Question: who is the actress who plays flo in the progressive commercials
Answer: Stephanie Courtney ( born February 8 , 1970 ) 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 , and 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 -- 06 ) , Marge on the AMC drama Mad Men ( 2007 ) ; and Diane on the ABC comedy Cavemen ( 2007 ) .