Person

Stephanie D'Abruzzo

Acting · Born 1971-12-07 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

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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  Sesame Street

  Curly Bear / Prairie Dawn (voice)

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  Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

  Curly Bear (voice)

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  The View

  Self

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  Scrubs

  Patti

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  Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

  Pupazza Puppeteer #2

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  Nightcrawler

  Telephone Woman with Gloves (uncredited)

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  Girls5eva

  Hermit Crab Puppeteer (uncredited)

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  The Book of Pooh

  Kessie (voice)

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  The Muppets Mayhem

  Tina Teeth (voice)

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  Sid the Science Kid

  2008

• 2026The Muppet ShowMuppet Performer
• 2024Jim Henson Idea ManSelf (archive footage)
• 2023The Muppets MayhemTina Teeth (voice)
• 2022Sesame Street: The NutcrackerMae (voice)
• 2021Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a PuppyMae (voice)
• 2021Girls5evaHermit Crab Puppeteer (uncredited)
• 2020The Monster at the End of This StoryGrover's Mother
• 2020Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the ReverendJan the Backpack (voice)
• 2020Helpsters Help YouCody (voice)
• 2020Sesame Street: Elmo's PlaydatePrairie Dawn / Mae (voice)
• 2019Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary CelebrationBetty Lou / Pink Jacket / Little Bird / Prairie Dawn (voice)
• 2019HelpstersCody (voice)
• 2018When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street SpecialGale Warning
• 2017Julie's GreenroomPeri (voice)
• 2015Unbreakable Kimmy SchmidtPupazza Puppeteer #2
• 2014NightcrawlerTelephone Woman with Gloves (uncredited)
• 2014Jim Henson: Behind the SeamsEditor
• 2014Last Week Tonight with John OliverCurly Bear (voice)
• 2013Scooby-Doo! Adventures: The Mystery MapVelma Dinkley / Shirley Stukowski (voice)
• 2012Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic NumbersLiz Lemon
• 2012Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars
• 2011Sesame Street: Elmo's Shape AdventureCircle / Square (voice)
• 2011Sesame Street: Elmo's Music Magic
• 2011Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures
• 2010Sesame Street: When Families GrieveJill
• 2009Jim Henson: His Sesame Street StoryEditor
• 2009Jim Henson's Tales from MuppetlandEditor
• 2008A Muppets Christmas: Letters to SantaAdditional Muppets (voice)
• 2008Sid the Science Kid
• 2008Sesame Street: Love the Earth!Additional Muppet Performer
• 2007Elmo's Christmas CountdownAdditional Muppet Performer (voice)
• 2007Charlie Wilson's WarLas Vegas Showgirl / Charlie's Party Guest (uncredited)
• 2007Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country SongsMonica the Harmonica / Mousey
• 2007ShowBusiness: The Road to BroadwaySelf
• 2006Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty TimeCurly Bear (voice)
• 2005Jack's Big Music ShowGreen Sheep (voice)
• 2005Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Food, Water & Exercise!
• 2004Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?Additional Muppet Performer
• 2003Sesame Street: Three Bears and a New BabyCurly Bear (voice)
• 2003Elmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!)Pillow
• 2003Avenue QKate Monster / Lucy the Slut
• 2003Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food SongsLittle Miss Muffet (voice)
• 2002Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the FirehouseSand Creatures (voice)
• 2002Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word PlayFlo / Frosty Four Singer (voice)
• 2002Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!Pillow / Wisdom Tooth
• 2001Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!Additional Muppet Performer
• 2001Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2Lulu (voice)
• 2001ScrubsPatti
• 2001The Book of Pooh: Fun with FriendsKessie (voice)
• 2001The Book of Pooh: Stories from the HeartKessie (voice)
• 2001The Book of PoohKessie (voice)
• 2001Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf(voice)
• 2000Sheep in the Big CityLady Virginia Richington / Lisa Rental / The Plot Device (voice)
• 2000Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Flowers, Bananas & More!Tumbleweed (voice)
• 2000OobiUma (voice)
• 1999Man on the MoonNew York City Rockette / Tony Clifton Dancer (uncredited)
• 1999The Adventures of Elmo in GrouchlandGrizzy / Pestie (voice)
• 1999The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and PlayGrizzy/Pestie
• 1999Mystery MenMrs. Cornelius - Gambler (uncredited)
• 1999CinderElmoMuppet Performer (voice)
• 1997The ViewSelf
• 1996The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss
• 1993Sesame Street Jam: A Musical CelebrationMuppet Performer (voice) (uncredited)
• 1969Sesame StreetCurly Bear / Prairie Dawn (voice)