I’m a Cheerleader (1999) as Megan Bloomfield, a teen in conversion therapy, blending satire and heart in an LGBTQ+ landmark, and Jessica in American Pie (1999), whose deadpan wit made her a teen comedy icon.

The 2000s brought challenges with addiction and health issues, but she persisted in roles like a Holocaust survivor in The Grey Zone (2001), the spoof Scary Movie 2 (2001), and Blade: Trinity (2004), while stage work in Love, Loss, and What I Wore honed her dramatic range.

Her resurgence peaked in 2013 with Nicky Nichols on Orange Is the New Black, a recovering addict whose raw honesty earned an Emmy nomination and redefined her as a television powerhouse.

Natasha Lyonne commands prestige projects, starring as Nadia Vulvokov in the existential comedy Russian Doll (2019–2022), which she co-created, wrote, directed, and produced, securing three Emmys and a Golden Globe nod for its innovative time-loop narrative.

She leads Poker Face (2023–present) as Charlie Cale, a lie-detecting drifter in Rian Johnson’s mystery series, blending Columbo-style whodunits with her signature grit and earning widespread acclaim.

Films like His Three Daughters (2024) opposite Elizabeth Olsen and Carrie Coon explore familial bonds with emotional depth, while voice work in What If…? (2024) and her co-founding of AI animation studio Asteria in 2022 highlight her innovative spirit.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: Unknown
• Facebook Handle: Natasha Lyonne
• Twitter Handle: Unknown

Personal Life

Natasha Lyonne is currently not married and has never been married.

She was in a long-term relationship with comedian Fred Armisen from 2014 until their breakup in 2022.

Since 2023, she has been in a relationship with filmmaker and media executive Bryn Mooser.

Natasha Lyonne does not have any children.

Filmography

• Everyone Says I Love You (1996)
• Slums of Beverly Hills (1998)
• American Pie (1999)
• But I’m a Cheerleader (1999)
• Scary Movie 2 (2001)
• The Grey Zone (2001)
• Blade: Trinity (2004)
• American Reunion (2012)
• Orange Is the New Black (2013–2019)
• Russian Doll (2019–2022)
• Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)
• Poker Face (2023–present)
• His Three Daughters (2024)

Net Worth

Natasha Lyonne has an estimated net worth of $5 million.

Her fortune largely accumulates from high-profile acting roles in Netflix series like Orange Is the New Black and Russian Doll, where she commanded substantial per-episode fees alongside syndication residuals.