Stephanie Courtney is the popular lady from the Progressive Car Insurance commercials on TV.

What is it with car insurance commercials? They seem to be some of the most witty and memorable ads of late. One that has stuck out this year is the popular Progressive Auto Insurance commercials featuring actress Stephanie Courtney

Her overly perky and sarcastic persona in the commercials always catches your attention, not to mention her retro-style and bright red lipstick. It seems Progressive has found a pretty good competitor to Geico’s legendary Gecko, and eSurance’s cool animated spots. But just who is she, anyway?

She is a 39-year-old actress and comedian, whose biggest break so far seems to be her gig as Flo with Progressive Insurance. She has also appeared on a handful of TV shows, including voiceover work on Tom Goes to the Mayor, Mad Men, and Cavemen.

Courtney also does work with The Groundlings improvisational theatre in LA.