Quick Facts
Born:
1941-12-26
Birthplace:
Los Angeles, California, U.S
Credits:
7 Total Roles
Nikki Tilroe
Acting
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Biography
Nikki Tilroe, renowned for portraying the Mime Lady on Today's Special, was a versatile utility player on the show. She performed various roles, from additional puppet characters to providing voices and embodying large costumes. Notably, she portrayed Wanda Willoby in "Babies" (1984) and "Letters" (1985) and voiced Hazel in "Butterflies" (1984). Tilroe brought life to the magic dragon in the story "Byron the Grump and the Magic Dragon." Her most notable role was inside the Blue Cow costume in "Live on Stage" (1985) and "The Blue Cow" (1986), animating Emily the Blue Cow.
Regrettably, Nikki Tilroe passed away on September 1, 2005, following a battle with liver and kidney ailments, leaving behind a legacy of memorable contributions to the show.
Regrettably, Nikki Tilroe passed away on September 1, 2005, following a battle with liver and kidney ailments, leaving behind a legacy of memorable contributions to the show.
Known For
Fraggle Rock
Muppet Performer
Follow That Bird
Board of Birds (voice)
Today's Special
The Mime Lady
Today's Special: Live on Stage
Mime Lady / Magic Dragon
Water from the Moon
(puppets)
Different and the Same
Self
Cucumber
Beaver
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Water from the Moon MOVIE | (puppets) |
| 1985 | Follow That Bird MOVIE | Board of Birds (voice) |
| 1985 | Today's Special: Live on Stage MOVIE | Mime Lady / Magic Dragon |
| 1983 | Fraggle Rock TV | Muppet Performer |
| 1982 | Today's Special TV | The Mime Lady |
| 1974 | Cucumber TV | Beaver |
| Different and the Same TV | Self |