About
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
Jim Henson Idea Man2024 · Self
Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic2022 · Prairie Dawn (voice) / Zoe (voice)
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street2021 · Self
Muppet Guys Talking: A Special Conversation to Honor Jim Henson2020 · Self
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration2019 · Self
Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched2017 · Self
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story2015 · Self
Sesame Street: M is for Mystery2014 · Zoe
Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers2012 · Zoe
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey2011 · Self
Sesame Street: Elmo's Music Magic2011
Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures2011
Sesame Street: When Families Grieve2010 · Mae
Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story2009
Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales2009
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All About Faces2009
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo2009 · Zoe (voice) (archive footage)
Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland2008 · Zoe as Mousey the Hatter Helper (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation2008 · Muppet Performer (voice)
Sesame Street: Love the Earth!2008 · Zoe