Stephanie D'Abruzzo

Born: 1971-12-07 in 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.

Filmography

2026

The Muppet Show as Muppet Performer

2024

Jim Henson Idea Man as Self (archive footage)

2023

The Muppets Mayhem as Tina Teeth (voice)

2022

Sesame Street: The Nutcracker as Mae (voice)

2021

Girls5eva as Hermit Crab Puppeteer (uncredited)
Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy as Mae (voice)

2020

Helpsters Help You as Cody (voice)
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend as Jan the Backpack (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate as Prairie Dawn / Mae (voice)
The Monster at the End of This Story as Grover's Mother

2019

Helpsters as Cody (voice)
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration as Betty Lou / Pink Jacket / Little Bird / Prairie Dawn (voice)

2018

When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special as Gale Warning

2017

Julie's Greenroom as Peri (voice)

2015

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt as Pupazza Puppeteer #2

2014

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver as Curly Bear (voice)
Nightcrawler as Telephone Woman with Gloves (uncredited)
Jim Henson: Behind the Seams ... (Editor)

2013

Scooby-Doo! Adventures: The Mystery Map as Velma Dinkley / Shirley Stukowski (voice)

2007

Charlie Wilson's War as Las Vegas Showgirl / Charlie's Party Guest (uncredited)
ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway as Self
Elmo's Christmas Countdown as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country Songs as Monica the Harmonica / Mousey

2006

Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time as Curly Bear (voice)

2005

Jack's Big Music Show as Green Sheep (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Food, Water & Exercise!

2004

Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song? as Additional Muppet Performer

2003

Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs as Little Miss Muffet (voice)
Elmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!) as Pillow
Sesame Street: Three Bears and a New Baby as Curly Bear (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Head to Toe with Elmo!

2002

Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse as Sand Creatures (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays!
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play as Flo / Frosty Four Singer (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo! as Pillow / Wisdom Tooth

2001

Scrubs as Patti
The Book of Pooh as Kessie (voice)
The Book of Pooh: Stories from the Heart as Kessie (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West! as Additional Muppet Performer
Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf as (voice)
The Book of Pooh: Fun with Friends as Kessie (voice)
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2 as Lulu (voice)

2000

Oobi as Uma (voice)
Sheep in the Big City as Lady Virginia Richington / Lisa Rental / The Plot Device (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Singing, Drawing & More! as Diva D'Abruzzo/Telephone
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Flowers, Bananas & More! as Tumbleweed (voice)

1999

Man on the Moon as New York City Rockette / Tony Clifton Dancer (uncredited)
Mystery Men as Mrs. Cornelius - Gambler (uncredited)
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland as Grizzy / Pestie (voice)
CinderElmo as Muppet Performer (voice)
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play as Grizzy/Pestie

1997

The View as Self

1996

The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss as Max the Dog / Little Cat B

1993

Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration as Muppet Performer (voice) (uncredited)

1969

Sesame Street as Curly Bear / Prairie Dawn (voice)