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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.

Born

Sep 30, 1946

Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Known For

Acting

Movies

85 acting

0 crew

Popularity

0.6

movie

Known For

Midnight Run

Midnight Run

1988

as Dana Mardukas, Jonathan's Wife
City Hall

City Hall

1996

as Angie
Being There

Being There

1979

as Sally Hayes
What About Bob?

What About Bob?

1991

as Lily Marvin
The Muppets Take Manhattan

The Muppets Take Manhattan

1984

as Additional Muppet Performer / News Reporter (voice)
Doug's 1st Movie

Doug's 1st Movie

1999

as Mrs. Perigrew (voice)
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

2011

as Self
Midnight Run
Midnight Run
1988 • as Dana Mardukas, Jonathan's Wife
★ 7.2
City Hall
City Hall
1996 • as Angie
★ 6.0
Being There
Being There
1979 • as Sally Hayes
★ 7.6
What About Bob?
What About Bob?
1991 • as Lily Marvin
★ 6.9
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
1999 • as Zoe (voice)
★ 6.3
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
2019 • as Self
★ 9.3
The Muppets Take Manhattan
The Muppets Take Manhattan
1984 • as Additional Muppet Performer / News Reporter (voice)
★ 6.6
Jim Henson Idea Man
Jim Henson Idea Man
2024 • as Self
★ 7.8
Elmo's Christmas Countdown
Elmo's Christmas Countdown
2007 • as Prairie Dawn / Zoe (voice)
★ 6.2
Doug's 1st Movie
Doug's 1st Movie
1999 • as Mrs. Perigrew (voice)
★ 5.6
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
1993 • as Prarie Dawn (voice)
★ 7.0
My Little Pony
My Little Pony
1984 • as Applejack (voice)
★ 6.9
Muppet Picker Upper
Muppet Picker Upper
1975 • as Janice (voice)
★ 6.0
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
1998 • as Zoe / Prairie Dawn / Roxie Marie (voice)
★ 6.1
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
1990 • as Additional Muppet Performer
★ 6.8
Old Enough
Old Enough
1984 • as Mrs. Sloan
★ 6.4
Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!
Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!
1993 • as Prairie Dawn
★ 7.3
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 (voice)
★ 7.0
The World of Jim Henson
The World of Jim Henson
1994 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 7.4
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play
2002 • as Prairie Dawn / Zoe / Frosty Four Singer (voice)
★ 8.2
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
2011 • as Self
★ 7.2
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
1996 • as Zoe (voice)
★ 6.0
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)
★ 3.0
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!
2001 • as Zoe
★ 6.0
Sesame Street: Imagine That!
Sesame Street: Imagine That!
1996 • as Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?
2004 • as Zoe
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
2021 • as Self
★ 7.4
Amber Waves
Amber Waves
1980 • as Suze Winter
★ 8.5
Lip Service
Lip Service
1988 • as Debbie
★ 4.3
Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched
Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched
2017 • as Self
★ 8.2
Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Learning to Share
Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Learning to Share
1996 • as Zoe
CinderElmo
CinderElmo
1999 • as Zoe (voice)
★ 6.3
Dog City
Dog City
1989 • as Colleen Barker (voice)
★ 7.9
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All About Faces
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All About Faces
2009
★ 6.0
Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland
Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland
2008 • as Zoe as Mousey the Hatter Helper (voice)
Muppet Guys Talking: A Special Conversation to Honor Jim Henson
Muppet Guys Talking: A Special Conversation to Honor Jim Henson
2020 • as Self
Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers
Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers
2012 • as Zoe
Sesame Street: When Families Grieve
Sesame Street: When Families Grieve
2010 • as Mae
★ 7.0
Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures
Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures
2011
The Muppet Introduction
The Muppet Introduction
1975 • as Janice
Sesame Street: Elmo's World
Sesame Street: Elmo's World
2000 • as Zoe
★ 8.0
Oh, Boy! Babies!
Oh, Boy! Babies!
1982 • as Kay
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
2015 • as Self
★ 7.4
The Great Santa Claus Switch
The Great Santa Claus Switch
1970 • as Snerf (voice)
★ 6.1
Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time
Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time
2006 • as Prairie Dawn (voice)
★ 7.1
The Song of the Cloud Forest
The Song of the Cloud Forest
1989 • as Louise (voice)
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover
2004 • as Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs
1999 • as Zoe / Prairie Dawn (voice)
★ 5.0
Hyde in Hollywood
Hyde in Hollywood
1991 • as Betty Armstrong
★ 3.3
Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic
Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic
2022 • as Prairie Dawn (voice) / Zoe (voice)
The No Show
The No Show
1987 • as Chicken Licken
★ 10.0
Jim Henson's Memorial Service
Jim Henson's Memorial Service
1990
★ 10.0
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!
2002 • as Zoe
Sesame Street: Zoe's Dance Moves
Sesame Street: Zoe's Dance Moves
2003 • as Zoe
★ 8.0
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
2003 • as Cereal (voice)
★ 10.0
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
1991 • as Bluejay / Sparrow (voice)
★ 7.5
Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings!
Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings!
2005 • as Zoe (voice)
★ 10.0
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo
2009 • as Zoe (voice) (archive footage)
★ 6.0
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)
★ 7.0
Sesame Beginnings: Exploring Together
Sesame Beginnings: Exploring Together
2006 • as Prairie Dawn
Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites
Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites
2004 • as Lavender Anything Muppet Girl (voice)
Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo
Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo
1994 • as Prarie Dawn/Zoe (voice)
★ 7.3
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2
2001 • as Zoe / Mary (voice)
★ 4.0
Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet
Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet
1996 • as Zoe (voice)
★ 6.0
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)
★ 7.0
Sesame Street: Fiesta!
Sesame Street: Fiesta!
1997 • as Betty Lou / Zoe (voice)
★ 5.7
Elmo's World: Family Feature
Elmo's World: Family Feature
2002 • as Zoe
Sesame Street: Quiet Time
Sesame Street: Quiet Time
1997 • as Zoe (voice)
★ 6.0
Sesame Street Stays Up Late!
Sesame Street Stays Up Late!
1993 • as Prarie Dawn / Zoe (voice)
★ 7.0
Routed
Routed
1989 • as Mrs. Grove
★ 8.0
Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame: Let's Play Games
Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame: Let's Play Games
2008
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
2006 • as Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage)
★ 6.7
movie
Just a Few Announcements
1975 • as Janice
movie
Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story
2009
★ 2.0
Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales
Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales
2009
Sesame Street: Count on Sports
Sesame Street: Count on Sports
2008 • as Prairie Dawn / Zoe
Sesame Street: Love the Earth!
Sesame Street: Love the Earth!
2008 • as Zoe
★ 4.0
Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs
Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs
1993
Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke
Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke
2003 • as Zoe
★ 0.5
Look Back in Anger
Look Back in Anger
1980 • as Helena Charles
★ 4.8
Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game
Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game
1998 • as Zoe (voice)
★ 6.0
Sesame Street: M is for Mystery
Sesame Street: M is for Mystery
2014 • as Zoe
Getting Ready to Read
Getting Ready to Read
1992 • as "OP" Family Song (voice)
Sesame Street: Ready for School!
Sesame Street: Ready for School!
2007
Sesame Street: Elmo's Music Magic
Sesame Street: Elmo's Music Magic
2011
★ 10.0