Fran Brill

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.

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Known For

Law & Order

Law & Order

1990 • as Sondra More

Law & Order

Law & Order

1990 • as Leah Bartlett

Law & Order

Law & Order

1990 • as Mrs. Stark

Law & Order

Law & Order

1990 • as Maureen Donovan

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

2001 • as Ilene Maxwell

Sesame Street

Sesame Street

1969 • as Zoe/Prairie Dawn (voice)

Filmography

2024

Jim Henson Idea Man
Jim Henson Idea Man
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/18/2024

2022

Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic
Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic
as Prairie Dawn (voice) / Zoe (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/10/2022

2021

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/23/2021

2020

Muppet Guys Talking: A Special Conversation to Honor Jim Henson
Muppet Guys Talking: A Special Conversation to Honor Jim Henson
as Herself
Movie - Released: 5/16/2020

2019

Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/9/2019

2017

Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched
Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched
as Herself
Movie - Released: 3/12/2017

2015

I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/6/2015

2014

Sesame Street: M is for Mystery
Sesame Street: M is for Mystery
as Zoe
Movie - Released: 9/2/2014

2011

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/21/2011
Sesame Street: Elmo's Music Magic
Sesame Street: Elmo's Music Magic
Movie - Released: 9/6/2011

2010

Sesame Street: When Families Grieve
Sesame Street: When Families Grieve
as Mae
Movie - Released: 4/14/2010

2009

Movie
Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story
Movie - Released: 12/12/2009
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo
as Zoe (voice) (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 6/1/2009

2008

Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland
Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland
as Zoe as Mousey the Hatter Helper (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/1/2008
Sesame Street: Love the Earth!
Sesame Street: Love the Earth!
as Zoe
Movie - Released: 1/1/2008

2007

Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Countdown
Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Countdown
as Prairie Dawn / Zoe (voice)
Movie - Released: 12/23/2007

2006

Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time
Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time
as Prairie Dawn (voice)
Movie - Released: 8/22/2006
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
as Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 12/1/2006

2005

Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings!
Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings!
as Zoe (voice)
Movie - Released: 2/1/2005

2004

Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover
as Zoe (voice)
Movie - Released: 8/31/2004
Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites
Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites
as Lavender Anything Muppet Girl (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/27/2004

2003

Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic
Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic
as Prairie Dawn / Zoe
Movie - Released: 4/26/2003
Sesame Street: Zoe's Dance Moves
Sesame Street: Zoe's Dance Moves
as Zoe
Movie - Released: 1/1/2003
Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke
Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke
as Zoe
Movie - Released: 8/5/2003
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
as Cereal (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/1/2003

2002

Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play
as Prairie Dawn / Zoe / Frosty Four Singer (voice)
Movie - Released: 5/31/2002

2001

Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2
as Zoe / Mary (voice)
Movie - Released: 10/9/2001
Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf
Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf
as Zoe (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/9/2001
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
as Ilene Maxwell
TV - Released: 9/30/2001

2000

Sheep in the Big City
Sheep in the Big City
as Little Girl
TV - Released: 11/4/2000

1999

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
as Zoe (voice)
Movie - Released: 10/1/1999
Doug's 1st Movie
Doug's 1st Movie
as Mrs. Perigrew (voice)
Movie - Released: 3/26/1999
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs
as Zoe / Prairie Dawn (voice)
Movie - Released: 3/9/1999
CinderElmo
CinderElmo
as Zoe (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/1/1999
The West Wing
The West Wing
as Zoe
TV - Released: 9/22/1999
Third Watch
Third Watch
as Mrs. Simpson
TV - Released: 9/23/1999

1998

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
as Zoe / Prairie Dawn / Roxie Marie (voice)
Movie - Released: 2/20/1998
Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game
Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game
as Zoe (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/1/1998

1997

Sesame Street: Quiet Time
Sesame Street: Quiet Time
as Zoe (voice)
Movie - Released: 4/1/1997
Sesame Street: Fiesta!
Sesame Street: Fiesta!
as Betty Lou / Zoe (voice)
Movie - Released: 12/1/1997

