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Born Name:
Stephanie Courtney
Born Date:
February 8, 1970
Born Place:
Stony Point, New York
Died Date:
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Occupations:
Actress, comedian
Brief Biography:
Stephanie Courtney best known for her role as "Flo" in Progressive Corporation commercials since 2008. A dedicated member of The Groundlings improv group, she has also appeared in Mad Men, The Goldbergs, and films like Blades of Glory.
Early Life and Education:
Education: Graduated with an English degree from Binghamton University in 1992.
Training: Studied acting at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York City.
Career Highlights:
The Groundlings: Moved to Los Angeles and became a member of the main company at The Groundlings in 2004.
"Those Courtney Girls": Wrote and performed a sketch show with her sister, Jennifer Courtney.
Television & Film: Appeared in Tom Goes to the Mayor (voice), Mad Men (Marge), Cavemen (Diane), and The Goldbergs (Essie Karp). Film roles include The Heartbreak Kid and Melvin Goes to Dinner.
"Flo" for Progressive: Started in 2008, her portrayal of Flo made her a highly recognized commercial face, often noted for her energetic, retro-styled performance.
Net Worth: She is reported to be one of the highest-paid commercial actors, with an estimated annual salary of $1 million from her Progressive role.