Stephanie Koenig

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Stephanie Koenig
Alma mater Michigan State University
Occupations
  • Actress
  • producer
Years active2008–present

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

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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 film
Into the Storm Marcia
Burying the Ex Kendra
Once Upon a ZipperEdie BennettShort film
For Auld Lang SyneAmyShort film
Down with DavidLiz
2015 Dial a Prayer Jenn
2016 Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Teacher
Made in ChinaStaceyShort film
Miss Suzy NormanMeganShort film
2017Everything Is FreeStephanie
How to Be a Slut in America
2018The Reason Nobody Likes YouAdrianShort film
Curtis: Single Gay FriendStephShort film
Grandmother's GoldMadeline
2019Web Series: The MovieRebecca DjigstadtAlso writer, director, and producer
Simply HavingJacqueline RodeShort film
2020 Adam Brandy
Good Luck with EverythingNoelle
2021A Spy MovieBushilla StrassholaAlso writer, director, editor and producer [11]
2023 Sick Girl Cece
TBA Famous Filming [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 role
Down with DavidLizMain role
NecrolectricEveMain role
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 role
2017Stupid IdiotsStephanieMain role; also writer and director [2]
Jane the Virgin HostEpisode: "Chapter Fifty-Two"
2017–18 Swedish Dicks EveRecurring role: 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 role: Season 1
2022 The Offer Andrea EastmanRecurring role
2023 Lessons in Chemistry Fran FraskMain role
2024 English Teacher Gwen SandersMain role; also writer

References

  1. Castellini, Bri (August 16, 2017). "The Genius Behind 'Stupid Idiots'". Stareable.com. Retrieved January 3, 2022.
  2. 1 2 3 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. 1 2 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.