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Fran Brill
Born 1946-09-30Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Jim Henson Idea ManSelfJerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday AnimaticPrairie Dawn (voice) / Zoe (voice)Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame StreetSelfMuppet Guys Talking: A Special Conversation to Honor Jim HensonSelfSesame Street's 50th Anniversary CelebrationSelfSesame Street: 50 Years and CountingPrairie Dawn / Zoe / Various CharactersMuppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World WatchedSelfI Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney StorySelfSesame Street: M is for MysteryZoeSesame Street: Elmo's Magic NumbersZoeBeing Elmo: A Puppeteer's JourneySelfSesame Street: Elmo's Music MagicRoleSesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor AdventuresRoleSesame Street: When Families GrieveMaeJim Henson: His Sesame Street StoryRoleSesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical TalesRoleSesame Street: Elmo's World: All About FacesRoleSesame Street: Bedtime with ElmoZoe (voice) (archive footage)Sesame Street: Abby in WonderlandZoe as Mousey the Hatter Helper (voice)Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer VacationMuppet Performer (voice)Sesame Street: Love the Earth!ZoeSesame Street: Count on SportsPrairie Dawn / ZoeSesame Street: Play with Me Sesame: Let's Play GamesRoleElmo's Christmas CountdownPrairie Dawn / Zoe (voice)