Fran Brill

Fran Brill

🎂 30th September 1946 (79 yrs) 📍 Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

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.

Fran Brill

🎬 Movies Featuring Fran Brill

Jim Henson Idea Man

Jim Henson Idea Man (2024)

as Self
Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic

Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic (2022)

as Prairie Dawn (voice) / Zoe (voice)
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (2021)

as Self
Muppet Guys Talking: A Special Conversation to Honor Jim Henson

Muppet Guys Talking: A Special Conversation to Honor Jim Henson (2020)

as Self
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration

Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration (2019)

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

Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched (2017)

as Self
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story

I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story (2015)

as Self
Sesame Street: M is for Mystery

Sesame Street: M is for Mystery (2014)

as Zoe
Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers

Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers (2012)

as Zoe
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011)

as 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)

as Mae
No Image

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: Bedtime with Elmo

Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo (2009)

as Zoe (voice) (archive footage)
Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland

Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland (2008)

as Zoe as Mousey the Hatter Helper (voice)
Sesame Street: Love the Earth!

Sesame Street: Love the Earth! (2008)

as Zoe
Sesame Street: Count on Sports

Sesame Street: Count on Sports (2008)

as Prairie Dawn / Zoe
Elmo's Christmas Countdown

Elmo's Christmas Countdown (2007)

as 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)

as Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage)
Sesame Beginnings: Exploring Together

Sesame Beginnings: Exploring Together (2006)

as Prairie Dawn
Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time

Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time (2006)

as Prairie Dawn (voice)
Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings!

Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings! (2005)

as Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover

Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover (2004)

as Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?

Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song? (2004)

as Zoe
Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites

Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites (2004)

as Lavender Anything Muppet Girl (voice)
Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke

Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke (2003)

as Zoe
Sesame Street: Zoe's Dance Moves

Sesame Street: Zoe's Dance Moves (2003)

as Zoe
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs

Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs (2003)

as Cereal (voice)
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play

Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play (2002)

as 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)

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

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West! (2001)

as Zoe
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2

Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2 (2001)

as Zoe / Mary (voice)
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)

as Zoe (voice)
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999)

as Zoe (voice)
Doug's 1st Movie

Doug's 1st Movie (1999)

as Mrs. Perigrew (voice)
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs

Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs (1999)

as Zoe / Prairie Dawn (voice)
CinderElmo

CinderElmo (1999)

as Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! (1998)

as Zoe / Prairie Dawn / Roxie Marie (voice)
Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game

Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game (1998)

as Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street: Fiesta!

Sesame Street: Fiesta! (1997)

as Betty Lou / Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street: Quiet Time

Sesame Street: Quiet Time (1997)

as Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas (1996)

as Zoe (voice)
City Hall

City Hall (1996)

as Angie
Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet

Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet (1996)

as Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street: Imagine That!

Sesame Street: Imagine That! (1996)

as Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Learning to Share

Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Learning to Share (1996)

as Zoe
The World of Jim Henson

The World of Jim Henson (1994)

as Self (archive footage)
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! (1994)

as Prairie Dawn / Zoe (voice)
Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green

Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green (1994)

as Clam / Frog (voice) (archive footage)
Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo

Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo (1994)

as Prarie Dawn/Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street Stays Up Late!

Sesame Street Stays Up Late! (1993)

as Prarie Dawn / Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!

Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration! (1993)

as Prairie Dawn
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration (1993)

as Prarie Dawn (voice)
Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs

Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs (1993)

Hyde in Hollywood

Hyde in Hollywood (1991)

as Betty Armstrong
The Tale of Peter Rabbit

The Tale of Peter Rabbit (1991)

as Bluejay / Sparrow (voice)
What About Bob?

What About Bob? (1991)

as Lily Marvin
Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals

Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals (1991)

as Little Bird / Chicken (voice)
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson (1990)

as Additional Muppet Performer
Jim Henson's Memorial Service

Jim Henson's Memorial Service (1990)

The Song of the Cloud Forest

The Song of the Cloud Forest (1989)

as Louise (voice)
Dog City: The Movie

Dog City: The Movie (1989)

as Colleen Barker (voice)
Routed

Routed (1989)

as Mrs. Grove
Lip Service

Lip Service (1988)

as Debbie
Midnight Run

Midnight Run (1988)

as Dana Mardukas, Jonathan's Wife
The No Show

The No Show (1987)

as Chicken Licken
Old Enough

Old Enough (1984)

as Mrs. Sloan
The Muppets Take Manhattan

The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)

as Additional Muppet Performer / News Reporter (voice)
Oh, Boy! Babies!

Oh, Boy! Babies! (1982)

as Kay
Look Back in Anger

Look Back in Anger (1980)

as Helena Charles
Amber Waves

Amber Waves (1980)

as Suze Winter
Being There

Being There (1979)

as Sally Hayes
Muppet Picker Upper

Muppet Picker Upper (1975)

as Janice (voice)
The Muppet Introduction

The Muppet Introduction (1975)

as Janice
No Image

Just a Few Announcements (1975)

as Janice
The Great Santa Claus Switch

The Great Santa Claus Switch (1970)

as Snerf (voice)
No Image

Getting Ready to Read (N/A)

as Jim Hensons Muppets