Sonia Manzano

Acting

Born June 12, 1950 (age 76)

New York City, New York, USA

Sonia Manzano is an actress and writer, known for Sesame Street (1969), Follow That Bird (1985) and Firepower (1979). She has been married to Richard Reagan since 1986. They have one child.

Filmography

STREET SMART: Lessons from a TV Icon

STREET SMART: Lessons from a TV Icon2025 · Self

The Casagrandes Movie

The Casagrandes Movie2024 · Rosa (voice)

Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On

Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On2022 · Self

Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days

Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days2021 · Self

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street2021 · Self

Godmothered

Godmothered2020 · Opal

Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration

Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration2019 · Maria

The Casagrandes

The Casagrandes2019 · Rosa

Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo!

Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo!2015 · Maria

I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story

I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story2015 · Self

A Queen Reborn

A Queen Reborn2014

Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures

Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures2011

Sesame Street: C Is for Cookie Monster

Sesame Street: C Is for Cookie Monster2010

Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days

Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days2010 · Maria (uncredited) (archive footage)

Sesame Street: The Best Pet in the World

Sesame Street: The Best Pet in the World2010 · Maria

Seven Ages of Rock

Seven Ages of Rock2008 · Lady (uncredited)

A Sesame Street Christmas Carol

A Sesame Street Christmas Carol2006 · Maria (archive footage)

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On!

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On!2004 · Maria

Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?

Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?2004 · Maria

Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Big Bird Gets Lost

Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Big Bird Gets Lost2003 · Maria

Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse

Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse2002 · Maria

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland1999 · Maria

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit1999 · Gloria Pepitone

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play1999 · Maria (archive footage)

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!1998 · Maria

Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game

Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game1998 · Maria Rodriguez (voiceover)

Ben 10: Ultimate Alien

Ben 10: Ultimate Alien1997 · Maria Rodriguez

Naniwa Kara Ae! Kaze Fukukasemasu!

Naniwa Kara Ae! Kaze Fukukasemasu!1996 · Maria

Baby Balloon

Baby Balloon1995 · Narrator (voice)

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!1994 · Maria

Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo

Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo1994 · Maria Rodriguez

Sesame Street Stays Up Late!

Sesame Street Stays Up Late!1993 · Maria

Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration

Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration1993 · Maria

Getting Ready to Read

Getting Ready to Read1992 · Maria

Law & Order

Law & Order1990 · Barbara Benitez

Barney's Campfire Sing-Along

Barney's Campfire Sing-Along1990 · Tina's mom

Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!

Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!1990 · Maria

Sesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989

Sesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-19891989 · Self – Maria

Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie

Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie1988 · Maria

Barney and the Backyard Gang

Barney and the Backyard Gang1988 · Tina's mom

2 Flies

2 Flies1987 · Narrator (voice)

Sesame Street: Big Bird's Favorite Party Games

Sesame Street: Big Bird's Favorite Party Games