Stephanie Koenig Explained

Stephanie Koenig
Birth Name:Stephanie Margaret Koenig
Birth Date:1 September 1987
Birth Place:Rochester Hills, Michigan
Alma Mater:Michigan State University
Years Active:2011–present
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    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.

    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. 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
    2012Home Run ShowdownAunt Janey Moore
    2013Highland ParkEileen
    2014Goodbye for NowMeredith MaxwellShort
    Into the StormMarcia
    Burying the ExKendra
    Once Upon a ZipperEdie BennettShort
    For Auld Lang SyneAmyShort
    Down with DavidLiz
    2015Dial a PrayerJenn
    2016Teacher
    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
    2020AdamBrandy
    Good Luck with EverythingNoelle
    2021A Spy MovieBushilla Strasshola
    2023Sick GirlCece
    TBAFamous[13]

    Television

    YearTitleRoleNotes
    2008Tally Hall's Internet ShowDancer #3Episode: "Potato Vs. Spoon"
    2011Late Night with Jimmy FallonPassword CompetitorEpisode: "January 19, 2011"
    Nick Swardson's Pretend TimeEllenEpisode: "PETA Not on Set"
    2014MixologyRed-Headed FriendEpisode: "Jessica & Ron"
    The 4 to 9ers: The Day CrewSamanthaMain Cast
    Down with DavidLizMain Cast
    NecrolectricEveMain Cast
    SelfieBethanyEpisode: "Stick in the Mud"
    2015About a BoyRedheadEpisode: "About a Cat Party"
    NCISLauren HudsonEpisode: "Incognito"
    2016The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb GalloKarenMain Cast
    2017Stupid IdiotsStephanieMain Cast
    Jane the VirginHostEpisode: "Chapter Fifty-Two"
    2017–18Swedish DicksEveRecurring Cast: Season 2
    2019Johnno and Michael TryGhost GirlfriendEpisode: "Johnno and Michael Try a Sleepover"
    Second ChancesGail HendersonEpisode: "Jason Nash Confronts His Internet Bully"
    Modern FamilySherylEpisode: "Perfect Pairs"
    2020The Flight AttendantSabrina OznowichRecurring Cast: Season 1
    2022The OfferAndrea EastmanRecurring Cast
    2023Lessons in ChemistryFran FraskMain Cast
    2024English TeacherGwen SandersMain Cast

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Castellini . Bri . The Genius Behind 'Stupid Idiots' . Stareable.com . January 3, 2022 . en . August 16, 2017.
    2. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . Hipes . Patrick . 'Stupid Idiots' Web Series Getting TV Adaptation By Paramount TV & Anonymous Content . https://web.archive.org/web/20170718180450/http://deadline.com/2017/07/stupid-idiots-series-stephanie-koenig-paramount-television-anonymous-content-1202130459/ . dead . July 18, 2017 . . April 12, 2021 . July 18, 2017.
    3. Web site: Busch . Anita . Brad Pankosky, Allison Schwartz Promoted to Agents At Paradigm . https://web.archive.org/web/20171017191323/http://deadline.com/2017/10/brad-pankosky-allison-schwartz-new-agents-paradigm-1202189736/ . dead . October 17, 2017 . . January 2, 2022 . October 17, 2017.
    4. Web site: Garner . Glenn . Brian Jordan Alvarez Leads Hilarious New Web Series . . January 2, 2022 . en . January 6, 2016.
    5. Web site: Hipes . Patrick . Nina Dobrev To Star And Executive Produce Indie Comedy 'Sick Girl', Debut Film From Jennifer Cram . https://web.archive.org/web/20190724180312/https://deadline.com/2019/07/nina-dobrev-sick-girl-movie-wendi-mclendon-covey-jennifer-cram-indie-comedy-1202652447/ . dead . July 24, 2019 . . April 12, 2021 . July 24, 2019.
    6. Web site: Hammond . Pete . ‘Sick Girl’ Review: Warning – Nina Dobrev’s Ailing Cancer “Comedy” May Be Harmful To Your Health . https://web.archive.org/web/20231018205742/https://deadline.com/2023/10/sick-girl-review-nina-dobrevs-cancer-comedy-misfire-1235577246/ . dead . October 18, 2023 . . March 26, 2024 . October 18, 2023.
    7. Web site: Petski . Denise . Ken Marino & Milan Carter Join CBS Comedy Pilot 'Wilde Things' From 'Will & Grace' Creators . https://web.archive.org/web/20201015194803/https://deadline.com/2020/10/ken-marino-milan-carter-cbs-comedy-pilot-wilde-things-will-grace-creators-the-big-bad-wolfes-1234596941/ . dead . October 15, 2020 . . February 10, 2022 . October 13, 2020.
    8. Web site: Petski . Denise . Stephanie Koenig Joins CBS Comedy Pilot 'The Big Bad Wolfes' From 'Will & Grace' Creators . https://web.archive.org/web/20200902014240/https://deadline.com/2020/09/stephanie-koenig-cbs-comedy-pilot-the-big-bad-wolfes-will-and-grace-creators-1234568130/ . dead . September 2, 2020 . . April 12, 2021 . September 1, 2020.
    9. Web site: Bunch . Rebecca . The TV Ratings Guide: CBS Passes on Wilde Things . The TV Ratings Guide . March 26, 2024 . May 14, 2021.
    10. Web site: Petski . Denise . '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 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210708213617/https://deadline.com/2021/07/the-offer-burn-gorman-charles-bluhdorn-patrick-gallo-mario-puzo-josh-zuckerman-peter-bart-the-godfather-series-1234788845/ . dead . July 8, 2021 . . January 2, 2022 . July 8, 2021.
    11. Web site: Donnelly . Matt . Brian Jordan Alvarez, YouTube and Twitter Star, Teases Action Satire in 'A Spy Movie' Trailer . . January 2, 2022 . October 28, 2021.
    12. Web site: Henderson . Taylor . Get Ready to Cry Laughing: 'A Spy Movie' Is Here to Save the Day . . January 2, 2022 . en . December 13, 2021.
    13. Web site: Nicholas Braun, Stephanie Koenig and Debby Ryan Join Zac Efron in Celebrity Thriller ‘Famous’ for Black Bear (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. Alex. Ritman. November 19, 2024. November 19, 2024.