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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Jim Henson Idea Man
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2024
Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic
Character: Prairie Dawn (voice) / Zoe (voice)
MOVIE • 2022
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2021
Muppet Guys Talking: A Special Conversation to Honor Jim Henson
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2020
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2019
Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2017
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2015
Sesame Street: M is for Mystery
Character: Zoe
MOVIE • 2014
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2011
Sesame Street: Elmo's Music Magic
Character:
MOVIE • 2011
Sesame Street: When Families Grieve
Character: Mae
MOVIE • 2010
Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story
Character:
MOVIE • 2009
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo
Character: Zoe (voice) (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2009
Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland
Character: Zoe as Mousey the Hatter Helper (voice)
MOVIE • 2008
Sesame Street: Love the Earth!
Character: Zoe
MOVIE • 2008
Sesame Street: Count on Sports
Character: Prairie Dawn / Zoe
MOVIE • 2008
Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Countdown
Character: Prairie Dawn / Zoe (voice)
MOVIE • 2007
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
Character: Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2006
Sesame Beginnings: Exploring Together
Character: Prairie Dawn
MOVIE • 2006
Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time
Character: Prairie Dawn (voice)
MOVIE • 2006