From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Natasha Lyonne
Natasha Lyonne
Natasha Lyonne Career
Natasha Lyonne began acting at an early age with her
first role as "Opal" on Pee-wee’s Playhouse. She appeared in
the 1990 film A Man Called Sarge during the time her fam-
ily lived in Israel.
Lyonne is perhaps best known for her roles in the
first two American Pie films as the wise-cracking Jessica.
She has also appeared in more than 30 other movies,
including starring roles in the independent films Slums
of Beverly Hills and But I’m a Cheerleader. Lyonne also ap-
peared in Party Monster in 2003, a dramatization of the
Michael Alig story. As the character Brooke, Lyonne
donned a fat suit and dreadlocks. She also played a blind
biologist in Blade: Trinity.
After an extended hiatus, Lyonne filmed Goyband in
New York City with Adam Pascal, Amy Davidson, Cris
Judd, Dean Edwards, Tibor Feldman, and Tovah Feldshuh.
Natasha Lyonne onstage at the 2009 Seattle International In January 2008, she appeared in an Off-Broadway
Film Festival play, Two Thousand Years.[6] In 2009 she appeared in the
Born Natasha Braunstein
original cast of Love, Loss, and What I Wore.[7] In November
April 4, 1979 (1979-04-04) 2010 she appeared as "Grace" in the play Tigers Be Still[8]
Manhattan, New York, U.S. at the Roundabout Theatre Company.
In 2010 Lyonne starred in All About Evil in San Francis-
Occupation Actress
co. The film was written by and directed by San Francis-
Years active 1986–present co late-night movie host and short film producer Joshua
Grannell.[9]
Natasha Lyonne (born April 4, 1979) is a stage, film, and In 2011 she signed on to reprise her role as Jessica in
television actress. American Reunion, slated to be released in 2012.[10]
Early life Legal troubles
Lyonne was born Natasha Braunstein in Manhattan, New Lyonne was arrested in August 2001 for driving under
York City, the daughter of Yvette Lyonne, a product li- the influence of alcohol after she ran her rented automo-
censing consultant, and Aaron Braunstein, a native of bile onto a Miami Beach sidewalk, hitting a road sign and
Brooklyn who worked as a boxing promoter.[1][2][3] Ly- causing $2,500 in damages. Lyonne fled the scene, but an
onne grew up in an Orthodox Jewish household. Her par- officer who witnessed the accident tracked her down and
ents, experiencing marital troubles but trying to avoid Lyonne reportedly told the arresting officer, "I’m a movie
divorce, decided to move from their previous situation, star. Can I talk to my entertainment lawyer?" She was re-
in an effort to find happiness. They moved to Israel, leased several hours later after posting $2,000 bond.[11]
where Natasha spent a few years of her early child- In August 2002 she pled guilty to drunk driving and paid
hood.[4] Her maternal grandparents were Holocaust sur- $1,000 in fines and court fees, performed 50 hours of
vivors.[1][5] Her parents did finally divorce; Natasha and community service, took part in a victim’s panel orga-
her older brother Adam returned to the US with their nized by Mothers Against Drunk Driving, was placed on
mother. They settled in New York City in a one-bedroom probation for one year and had her license suspended for
apartment. She attended Ramaz, a private Jewish school. that same period.[12]
Her mother then moved to Miami, where Natasha attend- In 2003 she was evicted by her landlord, actor
ed and graduated from Miami Country Day School. Michael Rapaport, after numerous complaints were made
by other tenants about her behavior.[13]
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In 2005 Lyonne was in Beth Israel Medical Center in • 4:44 Last Day on Earth (2011)
Manhattan, suffering from hepatitis C and undergoing • American Reunion (2012) as Jessica[10]
methadone treatment.[14][15] In 2006, Lyonne was in the
Caron Foundation, a drug and alcohol treatment center,
and appeared in court after missing several court dates
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Park apartment and allegedly threatened to sexually mo- Ladylike". The New York Times.
lest the neighbor’s dog.[16] A judge sentenced her to con- http://query.nytimes.com/gst/
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[2] "Natasha Lyonne Biography (1979-)".
Filmography Filmreference.com.
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Opal [3] "Internet Archive Wayback Machine".
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• Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby (1999) as Crystal [5] "New York Metro". November 27, 2000.
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• If These Walls Could Talk 2 (2000) (TV) as Jeanne [6] "Natasha Lyonne to Star in Mike Leigh’s Two
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• Fast Sofa (2001) as Tamara Jenson Broadway.com. http://www.broadway.com/Gen/
• Scary Movie 2 (2001) as Megan Voorhees Buzz_Story.aspx?ci=554519. Retrieved 2011-10-20.
• American Pie 2 (2001) as Jessica [7] Isherwood, Charles (2009-10-02). "Spandex
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• Night at the Golden Eagle (2002) as Amber [8] Isherwood, Charles (2010-10-06). "Escaped
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• Blade: Trinity (2004) as Sommerfield [9] Creepy, Uncle (2010-01-19). "New Stills: All About
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• Loving Leah (2009) (TV) as Esther Reunion’ - Movies News". Digital Spy.
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• All About Evil (2009) as Deborah Abcnews.go.com. http://abcnews.go.com/
• New Girl (2011) (TV Series) as Gretchen
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2011-10-20. Retrieved 2011-10-20.
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2439624. Retrieved 2011-10-20. • Interview at Suicidegirls.com
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+00:00. "‘American Pie’ star’s fight for life - Name Lyonne, Natasha
Entertainment - Access Hollywood - TODAY.com".
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life/. Retrieved 2011-10-20. Date of birth April 4, 1979
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Place of birth Manhattan, New York, United
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States
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