Fran Brill

Actor

Born September 30, 1946 in 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 wife Jane Henson. She is best known for performing Prairie Dawn and Zoe. Brill retired from performing in September 2014.

Acting

Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic
Film, 2022
as Prairie Dawn (voice) / Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting
Film, 2019
as Prairie Dawn / Zoe / Various Characters
Sesame Street: M is for Mystery
Film, 2014
as Zoe
Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers
Film, 2012
as Zoe
Sesame Street: Elmo's Music Magic
Film, 2011
Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures
Film, 2011
Sesame Street: When Families Grieve
Film, 2010
as Mae
Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story
Film, 2009
Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales
Film, 2009
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All About Faces
Film, 2009
Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland
Film, 2008
as Zoe as Mousey the Hatter Helper (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation
Film, 2008
as Muppet Performer (voice)
Sesame Street: Love the Earth!
Film, 2008
as Zoe
Sesame Street: Count on Sports
Film, 2008
as Prairie Dawn / Zoe
Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame: Let's Play Games
Film, 2008
Elmo's Christmas Countdown
Film, 2007
as Prairie Dawn / Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street: Ready for School!
Film, 2007
Sesame Beginnings: Exploring Together
Film, 2006
as Prairie Dawn
Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time
Film, 2006
as Prairie Dawn (voice)
Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings!
Film, 2005
as Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover
Film, 2004
as Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On!
Film, 2004
as Zoe / Prairie Dawn (voice)
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?
Film, 2004
as Zoe
Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites
Film, 2004
as Lavender Anything Muppet Girl (voice)
Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke
Film, 2003
as Zoe
Sesame Street: Zoe's Dance Moves
Film, 2003
as Zoe
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
Film, 2003
as Cereal (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays!
Film, 2002
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play
Film, 2002
as Prairie Dawn / Zoe / Frosty Four Singer (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!
Film, 2002
as Zoe