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Fran Brill

Fran Brill

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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Jim Henson Idea Man

Jim Henson Idea Man

2024

as Self

Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic

Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic

2022

as Prairie Dawn (voice) / Zoe (voice)

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

2021

as Self

Muppet Guys Talking: A Special Conversation to Honor Jim Henson

Muppet Guys Talking: A Special Conversation to Honor Jim Henson

2020

as Herself

Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration

Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration

2019

as Self

Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched

Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched

2017

as Herself

I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story

I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story

2015

as Self

Sesame Street: M is for Mystery

Sesame Street: M is for Mystery

2014

as Zoe

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

2011

as Self

Sesame Street: Elmo's Music Magic

Sesame Street: Elmo's Music Magic

2011

Sesame Street: When Families Grieve

Sesame Street: When Families Grieve

2010

as Mae

Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story

Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story

2009

Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo

Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo

2009

as Zoe (voice) (archive footage)

Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland

Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland

2008

as Zoe as Mousey the Hatter Helper (voice)

Sesame Street: Love the Earth!

Sesame Street: Love the Earth!

2008

as Zoe

Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Countdown

Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Countdown

2007

as Prairie Dawn / Zoe (voice)

A Sesame Street Christmas Carol

A Sesame Street Christmas Carol

2006

as Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage)

Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time

Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time

2006

as Prairie Dawn (voice)

Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings!

Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings!

2005

as Zoe (voice)

Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover

Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover

2004

as Zoe (voice)

Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke

Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke

2003

as Zoe

Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic

Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic

2003

as Prairie Dawn / Zoe

Sesame Street: Zoe's Dance Moves

Sesame Street: Zoe's Dance Moves

2003

as Zoe

Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs

Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs

2003

as Cereal (voice)

Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play

Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play

2002

as Prairie Dawn / Zoe / Frosty Four Singer (voice)

Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2

Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2

2001

as Zoe / Mary (voice)

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

2001

as Ilene Maxwell

Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf

Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf

2001

as Zoe (voice)

Sheep in the Big City

Sheep in the Big City

2000

as Little Girl

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

1999

as Zoe (voice)

Third Watch

Third Watch

1999

as Mrs. Simpson

The West Wing

The West Wing

1999

as Zoe

Doug's 1st Movie

Doug's 1st Movie

1999

as Mrs. Perigrew (voice)

Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs

Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs

1999

as Zoe / Prairie Dawn (voice)

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

1998

as Zoe / Prairie Dawn / Roxie Marie (voice)

Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game

Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game

1998

as Zoe (voice)

Sesame Street: Fiesta!

Sesame Street: Fiesta!

1997

as Betty Lou / Zoe (voice)

Sesame Street: Quiet Time

Sesame Street: Quiet Time

1997

as Zoe (voice)

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

1996

as Zoe (voice)

City Hall

City Hall

1996

as Angie

Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet

Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet

1996

as Zoe (voice)

Sesame Street: Imagine That!

Sesame Street: Imagine That!

1996

as Zoe (voice)

Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Learning to Share

Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Learning to Share

1996

as Zoe

The World of Jim Henson

The World of Jim Henson

1994

as Self (archive footage)

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

1994

as Prairie Dawn / Zoe

Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green

Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green

1994

as Clam / Frog (voice) (archive footage)

Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo

Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo

1994

as Prarie Dawn/Zoe (voice)

Sesame Street Stays Up Late!

Sesame Street Stays Up Late!

1993

as Prarie Dawn / Zoe (voice)

Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!

Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!

1993

as Prairie Dawn

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration

1993

as Prarie Dawn (voice)

Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs

Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs

1993

Dog City

Dog City

1992

as Colleen (voice)

Dog City

Dog City

1992

as Terri (voice)

Doug

Doug

1991

as Emily Kristal (voice)

Hyde in Hollywood

Hyde in Hollywood

1991

as Betty Armstrong

The Tale of Peter Rabbit

The Tale of Peter Rabbit

1991

as Bluejay / Sparrow (voice)

What About Bob?

What About Bob?

1991

as Lily Marvin

Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals

Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals

1991

as Little Bird / Chicken (voice)

Law & Order

Law & Order

1990

as Sondra More

Law & Order

Law & Order

1990

as Leah Bartlett

Law & Order

Law & Order

1990

as Mrs. Stark

Law & Order

Law & Order

1990

as Maureen Donovan

The Song of the Cloud Forest

The Song of the Cloud Forest

1989

as Louise

Dog City: The Movie

Dog City: The Movie

1989

as Colleen Barker (voice)

The Jim Henson Hour

The Jim Henson Hour

1989

Midnight Run

Midnight Run

1988

as Dana Mardukas, Jonathan's Wife

The No Show

The No Show

1987

as Chicken Licken

My Little Pony

My Little Pony

1986

The Cosby Show

The Cosby Show

1984

as Pink Frackle / Patina / Tomato (voice)

Old Enough

Old Enough

1984

as Mrs. Sloan

The Muppets Take Manhattan

The Muppets Take Manhattan

1984

as Additional Muppet Performer / News Reporter (voice)

Reading Rainbow

Reading Rainbow

1983

as Herself - Narrator (voice)

Oh, Boy! Babies!

Oh, Boy! Babies!

1982

as Kay

Look Back in Anger

Look Back in Anger

1980

as Helena Charles

Amber Waves

Amber Waves

1980

as Suze Winter

Being There

Being There

1979

as Sally Hayes

Muppet Picker Upper

Muppet Picker Upper

1975

as Janice (voice)

The Muppet Introduction

The Muppet Introduction

1975

as Janice

Just a Few Announcements

Just a Few Announcements

1975

as Janice

The Great Santa Claus Switch

The Great Santa Claus Switch

1970

as Snerf (voice)

Sesame Street

Sesame Street

1969

as Zoe/Prairie Dawn (voice)

Sesame Unpaved

Sesame Unpaved

1969

Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame

Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame

as Prairie Dawn