Fran Brill

Actor · Born September 30, 1946 · 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.

Acted in 96

2020s

2022
Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic
Prairie Dawn (voice) / Zoe (voice)

2010s

2019
Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting
Prairie Dawn / Zoe / Various Characters
2014
Sesame Street: M is for Mystery
Zoe
2012
Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers
Zoe
2011
Sesame Street: Elmo's Music Magic
Movie
Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures
Movie
2010
Sesame Street: When Families Grieve
Mae

2000s

2009
Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales
Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All About Faces
Movie
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo
Zoe (voice) (archive footage)
2008
Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland
Zoe as Mousey the Hatter Helper (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation
Muppet Performer (voice)
Sesame Street: Love the Earth!
Zoe
Sesame Street: Count on Sports
Prairie Dawn / Zoe
Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame: Let's Play Games
Movie
2007
Elmo's Christmas Countdown
Prairie Dawn / Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street: Ready for School!
Movie
2006
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage)
Sesame Beginnings: Exploring Together
Prairie Dawn
Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time
Prairie Dawn (voice)
2005
Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings!
Zoe (voice)
2004
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover
Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On!
Zoe / Prairie Dawn (voice)
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?
Zoe
Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites
Lavender Anything Muppet Girl (voice)
2003
Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke
Zoe
Sesame Street: Zoe's Dance Moves
Zoe
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
Cereal (voice)
2002
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays!
Movie
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play
Prairie Dawn / Zoe / Frosty Four Singer (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!
Zoe
Elmo's World: Family Feature
Zoe
Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame
Prairie Dawn · 26 episodes
2001
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!
Zoe
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2
Zoe / Mary (voice)
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Ilene Maxwell · 1 episode
76
Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf
Zoe (voice)
2000
Sheep in the Big City
Little Girl · 27 episodes
68
Sesame Street: Elmo's World
Zoe

1990s

1999
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
Zoe (voice)
63
Third Watch
Mrs. Simpson · 1 episode
80
The West Wing
Zoe (voice) · 1 episode
87
Doug's 1st Movie
Mrs. Perigrew (voice)
44
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs
Zoe / Prairie Dawn (voice)
Sesame Unpaved
TV · 1 Season · Family
CinderElmo
Zoe (voice)
1998
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
Zoe / Prairie Dawn / Roxie Marie (voice)
Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game
Zoe (voice)
1997
Sesame Street: Fiesta!
Betty Lou / Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street: Quiet Time
Zoe (voice)
1996
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
Zoe (voice)
City Hall
Angie
61
Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet
Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street: Imagine That!
Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Learning to Share
Zoe
1994
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Prairie Dawn / Zoe (voice)
Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green
Clam / Frog (voice) (archive footage)
Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo
Prarie Dawn/Zoe (voice)
1993
Sesame Street Stays Up Late!
Prarie Dawn / Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!
Prairie Dawn
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration
Prarie Dawn (voice)
Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs
Movie
1992
Dog City
Colleen (voice), Terri (voice) · 13 episodes
70
Getting Ready to Read
"OP" Family Song (voice)
1991
Doug
Emily Kristal (voice) · 76 episodes
74
Hyde in Hollywood
Betty Armstrong
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Bluejay / Sparrow (voice)
What About Bob?
Lily Marvin
68
Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals
Little Bird / Chicken (voice)
1990
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
Additional Muppet Performer
Law & Order
Sondra More, Leah Bartlett, Mrs. Stark, Maureen Donovan · 1 episode
77
Jim Henson's Memorial Service
Movie