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‘Orange Is The New Black' Cast: Where You May Recognise The Prisoners Of Litchfield From

This Is Where You May Recognise The Cast Of 'OITNB' From
Ashley Percival
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It’s hard to believe we know, but there was actually a world before ‘Orange Is The New Black’ existed. *shudders*

And while it may seem like we’ve known the ladies of Litchfield forever, the stars who play them did actually have jobs before the Netflix original series started in 2013.

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From Pennsatucky being Britney Spears’ BFF, to Red being a member of the USS Voyager crew, how many of these pre-’OITNB’ roles can you remember?

Where You Know The Cast Of 'OITNB' From
Laura Prepon (Alex)(01 of12)
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Laura is most famed for playing Donna Pinciotti in 'That 70s Show' but also popped up in three episodes of 'How I Met Your Mother,' as Karen. (credit:Fox)
Taylor Schilling (Piper)(02 of12)
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Taylor appeared alongside Ben Affleck in 'Argo', as well as opposite Zac Efron in 2012 chick flick 'The Lucky One', as Beth Green.
Taryn Manning (Pennsatucky)(03 of12)
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Taryn has had some major film roles, including roles as Janeane in '8 Mile' starring Eminem, and as Britney Spears' pal Mimi in 'Crossroads'.
Michelle Hurst (Claudette)(04 of12)
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Michelle actually had a small role in an episode of our very own drama series 'Last Tango In Halifax' as Ginika, but you may have seen her in her multiple roles, in the various 'Law And Order' series. (credit:BBC)
Kate Mulgrew (Red)(05 of12)
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Kate is adored by Trekkies across the globe, after playing Captain Kathryn Janeway in 'Star Trek: Voyager'. (credit:CBS)
Yvette Freeman (Irma of The Golden Girls)(06 of12)
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Yvette is best known for her long-running role as Nurse Haleh Adams in 'ER'. (credit:NBC)
Pablo Schreiber (Pornstache)(07 of12)
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Pablo previously played Nick Sobotka on 'The Wire', and in Jenji Kohan's pre-'OINTB' series, 'Weeds'. (credit:HBO)
Michael J. Harney (Sam)(08 of12)
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As well as starring as Det. Mike Roberts police drama 'NYPD Blue', Michael recently played Steve Geraci in four episodes of 'True Detective'. (credit:HBO)
Constance Shulman (Yoga)(09 of12)
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You may not recognise her face, but fans of 90s cartoon 'Doug' will remember Constance's voice, as she played Patty Mayonnaise.
Natasha Lyonne (Nicky)(10 of12)
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Natasha is well remembered for her role as Jessica in the 'American Pie' film series.
Selenis Leyva (Gloria)(11 of12)
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Selenis played Detective Mariluz Rivera in 'Law & Order' and its 'Criminal Intent' spin-off. (credit:NBC)
Lorraine Toussaint (Vee)(12 of12)
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Lorraine had a regular role in drama 'Saving Grace' as Kate Perry, but you'll most likely recognise her as Amelia 'Yoga' Bluman in 'Ugly Betty'. (credit:ABC)

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