Stephanie D'Abruzzo
Biography
Stephanie Ann D'Abruzzo is an American actress and puppeteer born on December 7, 1971, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She has been a puppeteer for the television program Sesame Street, where she has performed various Muppets, a myriad of background characters, and recorded vocals for a number of songs. In addition to her work on Sesame Street, she gained greater recognition as an original cast member of the puppet musical Avenue Q, where she originated the roles of Kate Monster and Lucy the Slut. Her career includes dozens of known acting credits across television and film projects.
Career overview
Stephanie Ann D'Abruzzo is an American actress and puppeteer born on December 7, 1971, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her career includes extensive work as a television performer, notably working as a puppeteer on the television program Sesame Street. In her role on the program, she has performed various Muppets, including a myriad of background characters, and has recorded vocals for a number of songs.
In addition to her television work with the Muppets, D'Abruzzo gained greater recognition as an original cast member of the puppet musical Avenue Q. Within that production, she originated the characters of Kate Monster and Lucy the Slut.
Across her acting career, D'Abruzzo has accumulated a significant number of known credits, totaling sixty-five known credits according to available database records. Her professional background encompasses both television puppetry and stage performance as an actress and puppeteer.
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Full Filmography
74 titles- The Muppet Show (2026) as Muppet Performer
- Jim Henson Idea Man (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- The Muppets Mayhem (2023) as Tina Teeth (voice)
- Sesame Street: The Nutcracker (2022) as Mae (voice)
- Girls5eva (2021) as Hermit Crab Puppeteer (uncredited)
- Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy (2021) as Mae (voice)
- Helpsters Help You (2020) as Cody (voice)
- Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend (2020) as Jan the Backpack (voice)
- Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate (2020) as Prairie Dawn / Mae (voice)
- The Monster at the End of This Story (2020) as Grover's Mother
- Helpsters (2019) as Cody (voice)
- Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration (2019) as Betty Lou / Pink Jacket / Little Bird / Prairie Dawn (voice)
- When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special (2018) as Gale Warning
- Julie's Greenroom (2017) as Peri (voice)
- Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015) as Pupazza Puppeteer #2
- Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015) as Puppeteer
- Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015) as Jan
- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014) as Curly Bear (voice)
- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014) as Puppeteer
- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014) as Mascot
- Nightcrawler (2014) as Telephone Woman with Gloves (uncredited)
- Jim Henson: Behind the Seams (2014) Editor
- Scooby-Doo! Adventures: The Mystery Map (2013) as Velma Dinkley / Shirley Stukowski (voice)
- Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars (2012)
- Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers (2012) as Liz Lemon
- Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures (2011)
- Sesame Street: Elmo's Shape Adventure (2011) as Circle / Square (voice)
- Sesame Street: Elmo's Music Magic (2011)
- Sesame Street: When Families Grieve (2010) as Jill
- Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story (2009) Editor
- Jim Henson's Tales from Muppetland (2009) Editor
- Sid the Science Kid (2008)
- A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa (2008) as Additional Muppets (voice)
- Sesame Street: Love the Earth! (2008) as Additional Muppet Performer
- Charlie Wilson's War (2007) as Las Vegas Showgirl / Charlie's Party Guest (uncredited)
- ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway (2007) as Self
- Elmo's Christmas Countdown (2007) as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
- Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country Songs (2007) as Monica the Harmonica / Mousey
- Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time (2006) as Curly Bear (voice)
- Jack's Big Music Show (2005) as Green Sheep (voice)
- Jack's Big Music Show (2005) as Scat Cat (voice)
- Jack's Big Music Show (2005) as Gertrude (voice)
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Food, Water & Exercise! (2005)
- Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song? (2004) as Additional Muppet Performer
- Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs (2003) as Little Miss Muffet (voice)
- Elmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!) (2003) as Pillow
- Sesame Street: Three Bears and a New Baby (2003) as Curly Bear (voice)
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Head to Toe with Elmo! (2003)
- Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse (2002) as Sand Creatures (voice)
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays! (2002)
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo! (2002) as Pillow / Wisdom Tooth
- Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play (2002) as Flo / Frosty Four Singer (voice)
- Scrubs (2001) as Patti
- Scrubs (2001) as A.M. Muppet (Ex Ray) (voice)
- The Book of Pooh (2001) as Kessie (voice)
- The Book of Pooh: Stories from the Heart (2001) as Kessie (voice)
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West! (2001) as Additional Muppet Performer
- The Book of Pooh: Fun with Friends (2001) as Kessie (voice)
- Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf (2001) as (voice)
- Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2 (2001) as Lulu (voice)
- Oobi (2000) as Uma (voice)
- Sheep in the Big City (2000) as Lady Virginia Richington / Lisa Rental / The Plot Device (voice)
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Singing, Drawing & More! (2000) as Diva D'Abruzzo/Telephone
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Flowers, Bananas & More! (2000) as Tumbleweed (voice)
- Man on the Moon (1999) as New York City Rockette / Tony Clifton Dancer (uncredited)
- Mystery Men (1999) as Mrs. Cornelius - Gambler (uncredited)
- The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999) as Grizzy / Pestie (voice)
- CinderElmo (1999) as Muppet Performer (voice)
- The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play (1999) as Grizzy/Pestie
- The View (1997) as Self
- The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss (1996)
- The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss (1996) as Max the Dog / Little Cat B
- Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration (1993) as Muppet Performer (voice) (uncredited)
- Sesame Street (1969) as Curly Bear / Prairie Dawn (voice)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Stephanie D'Abruzzo best known for?
Stephanie D'Abruzzo is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Muppet Show (2026), The Muppets Mayhem (2023), Girls5eva (2021), Helpsters (2019).
When and where was Stephanie D'Abruzzo born?
Stephanie D'Abruzzo was born on December 7, 1971 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
How many credits does Stephanie D'Abruzzo have?
Stephanie D'Abruzzo has accumulated over 74 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1969 to 2026.
What is Stephanie D'Abruzzo's background in cinema and television?
Stephanie Ann D'Abruzzo is an American actress and puppeteer born on December 7, 1971, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She has been a puppeteer for the television program Sesame Street, where she has performed various Muppets, a myriad of background characters, and recorded vocals for a number of songs. In addition to her...
Stephanie D'Abruzzo by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Scrubs (2001) as Patti — aged about 29
- Scrubs (2001) as A.M. Muppet (Ex Ray) (voice) — aged about 29
- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014) as Curly Bear (voice) — aged about 42
- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014) as Puppeteer — aged about 42
- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014) as Mascot — aged about 42
- The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss (1996) — aged about 24
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