Stephanie Koenig (born September 1, 1987) 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.

Stephanie Koenig
Born
Stephanie Margaret Koenig

(1987-09-01) September 1, 1987 (age 37)
Alma materMichigan State University
Occupations
  • Actress
  • producer
Years active2011–present
Spouse
(m. 2022)

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[2]. 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
2012 Home Run Showdown Aunt Janey Moore
2013 Highland Park Eileen
2014 Goodbye for Now Meredith Maxwell Short
Into the Storm Marcia
Burying the Ex Kendra
Once Upon a Zipper Edie Bennett Short
For Auld Lang Syne Amy Short
Down with David Liz
2015 Dial a Prayer Jenn
2016 Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Teacher
Made in China Stacey Short
Miss Suzy Norman Megan Short
2017 Everything Is Free Stephanie
How to Be a Slut in America -
2018 The Reason Nobody Likes You Adrian Short
Curtis: Single Gay Friend Steph Short
Grandmother's Gold Madeline
2019 Web Series: The Movie Rebecca Djigstadt
Simply Having Jacqueline Rode Short
2020 Adam Brandy
Good Luck with Everything Noelle
2021 A Spy Movie Bushilla Strasshola [11]
2023 Sick Girl Cece
TBA Famous [13]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2008 Tally Hall's Internet Show Dancer #3 Episode: "Potato Vs. Spoon"
2011 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Password Competitor Episode: "January 19, 2011"
Nick Swardson's Pretend Time Ellen Episode: "PETA Not on Set"
2014 Mixology Red-Headed Friend Episode: "Jessica & Ron"
The 4 to 9ers: The Day Crew Samantha Main Cast
Down with David Liz Main Cast
Necrolectric Eve Main Cast
Selfie Bethany Episode: "Stick in the Mud"
2015 About a Boy Redhead Episode: "About a Cat Party"
NCIS Lauren Hudson Episode: "Incognito"
2016 The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo Karen Main Cast
2017 Stupid Idiots Stephanie Main Cast
Jane the Virgin Host Episode: "Chapter Fifty-Two"
2017–18 Swedish Dicks Eve Recurring Cast: Season 2
2019 Johnno and Michael Try Ghost Girlfriend Episode: "Johnno and Michael Try a Sleepover"
Second Chances Gail Henderson Episode: "Jason Nash Confronts His Internet Bully"
Modern Family Sheryl Episode: "Perfect Pairs"
2020 The Flight Attendant Sabrina Oznowich Recurring Cast: Season 1
2022 The Offer Andrea Eastman Recurring Cast
2023 Lessons in Chemistry Fran Frask Main Cast
2024 English Teacher Gwen Sanders Main Cast

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. Archived from the original on July 18, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
  3. ^ Busch, Anita (October 17, 2017). "Brad Pankosky, Allison Schwartz Promoted to Agents At Paradigm". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 17, 2017. 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. Archived from the original on July 24, 2019. 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. Archived from the original on October 18, 2023. 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. Archived from the original on October 15, 2020. 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. Archived from the original on September 2, 2020. 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. Archived from the original on July 8, 2021. 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.
  13. ^ Ritman, Alex (November 19, 2024). "Nicholas Braun, Stephanie Koenig and Debby Ryan Join Zac Efron in Celebrity Thriller 'Famous' for Black Bear (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
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