Stephanie Koenig

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Stephanie Koenig
Born
Stephanie Margaret Koenig

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

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 .

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

Career

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

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012 Home Run Showdown Aunt Janey Moore
2013 Highland Park Eileen
2014Goodbye for NowMeredith MaxwellShort
Into the Storm Marcia
Burying the Ex Kendra
Once Upon a ZipperEdie BennettShort
For Auld Lang SyneAmyShort
Down with DavidLiz
2015 Dial a Prayer Jenn
2016 Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Teacher
Made in ChinaStaceyShort
Miss Suzy NormanMeganShort
2017Everything Is FreeStephanie
How to Be a Slut in America-
2018The Reason Nobody Likes YouAdrianShort
Curtis: Single Gay FriendStephShort
Grandmother's GoldMadeline
2019Web Series: The MovieRebecca Djigstadt
Simply HavingJacqueline RodeShort
2020 Adam Brandy
Good Luck with EverythingNoelle
2021A Spy MovieBushilla Strasshola [11]
2023 Sick Girl Cece
TBA Famous [13]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2008Tally Hall's Internet ShowDancer #3Episode: "Potato Vs. Spoon"
2011 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Password CompetitorEpisode: "January 19, 2011"
Nick Swardson's Pretend Time EllenEpisode: "PETA Not on Set"
2014 Mixology Red-Headed FriendEpisode: "Jessica & Ron"
The 4 to 9ers: The Day CrewSamanthaMain Cast
Down with DavidLizMain Cast
NecrolectricEveMain Cast
Selfie BethanyEpisode: "Stick in the Mud"
2015 About a Boy RedheadEpisode: "About a Cat Party"
NCIS Lauren HudsonEpisode: "Incognito"
2016 The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo KarenMain Cast
2017Stupid IdiotsStephanieMain Cast
Jane the Virgin HostEpisode: "Chapter Fifty-Two"
2017–18 Swedish Dicks EveRecurring Cast: Season 2
2019Johnno and Michael TryGhost GirlfriendEpisode: "Johnno and Michael Try a Sleepover"
Second ChancesGail HendersonEpisode: "Jason Nash Confronts His Internet Bully"
Modern Family SherylEpisode: "Perfect Pairs"
2020 The Flight Attendant Sabrina OznowichRecurring Cast: Season 1
2022 The Offer Andrea EastmanRecurring Cast
2023 Lessons in Chemistry Fran FraskMain Cast
2024 English Teacher Gwen SandersMain Cast

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