ACTOR
Stephanie D'Abruzzo
Known for Nightcrawler · Man on the Moon · Charlie Wilson's War
Stephanie D'Abruzzo (born December 7, 1971) has been a Sesame Street puppeteer since 1993, has performed a myriad of background characters, and recorded vocals for a number of songs. Despite her extensive work with the Muppets, D'Abruzzo first gained greater recognition as an original cast member of the puppet musical Avenue Qwhere she originated the characters of Kate Monster and Lucy the Slut.
Snapshot 2026-10-16
- Born
- Dec 7, 1971
- Birthplace
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Known For
- Acting
Biography
Stephanie D'Abruzzo (born December 7, 1971) has been a Sesame Street puppeteer since 1993, has performed a myriad of background characters, and recorded vocals for a number of songs. Despite her extensive work with the Muppets, D'Abruzzo first gained greater recognition as an original cast member of the puppet musical Avenue Qwhere she originated the characters of Kate Monster and Lucy the Slut.
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Known For
MOVIE
NightcrawlerTelephone Woman with Gloves (uncredited) · 2014
★ 7.7
★ 7.7
MOVIE
Man on the MoonNew York City Rockette / Tony Clifton Dancer (uncredited) · 1999
★ 7.2
★ 7.2
MOVIE
Charlie Wilson's WarLas Vegas Showgirl / Charlie's Party Guest (uncredited) · 2007
★ 6.5
★ 6.5
MOVIE
Mystery MenMrs. Cornelius - Gambler (uncredited) · 1999
★ 5.9
★ 5.9
TV
Last Week Tonight with John OliverCurly Bear (voice) · 2014
★ 7.8
★ 7.8
TV
Unbreakable Kimmy SchmidtPupazza Puppeteer #2 · 2015
★ 7.1
★ 7.1
TV
Sesame StreetCurly Bear / Prairie Dawn (voice) · 1969
★ 7.1
★ 7.1
TV
ScrubsPatti · 2001
★ 8.2
★ 8.2
Filmography
Movies
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical CelebrationMuppet Performer (voice) (uncredited)
1993
CinderElmoMuppet Performer (voice)
1999
Man on the MoonNew York City Rockette / Tony Clifton Dancer (uncredited)
1999
Mystery MenMrs. Cornelius - Gambler (uncredited)
1999
The Adventures of Elmo in GrouchlandGrizzy / Pestie (voice)
1999
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and PlayGrizzy/Pestie
1999
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Flowers, Bananas & More!Tumbleweed (voice)
2000
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Singing, Drawing & More!Diva D'Abruzzo/Telephone
2000
Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf(voice)
2001
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!Additional Muppet Performer
2001
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2Lulu (voice)
2001
The Book of Pooh: Fun with FriendsKessie (voice)
2001
The Book of Pooh: Stories from the HeartKessie (voice)
2001
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word PlayFlo / Frosty Four Singer (voice)
2002
Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the FirehouseSand Creatures (voice)
2002
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays!
2002
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!Pillow / Wisdom Tooth
2002
Elmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!)Pillow
2003
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Head to Toe with Elmo!
2003
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food SongsLittle Miss Muffet (voice)
2003
Sesame Street: Three Bears and a New BabyCurly Bear (voice)
2003
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?Additional Muppet Performer
2004
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Food, Water & Exercise!
2005
Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty TimeCurly Bear (voice)
2006
Charlie Wilson's WarLas Vegas Showgirl / Charlie's Party Guest (uncredited)
2007
Elmo's Christmas CountdownAdditional Muppet Performer (voice)
2007
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country SongsMonica the Harmonica / Mousey
2007
ShowBusiness: The Road to BroadwaySelf
2007
A Muppets Christmas: Letters to SantaAdditional Muppets (voice)
2008
Sesame Street: Love the Earth!Additional Muppet Performer
2008JH
Jim Henson's Tales from MuppetlandEditor
2009JH
Jim Henson: His Sesame Street StoryEditor
2009
Sesame Street: When Families GrieveJill
2010
Sesame Street: Elmo's Music Magic
2011
Sesame Street: Elmo's Shape AdventureCircle / Square (voice)
2011
Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures
2011
Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic NumbersLiz Lemon
2012
Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars
2012
Scooby-Doo! Adventures: The Mystery MapVelma Dinkley / Shirley Stukowski (voice)
2013JH
Jim Henson: Behind the SeamsEditor
2014
NightcrawlerTelephone Woman with Gloves (uncredited)
2014
When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street SpecialGale Warning
2018
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary CelebrationBetty Lou / Pink Jacket / Little Bird / Prairie Dawn (voice)
2019
Sesame Street: Elmo's PlaydatePrairie Dawn / Mae (voice)
2020
The Monster at the End of This StoryGrover's Mother
2020
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the ReverendJan the Backpack (voice)
2020
Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a PuppyMae (voice)
2021
Sesame Street: The NutcrackerMae (voice)
2022
Jim Henson Idea ManSelf (archive footage)
2024
The Muppet ShowMuppet Performer
2026Television
Sesame StreetCurly Bear / Prairie Dawn (voice) · 70 eps
1969
The Wubbulous World of Dr. SeussMax the Dog / Little Cat B · 40 eps
1996The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss11 eps
1996
The ViewSelf · 1 eps
1997
OobiUma (voice) · 100 eps
2000
Sheep in the Big CityLady Virginia Richington / Lisa Rental / The Plot Device (voice) · 27 eps
2000
ScrubsPatti · 2 eps
2001ScrubsA.M. Muppet (Ex Ray) (voice) · 1 eps
2001
The Book of PoohKessie (voice) · 106 eps
2001
Jack's Big Music ShowGreen Sheep (voice) · 1 eps
2005Jack's Big Music ShowScat Cat (voice) · 1 eps
2005Jack's Big Music ShowGertrude (voice) · 1 eps
2005
Last Week Tonight with John OliverCurly Bear (voice) · 1 eps
2014Last Week Tonight with John OliverPuppeteer · 2 eps
2014Last Week Tonight with John OliverMascot · 2 eps
2014
Unbreakable Kimmy SchmidtPupazza Puppeteer #2 · 1 eps
2015Unbreakable Kimmy SchmidtPuppeteer · 1 eps
2015Unbreakable Kimmy SchmidtJan · 1 eps
2015
Julie's GreenroomPeri (voice) · 13 eps
2017
HelpstersCody (voice) · 40 eps
2019
Helpsters Help YouCody (voice) · 6 eps
2020
Girls5evaHermit Crab Puppeteer (uncredited) · 1 eps
2021
The Muppets MayhemTina Teeth (voice) · 3 eps
2023Photos
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