Fran Brill
Acting
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
2024Jim Henson Idea Man
Self
2022Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic
Prairie Dawn (voice) / Zoe (voice)
2021Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
Self
2020Muppet Guys Talking: A Special Conversation to Honor Jim Henson
Self
2019Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
Self
2017Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched
Self
2015I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
Self
2014Sesame Street: M is for Mystery
Zoe
2012Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers
Zoe
2011Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
Self
2011Sesame Street: Elmo's Music Magic
2011Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures
2010Sesame Street: When Families Grieve
Mae
2009Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo
Zoe (voice) (archive footage)
2009Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales
2008Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland
Zoe as Mousey the Hatter Helper (voice)
2008Sesame Street: Love the Earth!
Zoe
2008Sesame Street: Count on Sports
Prairie Dawn / Zoe
2008Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame: Let's Play Games
2007Elmo's Christmas Countdown
Prairie Dawn / Zoe (voice)
2007Sesame Street: Ready for School!
2006Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time
Prairie Dawn (voice)
2006A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage)
2006Sesame Beginnings: Exploring Together
Prairie Dawn