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

Midnight Run
City Hall
Being There
What About Bob?
Jim Henson Idea Man
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
Doug's 1st Movie
The Muppets Take Manhattan

Top Movie Credits

Midnight Run Dana Mardukas, Jonathan's Wife
Being There Sally Hayes
What About Bob? Lily Marvin
Doug's 1st Movie Mrs. Perigrew (voice)
The Muppets Take Manhattan Additional Muppet Performer / News Reporter (voice)