Fran Brill

Fran Brill

Acting

Born:
1946-09-30
Place of birth:
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.

Known For

Filmography

Jim Henson Idea Man

Jim Henson Idea Man

7.82024Self
Movie
Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic

Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic

2022Prairie Dawn (voice) / Zoe (voice)
Movie
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

7.42021Self
Movie
Muppet Guys Talking: A Special Conversation to Honor Jim Henson

Muppet Guys Talking: A Special Conversation to Honor Jim Henson

2020Self
Movie
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration

Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration

9.32019Self
Movie
Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting

Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting

5.52019Prairie Dawn / Zoe / Various Characters
Movie
Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched

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

8.22017Self
Movie
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story

I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story

7.42015Self
Movie
Sesame Street: M is for Mystery

Sesame Street: M is for Mystery

2014Zoe
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers

Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers

2012Zoe
Movie
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

7.22011Self
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's Music Magic

Sesame Street: Elmo's Music Magic

10.02011
Movie
Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures

Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures

2011
Movie
Sesame Street: When Families Grieve

Sesame Street: When Families Grieve

7.02010Mae
Movie
Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story

Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story

2.02009
Movie
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
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All About Faces

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All About Faces

6.02009
Movie
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo

Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo

6.02009Zoe (voice) (archive footage)
Movie
Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland

Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland

2008Zoe as Mousey the Hatter Helper (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation

6.02008Muppet Performer (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: Love the Earth!

Sesame Street: Love the Earth!

4.02008Zoe
Movie
Sesame Street: Count on Sports

Sesame Street: Count on Sports

2008Prairie Dawn / Zoe
Movie
Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame: Let's Play Games

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

2008
Movie
Elmo's Christmas Countdown

Elmo's Christmas Countdown

6.22007Prairie Dawn / Zoe (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: Ready for School!

Sesame Street: Ready for School!

2007
Movie
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol

A Sesame Street Christmas Carol

6.72006Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage)
Movie
Sesame Beginnings: Exploring Together

Sesame Beginnings: Exploring Together

2006Prairie Dawn
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time

Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time

7.12006Prairie Dawn (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings!

Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings!

10.02005Zoe (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover

Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover

2004Zoe (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On!

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

7.62004Zoe / Prairie Dawn (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?

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

2004Zoe
Movie
Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites

Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites

2004Lavender Anything Muppet Girl (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke

Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke

0.52003Zoe
Movie
Sesame Street: Zoe's Dance Moves

Sesame Street: Zoe's Dance Moves

8.02003Zoe
Movie
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs

Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs

10.02003Cereal (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays!

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays!

7.32002
Movie
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play

Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play

8.22002Prairie Dawn / Zoe / Frosty Four Singer (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!

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

2002Zoe
Movie
Elmo's World: Family Feature

Elmo's World: Family Feature

2002Zoe
Movie
Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame

Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame

5.52002Prairie Dawn
TV
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!

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

6.02001Zoe
Movie
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2

Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2

4.02001Zoe / Mary (voice)
Movie
Law & Order: Criminal Intent

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

7.62001Ilene Maxwell
TV
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

7.02001Zoe (voice)
Movie
Sheep in the Big City

Sheep in the Big City

6.62000Little Girl
TV
Sesame Street: Elmo's World

Sesame Street: Elmo's World

8.02000Zoe
Movie
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

6.21999Zoe (voice)
Movie
Third Watch

Third Watch

8.01999Mrs. Simpson
TV
The West Wing

The West Wing

8.31999Zoe (voice)
TV
Doug's 1st Movie

Doug's 1st Movie

5.61999Mrs. Perigrew (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs

Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs

5.01999Zoe / Prairie Dawn (voice)
Movie
Sesame Unpaved

Sesame Unpaved

1999
TV
CinderElmo

CinderElmo

6.31999Zoe (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

6.11998Zoe / Prairie Dawn / Roxie Marie (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game

Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game

6.01998Zoe (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: Fiesta!

Sesame Street: Fiesta!

5.71997Betty Lou / Zoe (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: Quiet Time

Sesame Street: Quiet Time

6.01997Zoe (voice)
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

6.01996Zoe (voice)
Movie
City Hall

City Hall

6.01996Angie
Movie