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Nikki Tilroe

Acting

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Directed movies: 1Directed series: 0All crew credits: 1

TMDB ID: 1233055

IMDb ID: nm0863475

Known for: Acting

Born: December 26, 1941

Died: September 1, 2005

Age: 63

Place of birth: Los Angeles, California, U.S

Gender: Female

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1974 - 1985

Years active: 12

Average TMDB rating: 6.84

Wikidata: Q15512782

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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.

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