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.
Known for
ActingBirthday
September 30, 1946Gender
FemaleKnown Movie Credits
61Place of birth
Chester, Pennsylvania, USAAlso known as
Frances Joan Brill, Frances BrillCast credits
Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic
Prairie Dawn / ZoeBeing There
Sally HayesSesame Street: M is for Mystery
ZoeThe No Show
Chicken LickenSesame Street: Abby in Wonderland
Zoe as Mousey the Hatter Helper (voice)The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
Zoe (voice)Sesame Street Stays Up Late!
Prarie Dawn / Zoe (voice)Sesame Street: Zoe's Dance Moves
ZoeI Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
SelfSesame Street: Imagine That!
Zoe (voice)City Hall
AngieSesame Street: The Best of Elmo
Prarie Dawn/Zoe (voice)Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
SelfSesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
Zoe (voice)Sesame Street: Love the Earth!
ZoeDoug's 1st Movie
Mrs. Perigrew (voice)Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic
Prairie Dawn (voice) / Zoe (voice)Muppet Picker Upper
Janice (voice)The Song of the Cloud Forest
LouiseThe Tale of Peter Rabbit
Bluejay / Sparrow (voice)Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
Zoe / Prairie Dawn / Roxie Marie (voice)