How Natasha Lyonne Built Her Poker Face, Orange is the New Black and Russian Doll Characters

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Published 2023-03-28
Natasha Lyonne is the voice and face of many memorable characters across movies and tv shows. Her portrayal of Nicky Nichols on Orange is the New Black was part of Netflix's biggest early successes.

Now she's partnered with director Rian Johnson on Peacock's latest whodunnit, Poker Face. We spoke to Natasha and asked her to take us through the creation of these characters, plus Vivian Abromowitz in Slums of Beverly Hills and Nadia Vulvokov in Russian Doll.

Find out what went into the story, the look and details of these roles, and their impact on her career and pop culture.

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All Comments (21)
  • @leondarko8491
    What about "But I'm a Cheerleader"... If you know.. ur my people
  • @catrein4687
    Russian Doll is such a masterpiece it's actually very impressive that she participated in what looks like every stage of creating the show
  • She's so unique in her presentation and perspective. I'm thrilled she's seeing this success because I know it's been a hard-fought victory for her.
  • @JoelDavid678
    Natasha Lyonne is so ICONIC!!!! We stan a talented queen 👑
  • @amkudelka
    Natasha's unique depth of mind, beauty, and creativity is all there -- profound thinker. I can't wait to see more from her as she continues taking on interesting projects. Good stuff!
  • @AlyxTremblay
    I love all natasha's characters, especially nadia- she felt very fleshed out and very natasha. but I just recently watched poker face and wow... charlie cale is phenomenal.
  • @mrak592
    she is a legend who rocks every show
  • @Vylkeer
    I like her voice so much, really Cyrus-sounding. What an actress ...
  • @TheRabbittz
    Wow. She’s one of those actors that have been in every one of my favorite shows from my teen years to adulthood. It finally clicked watching poker face that I’ve seen her face like 1,000 times before and thus here I am here on a YouTube hunt to see her filmography. Thank you for the entertainment for so many years! You are truly a great actor!
  • She is so smart and talented. Not to mention her beauty. She is a force. Love her. ❤️
  • I absolutely love Natasha & Marissa ❤ Such great actress’s with a knack for comedy.
  • @nmj2411
    Omg I’m such a fan of Natasha ! She’s just so darn cool! I love her in Poker Face!
  • @sumboide4204
    Ever since American Pie I have stalked this actress, her and Melanie Lynsky awesome actors and just as awesome in real life,
  • @jj-if6it
    I just love her, I'm glad she's getting lots of work lately
  • @AlexandraG_
    Love her!!! Poker face was so good! I hope they do another season.
  • I always wondered if that whiskey voice was a choice. Now I now it was.
  • @Rocketjay12
    I don't know how I was unaware of Natasha Lyonne but I'm so glad I saw her hosting SNL and thought she was very funny. I loved her voice and her swagger! I even called my sister and told her to turn on SNL to see this hysterically funny woman! Her portrayal of "Diz" Newsome , the sports announcer had me dying! I then went on to watch Russian Doll and loved that so much that I'm now watching both seasons a second time with my sister, who had not seen it previously. I actually shared Poker Face with her first and then we went on to Russian Doll. Natasha Lyonne is brilliant and I'll watch anything she comes up with.