Fran Brill

Fran Brill

Acting

September 30, 1946Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Fran Brill (born September 30, 1946) is an actress and puppeteer who worked on Sesame Street beginning in 1970. She was the first female puppeteer hired by Jim Henson, outside of wife Jane Henson. She is best known for performing Prairie Dawn and Zoe. Brill retired from performing in September 2014.

Known for

Midnight Run

Midnight Run

1988

Being There

Being There

1979

What About Bob?

What About Bob?

1991

Law & Order

Law & Order

1990

The West Wing

The West Wing

1999

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975

The Cosby Show

The Cosby Show

1984

The Muppets Take Manhattan

The Muppets Take Manhattan

1984

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

2001

City Hall

City Hall

1996

Acting105

Jim Henson Idea Man

Jim Henson Idea Man

2024

Self

Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic

Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic

2022

Prairie Dawn (voice) / Zoe (voice)

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

2021

Self

Muppet Guys Talking: A Special Conversation to Honor Jim Henson

Muppet Guys Talking: A Special Conversation to Honor Jim Henson

2020

Self

Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration

Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration

2019

Self

Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched

Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched

2017

Self

I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story

I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story

2015

Self

Sesame Street: M is for Mystery

Sesame Street: M is for Mystery

2014

Zoe

Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers

Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers

2012

Zoe

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

2011

Self

Sesame Street: Elmo's Music Magic

Sesame Street: Elmo's Music Magic

2011

Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures

Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures

2011

Sesame Street: When Families Grieve

Sesame Street: When Families Grieve

2010

Mae

Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story

Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story

2009

Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales

Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales

2009

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All About Faces

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All About Faces

2009

Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo

Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo

2009

Zoe (voice) (archive footage)

Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland

Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland

2008

Zoe as Mousey the Hatter Helper (voice)

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation

2008

Muppet Performer (voice)

Sesame Street: Love the Earth!

Sesame Street: Love the Earth!

2008

Zoe

Sesame Street: Count on Sports

Sesame Street: Count on Sports

2008

Prairie Dawn / Zoe

Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame: Let's Play Games

Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame: Let's Play Games

2008

Elmo's Christmas Countdown

Elmo's Christmas Countdown

2007

Prairie Dawn / Zoe (voice)

Sesame Street: Ready for School!

Sesame Street: Ready for School!

2007

A Sesame Street Christmas Carol

A Sesame Street Christmas Carol

2006

Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage)

Sesame Beginnings: Exploring Together

Sesame Beginnings: Exploring Together

2006

Prairie Dawn

Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time

Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time

2006

Prairie Dawn (voice)

Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings!

Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings!

2005

Zoe (voice)

Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover

Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover

2004

Zoe (voice)

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

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

2004

Zoe / Prairie Dawn (voice)

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

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

2004

Zoe

Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites

Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites

2004

Lavender Anything Muppet Girl (voice)

Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke

Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke

2003

Zoe

Sesame Street: Zoe's Dance Moves

Sesame Street: Zoe's Dance Moves

2003

Zoe

Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs

Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs

2003

Cereal (voice)

Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play

Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play

2002

Prairie Dawn / Zoe / Frosty Four Singer (voice)

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!

2002

Zoe

Elmo's World: Family Feature

Elmo's World: Family Feature

2002

Zoe

Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame

Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame

2002

Prairie Dawn

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!

2001

Zoe

Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2

Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2

2001

Zoe / Mary (voice)

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

2001

Ilene Maxwell

Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf

Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf

2001

Zoe (voice)

Sheep in the Big City

Sheep in the Big City

2000

Little Girl

Sesame Street: Elmo's World

Sesame Street: Elmo's World

2000

Zoe

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

1999

Zoe (voice)

Third Watch

Third Watch

1999

Mrs. Simpson

The West Wing

The West Wing

1999

Zoe

Doug's 1st Movie

Doug's 1st Movie

1999

Mrs. Perigrew (voice)

Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs

Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs

1999

Zoe / Prairie Dawn (voice)

Sesame Unpaved

Sesame Unpaved

1999

CinderElmo

CinderElmo

1999

Zoe (voice)

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

1998

Zoe / Prairie Dawn / Roxie Marie (voice)

Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game

Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game

1998

Zoe (voice)

Sesame Street: Fiesta!

