Courtney Henggeler

Courtney Henggeler (born December 11, 1981) is an American actress known for her starring role as Amanda LaRusso in the YouTube Premium comedy-drama web television series Cobra Kai. She also played the cheeky character Missy in The Big Bang Theory.[3][4]

Courtney Henggeler
Born (1981-12-11) December 11, 1981[1]
Phillipsburg, New Jersey, United States
OccupationActress
Years active2003–present
Spouse(s)
Ross Kohn
(
m. 2015)
Children2[2]

Early life and education

Born in Phillipsburg New Jersey, Henggeler received her first acting lessons in Los Angeles. She credits her childhood best friend Patti for making her audition for a high school production of Carousel when she was in 9th grade. She pretended to eat an apple while singing about clams for the role.[5]

Career

Henggeler started off her acting career with a main role in the horror B-movie The Bog Creatures in 2003. Two years later, she made a guest appearance in the medical drama House.[6] In 2008 and again in 2018, Henggeler portrayed a guest role in the popular sitcom The Big Bang Theory as Missy Cooper, the twin sister of the show's main character Sheldon Cooper.[6] After playing various guest roles in several movies and TV shows over the years and a recurring role on the CBS sitcom Mom, Henggeler finally made her breakthrough in 2018 when she landed a starring role on Cobra Kai as Amanda LaRusso, the wife of the original Karate Kid Daniel LaRusso.In 2019 she can be seen in Hulu's Episodic Holiday Horror series "In the Dark" playing an overprivledged mother who invites Thanksgiving reenactors into her home to remind her family of the reasons to be thankful(and to show off to their neighbors) bad things ensue.

Personal life

Henggeler married Ross Kohn in October 2015. They have a son Oscar Noah, born in February 2017.[7] In March 2019, the couple had their second child together.[8]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2003The Bog CreaturesSusan BethThis was Henggeler's debut
2005The Legacy of Walter FrummMaid
2009Two Dollar BeerMolly
2010True LoveAlexa
2010Peas in a PodJulie
2010Wing BitchesCourtney
2011Friends with BenefitsFlight Attendant
2012Hitting the CycleSamantha
2013Kristin's Christmas PastSophia
2017FixedMaria
2017FeedKate
2018Nobody's FoolHillary

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2005HouseServer1 episode
2008, 2013, 2018The Big Bang TheoryMissy Cooper3 episodes
2008Criminal MindsJenna1 episode
2009RoommatesAnna1 episode
2009NCISScorpio Sinn1 episode
2009Accidentally on PurposeDani1 episode
2011Working ClassRachel3 episodes
2011Happy EndingsAndrea1 episode
2011Melissa & JoeyBianca1 episode
2013Back in the GameKeeley1 episode
2013–2015MomClaudia5 episodes
2014Royal PainsNancy Conrad1 episode
2014Franklin & BashMolly Taylor1 episode
2014Faking ItRobin2 episodes
2014The Mysteries of LauraNora1 episode
2015StitchersSuzanne Parks1 episode
2016Mary + JaneMandy1 episode
2016Henry DangerGwen1 episode
2016BonesDr. Jane Levy1 episode
2018Jane the VirginSatchet1 episode
2018–presentCobra KaiAmanda LaRusso20 episodes
2018Fuller HouseRenee1 episode
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References
  1. "Courtney Henggeler". Instagram. Retrieved 2018-12-11.
  2. "INTERVIEW: COBRA KAI'S COURTNEY HENGGELER". BriefTake. Retrieved 2018-11-18.
  3. "Cobra Kai: First trailer for Karate Kid sequel is here". The Independent. Archived from the original on 2014-08-16. Retrieved 2018-11-18.
  4. ""The Karate Kid" Returns With New YouTube Red Series". Cheddar (TV channel). Retrieved 2018-12-03.
  5. "Courtney Henggeler – (Friends With Benefits – 2011)". Matt J. Horn. Archived from the original on 2014-08-16. Retrieved 2018-11-18.
  6. "Courtney Henggeler | TV Guide". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2018-11-29.
  7. "Baby Registry of Courtney Henggeler and Ross Kohn". My Registry. Retrieved 2018-11-18.
  8. "Courtney Henggeler Is Pregnant! Cobra Kai Star Expecting Second Child with Husband Ross Kohn". People. Retrieved 2010-01-20.


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