Stephanie Koenig
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, Eve in Swedish Dicks, and Sabrina Oznowich in The Flight Attendant. Koenig frequently collaborates on projects with actor Brian Jordan Alvarez.[1]
Stephanie Koenig | |
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| Alma mater | Michigan State University |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
Koenig is an alumna of Michigan State University.[2]
Career edit
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.[3][4] 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.[5]
In July 2019, Koenig joined the comedy film Sick Girl as Cece,[6] which was released in October 2023.[7] 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.[8][9] CBS passed on the series in 2021.[10] In July 2020, Koenig joined the cast of the biographical-drama miniseries, The Offer, which premiered in April 2022.[11] 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.[12][13]
Filmography edit
Film edit
| 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[12] |
| 2023 | Sick Girl | Cece | |
| TBA | Boys Who Like Books | Veronica |
Television edit
| 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[3] |
| 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 |
References edit
- ^ Alexander, Jonathan (October 5, 2018). "Going for Gold: The Work and Career of Brian Jordan Alvarez". Los Angeles Review of Books. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
- ^ Castellini, Bri (August 16, 2017). "The Genius Behind 'Stupid Idiots'". Stareable.com. Retrieved January 3, 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Busch, Anita (October 17, 2017). "Brad Pankosky, Allison Schwartz Promoted to Agents At Paradigm". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
- ^ Garner, Glenn (January 6, 2016). "Brian Jordan Alvarez Leads Hilarious New Web Series". Out. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Bunch, Rebecca (May 14, 2021). "The TV Ratings Guide: CBS Passes on Wilde Things". The TV Ratings Guide. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
External links edit
- Stephanie Koenig at IMDb