Stephanie D'Abruzzo
Known for Acting · 61 credits
- Born
- 1971-12-07 (age 54)
- Place of birth
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Also known as
- Stephanie Ann D'Abruzzo
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.
Known For
Sesame Street
1969
as Curly Bear / Prairie Dawn (voice)
The View
1997
as Self
Scrubs
2001
as Patti / A.M. Muppet (Ex Ray) (voice)
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
2014
as Curly Bear (voice) / Puppeteer / Mascot
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
2015
as Pupazza Puppeteer #2 / Jan
Nightcrawler
2014
as Telephone Woman with Gloves (uncredited)
TV Shows (16)
Sesame Street
1969
as Curly Bear / Prairie Dawn (voice)
The View
1997
as Self
Scrubs
2001
as Patti / A.M. Muppet (Ex Ray) (voice)
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
2014
as Curly Bear (voice) / Puppeteer / Mascot
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
2015
as Pupazza Puppeteer #2 / Jan
Girls5eva
2021
as Hermit Crab Puppeteer (uncredited)
Oobi
2000
as Uma (voice)
Sid the Science Kid
2008
The Muppets Mayhem
2023
as Tina Teeth (voice)
The Book of Pooh
2001
as Kessie (voice)
The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss
1996
as Max the Dog / Little Cat B
Helpsters
2019
as Cody (voice)
Julie's Greenroom
2017
as Peri (voice)
Sheep in the Big City
2000
as Lady Virginia Richington / Lisa Rental / The Plot Device (voice)
Jack's Big Music Show
2005
as Green Sheep (voice) / Scat Cat (voice) / Gertrude (voice)
Helpsters Help You
2020
as Cody (voice)
Movies (45)
Nightcrawler
2014
as Telephone Woman with Gloves (uncredited)
The Muppet Show
2026
as Muppet Performer
Charlie Wilson's War
2007
as Las Vegas Showgirl / Charlie's Party Guest (uncredited)
Man on the Moon
1999
as New York City Rockette / Tony Clifton Dancer (uncredited)
Jim Henson Idea Man
2024
as Self (archive footage)
Mystery Men
1999
as Mrs. Cornelius - Gambler (uncredited)
Scooby-Doo! Adventures: The Mystery Map
2013
as Velma Dinkley / Shirley Stukowski (voice)
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
1999
as Grizzy / Pestie (voice)
Elmo's Christmas Countdown
2007
as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend
2020
as Jan the Backpack (voice)
ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway
2007
as Self
Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse
2002
as Sand Creatures (voice)
Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars
2012
Elmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!)
2003
as Pillow
Avenue Q
2003
as Kate Monster / Lucy the Slut
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
2003
as Little Miss Muffet (voice)
A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa
2008
as Additional Muppets (voice)
Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures
2011
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
1993
as Muppet Performer (voice) (uncredited)
The Book of Pooh: Stories from the Heart
2001
as Kessie (voice)
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?
2004
as Additional Muppet Performer
CinderElmo
1999
as Muppet Performer (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate
2020
as Prairie Dawn / Mae (voice)
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
2019
as Betty Lou / Pink Jacket / Little Bird / Prairie Dawn (voice)
The Book of Pooh: Fun with Friends
2001
as Kessie (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time
2006
as Curly Bear (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers
2012
as Liz Lemon
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play
2002
as Flo / Frosty Four Singer (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!
2001
as Additional Muppet Performer
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play
1999
as Grizzy/Pestie
Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf
2001
as (voice)
Sesame Street: Love the Earth!
2008
as Additional Muppet Performer
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Flowers, Bananas & More!
2000
as Tumbleweed (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!
2002
as Pillow / Wisdom Tooth
Sesame Street: When Families Grieve
2010
as Jill
When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special
2018
as Gale Warning
Sesame Street: Elmo's Shape Adventure
2011
as Circle / Square (voice)
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country Songs
2007
as Monica the Harmonica / Mousey
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2
2001
as Lulu (voice)
Sesame Street: Three Bears and a New Baby
2003
as Curly Bear (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's Music Magic
2011
Sesame Street: The Nutcracker
2022
as Mae (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Food, Water & Exercise!
2005
Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy
2021
as Mae (voice)
The Monster at the End of This Story
2020
as Grover's Mother
About Stephanie D'Abruzzo
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. With 61 credits spanning from 1969 to 2026, Stephanie D'Abruzzo has appeared in 45 films and 16 TV shows.
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Most Popular Stephanie D'Abruzzo Movies
- Nightcrawler (2014) — as Telephone Woman with Gloves (uncredited)
- The Muppet Show (2026) — as Muppet Performer
- Charlie Wilson's War (2007) — as Las Vegas Showgirl / Charlie's Party Guest (uncredited)
- Man on the Moon (1999) — as New York City Rockette / Tony Clifton Dancer (uncredited)
- Jim Henson Idea Man (2024) — as Self (archive footage)
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