Sesame Street: Fiesta!

1997

Betty Lou / Zoe (voice)

Sesame Street: Quiet Time

Sesame Street: Quiet Time

1997

Zoe (voice)

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

1996

Zoe (voice)

City Hall

City Hall

1996

Angie

Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet

Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet

1996

Zoe (voice)

Sesame Street: Imagine That!

Sesame Street: Imagine That!

1996

Zoe (voice)

Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Learning to Share

Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Learning to Share

1996

Zoe

The World of Jim Henson

The World of Jim Henson

1994

Self (archive footage)

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

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

1994

Prairie Dawn / Zoe (voice)

Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green

Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green

1994

Clam / Frog (voice) (archive footage)

Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo

Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo

1994

Prarie Dawn/Zoe (voice)

Sesame Street Stays Up Late!

Sesame Street Stays Up Late!

1993

Prarie Dawn / Zoe (voice)

Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!

Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!

1993

Prairie Dawn

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration

1993

Prarie Dawn (voice)

Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs

Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs

1993

Dog City

Dog City

1992

Colleen (voice) / Terri (voice)

Getting Ready to Read

Getting Ready to Read

1992

"OP" Family Song (voice)

Doug

Doug

1991

Emily Kristal (voice)

Hyde in Hollywood

Hyde in Hollywood

1991

Betty Armstrong

The Tale of Peter Rabbit

The Tale of Peter Rabbit

1991

Bluejay / Sparrow (voice)

What About Bob?

What About Bob?

1991

Lily Marvin

Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals

Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals

1991

Little Bird / Chicken (voice)

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

1990

Additional Muppet Performer

Law & Order

Law & Order

1990

Sondra More / Leah Bartlett / Mrs. Stark / Maureen Donovan

Jim Henson's Memorial Service

Jim Henson's Memorial Service

1990

The Song of the Cloud Forest

The Song of the Cloud Forest

1989

Louise (voice)

Dog City

Dog City

1989

Colleen Barker (voice)

Routed

Routed

1989

Mrs. Grove

The Jim Henson Hour

The Jim Henson Hour

1989

Self / Various

Lip Service

Lip Service

1988

Debbie

Midnight Run

Midnight Run

1988

Dana Mardukas, Jonathan's Wife

The No Show

The No Show

1987

Chicken Licken

My Little Pony

My Little Pony

1986

The Cosby Show

The Cosby Show

1984

Pink Frackle / Patina / Tomato (voice)

My Little Pony

My Little Pony

1984

Applejack (voice)

Old Enough

Old Enough

1984

Mrs. Sloan

The Muppets Take Manhattan

The Muppets Take Manhattan

1984

Additional Muppet Performer / News Reporter (voice)

CBS Schoolbreak Special

CBS Schoolbreak Special

1984

Mrs. DiFazio

Reading Rainbow

Reading Rainbow

1983

Self - Narrator (voice)

Oh, Boy! Babies!

Oh, Boy! Babies!

1982

Kay

American Playhouse

American Playhouse

1982

Betty Armstrong

On The Level

On The Level

1980

Look Back in Anger

Look Back in Anger

1980

Helena Charles

Amber Waves

Amber Waves

1980

Suze Winter

Being There

Being There

1979

Sally Hayes

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975

Vazh (voice)

Muppet Picker Upper

Muppet Picker Upper

1975

Janice (voice)

The Muppet Introduction

The Muppet Introduction

1975

Janice

Just a Few Announcements

Just a Few Announcements

1975

Janice

The Great Santa Claus Switch

The Great Santa Claus Switch

1970

Snerf (voice)

Sesame Street

Sesame Street

1969

Zoe/Prairie Dawn (voice)