
Stephanie 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.
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Movie Appearances

Scooby-Doo! Adventures: The Mystery Map
as Velma Dinkley / Shirley Stukowski (voice)
2013

Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse
as Sand Creatures (voice)
2002

Sesame Street: Three Bears and a New Baby
as Curly Bear (voice)
2003

Mystery Men
as Mrs. Cornelius - Gambler (uncredited)
1999

Charlie Wilson's War
as Las Vegas Showgirl / Charlie's Party Guest (uncredited)
2007

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play
as Grizzy/Pestie
1999

Sesame Street: Elmo's Music Magic
2011

The Book of Pooh: Stories from the Heart
as Kessie (voice)
2001

Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time
as Curly Bear (voice)
2006

Sesame Street: The Nutcracker
as Mae (voice)
2022

Man on the Moon
as New York City Rockette / Tony Clifton Dancer (uncredited)
1999

ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway
as Self
2007

Sesame Street: When Families Grieve
as Jill
2010

The Book of Pooh: Fun with Friends
as Kessie (voice)
2001

When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special
as Gale Warning
2018

Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
as Betty Lou / Pink Jacket / Little Bird / Prairie Dawn (voice)
2019

A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa
as Additional Muppets (voice)
2008

Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate
as Prairie Dawn / Mae (voice)
2020

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend
as Jan the Backpack (voice)
2020

Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2
as Lulu (voice)
2001
TV Appearances

The Book of Pooh
as Kessie (voice)
2001

Sheep in the Big City
as Lady Virginia Richington / Lisa Rental / The Plot Device (voice)
2000

The View
as Self
1997

The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss
1996

The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss
as Max the Dog / Little Cat B
1996

Sid the Science Kid
2008

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
as Curly Bear (voice)
2014

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
as Puppeteer
2014

The Muppets Mayhem
as Tina Teeth (voice)
2023

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
as Mascot
2014

Girls5eva
as Hermit Crab Puppeteer (uncredited)
2021

Julie's Greenroom
as Peri (voice)
2017