Stephanie D'Abruzzo
Acting
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
2026The Muppet Show
Muppet Performer
2024Jim Henson Idea Man
Self (archive footage)
2022Sesame Street: The Nutcracker
Mae (voice)
2021Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy
Mae (voice)
2020Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate
Prairie Dawn / Mae (voice)
2020Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend
Jan the Backpack (voice)
2020The Monster at the End of This Story
Grover's Mother
2019Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
Betty Lou / Pink Jacket / Little Bird / Prairie Dawn (voice)
2018When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special
Gale Warning
2014Nightcrawler
Telephone Woman with Gloves (uncredited)
2013Scooby-Doo! Adventures: The Mystery Map
Velma Dinkley / Shirley Stukowski (voice)
2012Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers
Liz Lemon
2012Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars
2011Sesame Street: Elmo's Music Magic
2011Sesame Street: Elmo's Shape Adventure
Circle / Square (voice)
2011Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures
2010Sesame Street: When Families Grieve
Jill
2008A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa
Additional Muppets (voice)
2008Sesame Street: Love the Earth!
Additional Muppet Performer
2007Charlie Wilson's War
Las Vegas Showgirl / Charlie's Party Guest (uncredited)
2007ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway
Self
2007Elmo's Christmas Countdown
Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
2007Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Country Songs
Monica the Harmonica / Mousey
2006Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time
Curly Bear (voice)