Fran Brill

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Fran Brill

Acting 79 September 30, 1946

Chester, 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…

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Law & Order

Law & Order

7.3 1990 TV Show
Sesame Street

Sesame Street

7.1 1969 TV Show
Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

6.9 1975 TV Show
Law & Order: Criminal Intent

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

7.6 2001 TV Show
The West Wing

The West Wing

8.3 1999 TV Show
Midnight Run

Midnight Run

7.2 1988 Movie
Being There

Being There

7.6 1979 Movie
The Cosby Show

The Cosby Show

7.0 1984 TV Show
What About Bob?

What About Bob?

6.9 1991 Movie
Third Watch

Third Watch

7.9 1999 TV Show
The Muppets Take Manhattan

The Muppets Take Manhattan

6.6 1984 Movie
American Playhouse

American Playhouse

6.6 1982 TV Show

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2024
    Jim Henson Idea Man

    Movie Self

  2. 2022
    Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic

    Movie Prairie Dawn (voice) / Zoe (voice)

  3. 2021
    Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

    Movie Self

  4. 2020
    Muppet Guys Talking: A Special Conversation to Honor Jim Henson

    Movie Self

  5. 2019
    Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration

    Movie Self

  6. 2019
    Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting

    Movie Prairie Dawn / Zoe / Various Characters

  7. 2017
    Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched

    Movie Self

  8. 2015
    I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story

    Movie Self

  9. 2014
    Sesame Street: M is for Mystery

    Movie Zoe

  10. 2012
    Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers

    Movie Zoe

  11. 2011
    Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

    Movie Self

  12. 2011
    Sesame Street: Elmo's Music Magic

    Movie

  13. 2011
    Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures

    Movie

  14. 2010
    Sesame Street: When Families Grieve

    Movie Mae

  15. 2009
    Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story

    Movie

  16. 2009
    Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales

    Movie

More credits
  1. 2009
    Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All About Faces

    Movie

  2. 2009
    Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo

    Movie Zoe (voice) (archive footage)

  3. 2008
    Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland

    Movie Zoe as Mousey the Hatter Helper (voice)

  4. 2008
    Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation

    Movie Muppet Performer (voice)

  5. 2008
    Sesame Street: Love the Earth!

    Movie Zoe

  6. 2008
    Sesame Street: Count on Sports

    Movie Prairie Dawn / Zoe

  7. 2008
    Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame: Let's Play Games

    Movie

  8. 2007
    Elmo's Christmas Countdown

    Movie Prairie Dawn / Zoe (voice)

  9. 2007
    Sesame Street: Ready for School!

    Movie

  10. 2006
    A Sesame Street Christmas Carol

    Movie Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage)

  11. 2006
    Sesame Beginnings: Exploring Together

    Movie Prairie Dawn

  12. 2006
    Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time

    Movie Prairie Dawn (voice)

  13. 2005
    Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings!

    Movie Zoe (voice)

  14. 2004
    Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover

    Movie Zoe (voice)

  15. 2004
    Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On!

    Movie Zoe / Prairie Dawn (voice)

  16. 2004
    Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?

    Movie Zoe

  17. 2004
    Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites

    Movie Lavender Anything Muppet Girl (voice)

  18. 2003
    Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke

    Movie Zoe

  19. 2003
    Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs

    Movie Cereal (voice)

  20. 2003
    Sesame Street: Zoe's Dance Moves

    Movie Zoe

  21. 2002
    Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays!

    Movie

  22. 2002
    Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play

    Movie Prairie Dawn / Zoe / Frosty Four Singer (voice)

  23. 2002
    Elmo's World: Family Feature

    Movie Zoe

  24. 2002
    Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!

    Movie Zoe