Stephanie Courtney

Stephanie Courtney
Born (1970-02-08) February 8, 1970 (age 54)
Stony Point, New York, U.S.
Alma materBinghamton University (BA)
Occupation(s)Actress, comedian
Years active1998–present
Known forPortraying Flo in Progressive Insurance ads
SpouseScott Kolanach (m. 2008)
RelativesJennifer Courtney (sister)

Stephanie Courtney (born February 8, 1970)[1] is an American actress and comedian, best known for playing the advertising character Flo in television and radio commercials for Progressive Corporation beginning in 2008.[2][3]

Courtney is also noted for her recurring roles on several television series, including the voices of Renee the Receptionist and Joy Peters on the Adult Swim comedy Tom Goes to the Mayor (2004–2006), Marge on the AMC drama Mad Men (2007), and Diane on the ABC comedy Cavemen (2007). She also appeared in the season 2 premiere of Men of a Certain Age, and played Essie Karp in The Goldbergs. Courtney was a member of The Groundlings, an improvisational and sketch comedy theater in Los Angeles, California.

  1. ^ Russell, Mallory (February 27, 2012). "Meet Progressive's Flo: Standup Comic Stephanie Courtney". Business Insider. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
  2. ^ Elliott, Stuart (January 17, 2010). "Until Flo Ebbs, Progressive Will Capitalize on Her Popularity". The New York Times. Retrieved May 9, 2010.
  3. ^ Weaver, Caity (November 25, 2023). "Everybody Knows Flo From Progressive. Who Is Stephanie Courtney?". The New York Times. Retrieved November 30, 2023.