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.
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Movies (45)
Jim Henson Idea Man
as Self
2024
Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic
as Prairie Dawn (voice) / Zoe (voice)
2022
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
as Self
2021
Muppet Guys Talking: A Special Conversation to Honor Jim Henson
as Self
2020
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
as Self
2019
Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched
as Self
2017
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
as Self
2015
Sesame Street: M is for Mystery
as Zoe
2014
Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers
as Zoe
2012
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
as Self
2011
Sesame Street: Elmo's Music Magic
2011
Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures
2011
Sesame Street: When Families Grieve
as Mae
2010
Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story
2009
Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales
2009
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo
as Zoe (voice) (archive footage)
2009
Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland
as Zoe as Mousey the Hatter Helper (voice)
2008
Sesame Street: Love the Earth!
as Zoe
2008
Sesame Street: Count on Sports
as Prairie Dawn / Zoe
2008
Elmo's Christmas Countdown
as Prairie Dawn / Zoe (voice)
2007
Sesame Street: Ready for School!
2007
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
as Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage)
2006
Sesame Beginnings: Exploring Together
as Prairie Dawn
2006
Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time
as Prairie Dawn (voice)
2006
Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings!
as Zoe (voice)
2005
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover
as Zoe (voice)
2004
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?
as Zoe
2004
Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites
as Lavender Anything Muppet Girl (voice)
2004
Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke
as Zoe
2003
Sesame Street: Zoe's Dance Moves
as Zoe
2003
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
as Cereal (voice)
2003
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play
as Prairie Dawn / Zoe / Frosty Four Singer (voice)
2002
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!
as Zoe
2002
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!
as Zoe
2001
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2
as Zoe / Mary (voice)
2001
Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf
as Zoe (voice)
2001
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
as Zoe (voice)
1999
Doug's 1st Movie
as Mrs. Perigrew (voice)
1999
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs
as Zoe / Prairie Dawn (voice)
1999
CinderElmo
as Zoe (voice)
1999
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
as Zoe / Prairie Dawn / Roxie Marie (voice)
1998
Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game
as Zoe (voice)
1998
Sesame Street: Fiesta!
as Betty Lou / Zoe (voice)
1997
Sesame Street: Quiet Time
as Zoe (voice)
1997
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
as Zoe (voice)
1996
