Fran Brill

Personal Info

Birthday

September 30, 1946

(78 years old)

Place of Birth

Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Also Known As

Frances Joan Brill

Frances Brill

Fran Brill

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.

Known For

Law & Order

Sesame Street

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

The West Wing

The Cosby Show

Third Watch

Doug

Sheep in the Big City

Filmography

2024
Jim Henson Idea Man
as Self
2022
Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic
as Prairie Dawn (voice) / Zoe (voice)
2021
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
as Self
2020
Muppet Guys Talking: A Special Conversation to Honor Jim Henson
as Self
2019
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
as Self
2017
Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched
as Self
2015
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
as Self
2014
Sesame Street: M is for Mystery
as Zoe
2011
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
as Self
2010
Sesame Street: When Families Grieve
as Mae
2009
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo
as Zoe (voice) (archive footage)
2008
Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland
as Zoe as Mousey the Hatter Helper (voice)
Sesame Street: Count on Sports
as Prairie Dawn / Zoe
Sesame Street: Love the Earth!
as Zoe
2007
Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Countdown
as Prairie Dawn / Zoe (voice)
2006
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
as Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage)
Sesame Beginnings: Exploring Together
as Prairie Dawn
Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time
as Prairie Dawn (voice)
2005
Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings!
as Zoe (voice)
2004
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover
as Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?
as Zoe
Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites
as Lavender Anything Muppet Girl (voice)
2003
Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke
as Zoe
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
as Cereal (voice)
Sesame Street: Zoe's Dance Moves
as Zoe
2002
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play
as Prairie Dawn / Zoe / Frosty Four Singer (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!
as Zoe
2001
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!
as Zoe
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2
as Zoe / Mary (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf
as Zoe (voice)
1999
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
as Zoe (voice)
Doug's 1st Movie
as Mrs. Perigrew (voice)
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs
as Zoe / Prairie Dawn (voice)
CinderElmo
as Zoe (voice)
1998
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
as Zoe / Prairie Dawn / Roxie Marie (voice)
Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game
as Zoe (voice)
1997
Sesame Street: Fiesta!
as Betty Lou / Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street: Quiet Time
as Zoe (voice)
1996
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
as Zoe (voice)
City Hall
as Angie
Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet
as Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Learning to Share
as Zoe
Sesame Street: Imagine That!
as Zoe (voice)
1994
The World of Jim Henson
as Self (archive footage)
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
as Prairie Dawn / Zoe
Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green
as Clam / Frog (voice) (archive footage)
Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo
as Prarie Dawn/Zoe (voice)
1993
Sesame Street Stays Up Late!
as Prarie Dawn / Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
as Prarie Dawn (voice)
Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!
as Prairie Dawn
1991
Hyde in Hollywood
as Betty Armstrong
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
as Bluejay / Sparrow (voice)
What About Bob?
as Lily Marvin
Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals
as Little Bird / Chicken (voice)
1990
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
as Additional Muppet Performer
1989
The Song of the Cloud Forest
as Louise (voice)
Dog City: The Movie
as Colleen Barker (voice)
1988
Lip Service
as Debbie
Midnight Run
as Dana Mardukas, Jonathan's Wife
1987
The No Show
as Chicken Licken
1984
Old Enough
as Mrs. Sloan
The Muppets Take Manhattan
as Additional Muppet Performer / News Reporter (voice)
1982
Oh, Boy! Babies!
as Kay
1980
Look Back in Anger
as Helena Charles
Amber Waves
as Suze Winter
1979
Being There
as Sally Hayes
1975
The Muppet Introduction
as Janice
Muppet Picker Upper
as Janice (voice)
Just a Few Announcements
as Janice
1970
The Great Santa Claus Switch
as Snerf (voice)