K. J. Steinberg (born June 28, 1973) is an American actress, producer and screenwriter.
Early and personal life
Steinberg was born on June 28th, 1973 in Great Neck, New York to Judy Hiller and attorney Howard E. Steinberg. Her brother, Hank Steinberg, is a director, producer and film writer.
Steinberg is Jewish.
Career
While primarily working behind the scenes Steinberg has made a few appearances on television such as TV Series Without a Trace and TV Movie 61* but it is on Friends where she played Joeys sister Gina where she landed her most famous role..[1] Some of the shows that Steinberg has produced and written for include Mistresses, Gossip Girl and This is Us for which her and the other producers were nominated for a Producers Guild of America in 2019 for best Episodic Drama and 3 Emmy nominations in 2017, 2018 and 2019 for best co executive producer.. In January 2024 it was announced Steinberg would be producing and writing the upcoming Hulu series Amanda:A Coming of Age Horror based on Amanda Knox and her wrongful conviction and its aftermath.[2]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 61* | Picture Girl | |
| 2004 | Release the Cracken | Rec Center Employee | |
| 2005 | Year of the Scapegoat | Sam's Wife |
Television
| Year | Title | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Friends | Gina Tribbiani | Minor Role; 1 episode |
| 2003 | Without A Trace | Emily Blumenthal | Minor Role; 1 episode |
Producer
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2006-2007 | The Nine | 5 episodes |
| 2007 | State of Mind | 7 episodes |
| 2009 | Limelight | TV Movie |
| 2007-2011 | Gossip Girl | 36 episodes |
| 2013 | Gilded Lilys | TV Movie |
| 2013-2016 | Mistresses | 52 episodes |
| 2016-2022 | This is Us | 105 episodes |
| 2024 | Lawless | Upcoming |
Writer
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-2005 | Judging Amy | 2 episodes |
| 2006 | Beautiful People | 2 episodes |
| 2006-2007 | The Nine | 13 episodes |
| 2007 | State of Mind | 2 episodes |
| 2009 | Limelight | TV Movie |
| 2007-2011 | Gossip Girl | 4 episodes |
| 2013 | Gossip Girl:Acapulco | 2 episodes |
| 2013 | Gilded Lilys | TV Movie |
| 2013-2016 | Mistresses | 52 episodes |
| 2019 | Bir Aile Hikayesi | 6 episodes |
| 2020 | Gossip Girl Indonesia | 2 episodes |
| 2016-2022 | This Is Us | 9 episodes |
| 2024 | Lawless | Upcoming |
References
External links
- Sept. 18, 2006 - Hollywood, California, U.S. - LOS ANGELES, CA SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 (SSI) - -.Producers Hank Steinberg and K.J. Steinberg during the premiere after party for the new ABC show THE NINE held at the L.A. Center Studios, on September 18, 2006, in Los Angeles. / K50020MG(Credit Image: © Michael Germana/Globe Photos/ZUMAPRESS.com Stock Photo - Alamy
- Steinberg heads to Warner TV (variety.com)
- K.J. Steinberg | Movie and Film Awards | AllMovie
- KJ Steinberg - Emmy Awards, Nominations and Wins | Television Academy (emmys.com)
- K.J. Steinberg - IMDb