Stephanie Courtney is an American actress and comedian with a net worth of 6 million dollars. Stephanie Courtney is renowned for portraying “Flo” in a series of multiple commercials for Progressive Insurance, but she has also appeared in several popular films and television shows like ‘The Goldbergs’ and ‘Mad Men.’
Early Life
Born on February 8, 1970, in Stony Point, New York, Stephanie Courtney is the youngest of three children, with her father serving as a high school history teacher and her mother as a singer. She graduated from Binghamton University in 1992 with an English Degree, actively participating in theater during her time there. Notably, she portrayed the role of Elizabeth Proctor in one of the school’s productions of “The Crucible.”
Expressing her lifelong aspiration to be an entertainer, Stephanie moved to New York City after graduation. During this period, she shared an apartment with future author and columnist Meghan Daum. In the city, she worked as a secretary for Smith Barney Chairman Robert F. Greenhill in the evenings while simultaneously pursuing acting studies at the Neighborhood Playhouse.
Career
Stephanie initially moved to Los Angeles to become a stand-up comedian. She lived with her beloved sister, Jennifer Courtney, who was enjoying success as an actress. The two sisters wrote and performed the sketch Those Courtney Girls around clubs in Los Angeles and later took their sketch to the Aspen Comedy Festival.
Stephanie joined the training program of The Groundlings, an improvised and sketch comedy group. In 2004, she became a renowned member of its 30-person main company. It was here that she met Scott Kolanach, the theater’s lighting director, who would later become her husband in early 2008.
Meanwhile, Stephanie juggled odd jobs and auditions, primarily aiming for commercial roles to make ends meet. However, her breakthrough came in 2008 when Progressive Insurance cast her as Flo. Flo’s Facebook fan page boasts over 5 million likes, and several years into the campaign, both Flo and Stephanie Courtney continue to thrive, with a $1 million annual salary.
In addition to her commercial success, Stephanie Courtney has showcased her talent in various roles. She voiced Joy Peters on the television series “Tom Goes to the Mayor” from 2004 to 2006 and had a recurring role as Marge on the TV series “Mad Men” in 2007.
Her achievements include winning a Copper Wing Award at the Phoenix Film Festival in 2003 for Best Ensemble Acting in “Melvin Goes to Dinner.” Nominated for a Streamy Award for Best Ensemble Cast in a Web Series for “Back on Topps” in 2010, she has also lent her talent to brands such as Skittles, General Mills cereal, and Wienerschnitzel.
Beyond her commercial work, Stephanie Courtney has made appearances in numerous movies and television shows, notable among them being “Mad Men,” “Blades of Glory,” “Everybody Loves Raymond,” “ER,” “The Man Show,” “The United States of Tara,” “Fred: The Movie,” “Fred 2: Night of the Living Fred,” “The Brothers Solomon,” and “The Heartbreak Kid.”
“Flo Progressive” Salary
Stephanie Courtney earns $1 million annually playing ‘Flo’ from Progressive in their commercials. Normally when an actor portrays a character for a long time, for instance, the Verizon Guy or Milana Vayntrub the AT&T girl, they eventually negotiate a direct deal with the brand away From the normal SAG-AFTRA union pay scales.
Moreover, they get a pay rise for being the official spokesperson, residuals for current commercial airings, and an exclusive buyout that prevents them from taking other jobs. When you add everything up, someone like Stephanie Courtney potentially earns over $2 million per year.