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Nikki Tilroe

Acting Born Dec 26, 1941 Los Angeles, California, U.S 7 credits

Biography

Nikki Tilroe, renowned for portraying the Mime Lady on Today's Special, was a versatile utility player on the show. She performed various roles, from additional puppet characters to providing voices and embodying large costumes. Notably, she portrayed Wanda Willoby in "Babies" (1984) and "Letters" (1985) and voiced Hazel in "Butterflies" (1984). Tilroe brought life to the magic dragon in the story "Byron the Grump and the Magic Dragon." Her most notable role was inside the Blue Cow costume in "Live on Stage" (1985) and "The Blue Cow" (1986), animating Emily the Blue Cow.

Regrettably, Nikki Tilroe passed away on September 1, 2005, following a battle with liver and kidney ailments, leaving behind a legacy of memorable contributions to the show.

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Known for

Film

Moon 44

as The Mime Lady

Full filmography

  • Fraggle Rock (1983) as Muppet Performer
  • Today's Special (1982) as The Mime Lady
  • Follow That Bird (1985) as Board of Birds (voice)
  • Cucumber (1974) as Beaver
  • Different and the Same
  • Today's Special: Live on Stage (1985) as Mime Lady / Magic Dragon
  • Water from the Moon (2002) as (puppets)