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Natasha Lyonne
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Actor, Associate Producer
Born:
April 4, 1979
Biography:With her wild curls, gawky build, and street-smart attitude, "Natasha Lyonne" presents a refreshing departure from the many blow-dried, plasticized young actors of her generation. Since appearing in "Woody Allen"'s "Everyone Says I Love You" in 1996, Lyonne has consistently wowed critics with her intelligent, no-nonsense portrayals of teenage girls who are anything but typical.

Born into a conservative Jewish family on April 4, 1979, in New York City, Lyonne spent her childhood in New York and Israel. She broke into show business early with her role as Opal on "Pee-Wee's Playhouse" (1986). Her first film of any import (aside from "Heartburn" (1986), in which she had an uncredited role) was 1993's "Dennis the Menace". It was her next film, "Everyone Says I Love You", that won Lyonne initial recognition. Critics praised her portrayal of "Woody Allen"'s daughter, praise that was magnified with her role... Full Biography

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