Alysia Reiner facts for kids
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Alysia Reiner
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Reiner in May 2017
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Gainesville, Florida, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Vassar College |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Known for | Natalie "Fig" Figueroa in Orange Is the New Black (2013–2019) |
| Spouse(s) |
David Alan Basche
(m. 1997) |
| Children | 1 |
Alysia Reiner is an American actress famous for her role as Natalie "Fig" Figueroa in the Netflix show Orange Is the New Black. For her work on the show, she and the other cast members won a Screen Actors Guild Award.
Besides acting, Reiner also produces movies. She starred in and produced the movie Equity, a drama about finance. She has also acted in many plays and won an Obie Award for her performance in An Oak Tree.
You might also recognize her from the TV series How to Get Away with Murder, where she played District Attorney Wendy Parks, or as Sunny in the comedy show Better Things.
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Early Life and Education
Alysia Reiner was born in Gainesville, Florida. After high school, she went to Vassar College, a well-known university.
To build her acting skills, she studied at the British American Drama Academy in England and the National Theater Institute in the United States. These are special schools that train actors for the stage and screen.
Acting Career
Reiner has had a successful career in theater, movies, and television.
On Stage
Reiner has performed in many "Off-Broadway" plays, which are shows in smaller, more experimental theaters in New York City. She won a special award called an Obie Award for her role in the play An Oak Tree. Critics from newspapers like The New York Times have praised her acting.
Movies and TV Shows
Reiner is most famous for playing Natalie "Fig" Figueroa on the popular Netflix series Orange Is the New Black. She was a key character on the show from 2013 to 2019.
She has also appeared in many movies. In the 2004 film Sideways, she played Christine Erganian. The cast of that movie won a Screen Actors Guild Award. Some other films she has been in include Kissing Jessica Stein, That Awkward Moment, and 5 Flights Up.
On television, Reiner has had roles in over 50 different shows. In the drama series How to Get Away with Murder, she played a tough prosecutor who often competed against the main character, played by Viola Davis. She also had a recurring role as Kiki Rains in the series The Deuce.
In 2014, Reiner started her own production company called Broad Street Pictures. The company's goal is to make movies that feature strong female characters.
Personal Life and Charity Work
Reiner married actor David Alan Basche in 1997. They have a daughter named Livia and live in New York City.
She is very active in helping others and supports many charities. These organizations work on important issues like helping young people, supporting the arts, protecting children, and fighting for human rights around the world.
Filmography
Alysia Reiner has appeared in many movies and television shows throughout her career. Below is a list of some of her most notable roles.
Selected Film Roles
- Sideways (2004) as Christine Erganian
- Arranged (2007) as Leah
- That Awkward Moment (2014) as Amanda
- 5 Flights Up (2014) as Blue Leggings
- Equity (2016) as Public Attorney Samantha Ryan (also producer)
- Egg (2018) as Tina (also producer)
- Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) as Agent Sadie Deever
- The Independent (2022) as Kathy Gibbs
Selected Television Roles
- Law & Order (1999, 2010) in various roles
- The Sopranos (2006) as Linda Vaughn
- White Collar (2009) as a Manager
- Blue Bloods (2011) as Hannah
- Orange Is the New Black (2013–2019) as Natalie "Fig" Figueroa
- How to Get Away with Murder (2014–2015) as D.A. Wendy Parks
- Better Things (2016–2022) as Sunny
- The Deuce (2018–2019) as Kiki Rains
- Ms. Marvel (2022) as Agent Sadie Deever
- The Diplomat (2024) as a Secret Service agent
See also
In Spanish: Alysia Reiner para niños
