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Stephanie Koenig

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Stephanie Koenig
Alma materMichigan State University
Occupations
  • Actress
  • producer
Years active2011–present

Stephanie Koenig is an American actress and producer. She is best known for her roles as Gwen in FX's comedy English Teacher, Fran Frask in Apple TV+'s Lessons in Chemistry, Karen in The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo and Sabrina Oznowich in The Flight Attendant.

Koenig is an alumna of Michigan State University.[1]

Career

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In 2016, Koenig created the comedy web series, Stupid Idiots, which she wrote, directed, and stars in as Stephanie. In July 2017, Paramount Television and Anonymous Content acquired the rights to the web series.[2][3] In 2016, Koenig starred in the LGBT themed comedy web series The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo created by frequent collaborator Brian Jordan Alvarez, playing the character Karen.[4]

In July 2019, Koenig joined the comedy film Sick Girl as Cece,[5] which was released in October 2023.[6] In September 2020, Koenig joined the cast of the CBS comedy, Wilde Things as Mary Wolfe, written and created by Max Mutchnick and David Kohan.[7][8] CBS passed on the series in 2021.[9] In July 2020, Koenig joined the cast of the biographical-drama miniseries, The Offer, which premiered in April 2022.[10] In October 2021, Koenig announced that she wrote, directed, and stars in the satire film A Spy Movie, playing the role Bushilla Strasshola. The film was released online on December 10, 2021.[11][12]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2013 Highland Park Eileen
2014 Into the Storm Marcia
2014 Burying the Ex Kendra
2014 Down with David Liz
2015 Dial a Prayer Jenn
2015 Home Run Showdown Aunt Janey Moore
2016 Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Teacher
2017 Everything Is Free Stephanie
2018 Grandmother's Gold Madeline Also producer
2019 Web Series: The Movie Rebecca Djigstadt Also writer, director, and producer
2020 Adam Brandy
2020 Good Luck with Everything Noelle
2021 A Spy Movie Bushilla Strasshola Also writer, director, editor and producer[11]
2023 Sick Girl Cece
TBA Boys Who Like Books Veronica

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2011 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Password Competitor Episode: "January 19, 2011"
2011 Nick Swardson's Pretend Time Ellen Episode: "PETA Not on Set"
2014 Mixology Red-Headed Friend Episode: "Jessica & Ron"
2014 The 4 to 9ers: The Day Crew Samantha 5 episodes
2014 Down with David Liz 5 episodes
2014 Necrolectric Eve 3 episodes
2014 Selfie Bethany Episode: "Stick in the Mud"
2015 About a Boy Redhead Episode: "About a Cat Party"
2015 NCIS Lauren Hudson Episode: "Incognito"
2016 The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo Karen 5 episodes
2017 Stupid Idiots Stephanie Also writer and director[2]
2017 Jane the Virgin Host Episode: "Chapter Fifty-Two"
2017–2018 Swedish Dicks Eve Recurring role
2019 Johnno and Michael Try Ghost Girlfriend Episode: "Johnno and Michael Try a Sleepover"
2019 Second Chances Gail Henderson Episode: "Jason Nash Confronts His Internet Bully"
2019 Modern Family Sheryl Episode: "Perfect Pairs"
2020 The Flight Attendant Sabrina Oznowich Recurring role
2022 The Offer Andrea Eastman Recurring role
2023 Lessons in Chemistry Fran Frask Main role
2024 English Teacher Gwen Sanders Main role; Also writer

References

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  1. ^ Castellini, Bri (August 16, 2017). "The Genius Behind 'Stupid Idiots'". Stareable.com. Retrieved January 3, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie; Hipes, Patrick (July 18, 2017). "'Stupid Idiots' Web Series Getting TV Adaptation By Paramount TV & Anonymous Content". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
  3. ^ Busch, Anita (October 17, 2017). "Brad Pankosky, Allison Schwartz Promoted to Agents At Paradigm". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  4. ^ Garner, Glenn (January 6, 2016). "Brian Jordan Alvarez Leads Hilarious New Web Series". Out. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  5. ^ Hipes, Patrick (July 24, 2019). "Nina Dobrev To Star And Executive Produce Indie Comedy 'Sick Girl', Debut Film From Jennifer Cram". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
  6. ^ Hammond, Pete (October 18, 2023). "'Sick Girl' Review: Warning – Nina Dobrev's Ailing Cancer "Comedy" May Be Harmful To Your Health". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  7. ^ Petski, Denise (October 13, 2020). "Ken Marino & Milan Carter Join CBS Comedy Pilot 'Wilde Things' From 'Will & Grace' Creators". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
  8. ^ Petski, Denise (September 1, 2020). "Stephanie Koenig Joins CBS Comedy Pilot 'The Big Bad Wolfes' From 'Will & Grace' Creators". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
  9. ^ Bunch, Rebecca (May 14, 2021). "The TV Ratings Guide: CBS Passes on Wilde Things". The TV Ratings Guide. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  10. ^ Petski, Denise (July 8, 2021). "'The Offer' Adds Burn Gorman As Charles Bluhdorn, Patrick Gallo As Mario Puzo, Josh Zuckerman As Peter Bart & More In Making Of 'The Godfather' Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  11. ^ a b Donnelly, Matt (October 28, 2021). "Brian Jordan Alvarez, YouTube and Twitter Star, Teases Action Satire in 'A Spy Movie' Trailer". Variety. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  12. ^ Henderson, Taylor (December 13, 2021). "Get Ready to Cry Laughing: 'A Spy Movie' Is Here to Save the Day". Pride.com. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
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