Fran Brill
Born: 1946-09-30
Birthplace: Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Biography
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
Jim Henson Idea Man
Midnight Run
City Hall
Being There
The Muppets Take Manhattan
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
What About Bob?
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
Doug's 1st Movie
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration
Top Movie Credits
Jim Henson Idea Man
Self
Midnight Run
Dana Mardukas, Jonathan's Wife
City Hall
Angie
Being There
Sally Hayes
The Muppets Take Manhattan
Additional Muppet Performer / News Reporter (voice)
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
Zoe (voice)
What About Bob?
Lily Marvin
Doug's 1st Movie
Mrs. Perigrew (voice)
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration
Prarie Dawn (voice)