1996

Sesame Street: Imagine That!
Sesame Street: Imagine That!
as Zoe (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/1/1996
City Hall
City Hall
as Angie
Movie - Released: 2/16/1996
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
as Zoe (voice)
Movie - Released: 12/24/1996
Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet
Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet
as Zoe (voice)
Movie - Released: 2/6/1996
Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Learning to Share
Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Learning to Share
as Zoe
Movie - Released: 1/1/1996

1994

Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo
Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo
as Prarie Dawn/Zoe (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/1/1994
Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green
Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green
as Clam / Frog (voice) (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 2/18/1994
The World of Jim Henson
The World of Jim Henson
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 11/23/1994
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
as Prairie Dawn / Zoe
Movie - Released: 5/18/1994

1993

Sesame Street Stays Up Late!
Sesame Street Stays Up Late!
as Prarie Dawn / Zoe (voice)
Movie - Released: 12/29/1993
Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs
Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs
Movie - Released: 5/21/1993
Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!
Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!
as Prairie Dawn
Movie - Released: 10/29/1993
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
as Prarie Dawn (voice)
Movie - Released: 10/29/1993

1992

Dog City
Dog City
as Colleen (voice)
TV - Released: 9/26/1992
Dog City
Dog City
as Terri (voice)
TV - Released: 9/26/1992

1991

The Tale of Peter Rabbit
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
as Bluejay / Sparrow (voice)
Movie - Released: 6/11/1991
What About Bob?
What About Bob?
as Lily Marvin
Movie - Released: 5/17/1991
Hyde in Hollywood
Hyde in Hollywood
as Betty Armstrong
Movie - Released: 7/5/1991
Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals
Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals
as Little Bird / Chicken (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/1/1991
Doug
Doug
as Emily Kristal (voice)
TV - Released: 8/18/1991

1990

Jim Henson's Memorial Service
Jim Henson's Memorial Service
Movie - Released: 5/21/1990
Law & Order
Law & Order
as Sondra More
TV - Released: 9/13/1990
Law & Order
Law & Order
as Leah Bartlett
TV - Released: 9/13/1990
Law & Order
Law & Order
as Mrs. Stark
TV - Released: 9/13/1990
Law & Order
Law & Order
as Maureen Donovan
TV - Released: 9/13/1990

1989

The Song of the Cloud Forest
The Song of the Cloud Forest
as Louise
Movie - Released: 7/16/1989
Dog City: The Movie
Dog City: The Movie
as Colleen Barker (voice)
Movie - Released: 5/5/1989
The Jim Henson Hour
The Jim Henson Hour
TV - Released: 4/14/1989

1988

Midnight Run
Midnight Run
as Dana Mardukas, Jonathan's Wife
Movie - Released: 7/20/1988
Lip Service
Lip Service
as Debbie
Movie - Released: 10/17/1988

1987

The No Show
The No Show
as Chicken Licken
Movie - Released: 1/1/1987

1986

My Little Pony
My Little Pony
TV - Released: 9/15/1986

1984

Old Enough
Old Enough
as Mrs. Sloan
Movie - Released: 8/24/1984
The Muppets Take Manhattan
The Muppets Take Manhattan
as Additional Muppet Performer / News Reporter (voice)
Movie - Released: 6/27/1984
The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show
as Pink Frackle / Patina / Tomato (voice)
TV - Released: 9/20/1984

1983

Reading Rainbow
Reading Rainbow
as Herself - Narrator (voice)
TV - Released: 6/6/1983

1982

Oh, Boy! Babies!
Oh, Boy! Babies!
as Kay
Movie - Released: 10/5/1982

1980

Look Back in Anger
Look Back in Anger
as Helena Charles
Movie - Released: 7/2/1980
Amber Waves
Amber Waves
as Suze Winter
Movie - Released: 3/9/1980

1979

Being There
Being There
as Sally Hayes
Movie - Released: 12/19/1979

1975

Muppet Picker Upper
Muppet Picker Upper
as Janice (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/1/1975
The Muppet Introduction
The Muppet Introduction
as Janice
Movie - Released: 1/1/1975
Movie
Just a Few Announcements
as Janice
Movie - Released: 1/1/1975

1970

The Great Santa Claus Switch
The Great Santa Claus Switch
as Snerf (voice)
Movie - Released: 12/5/1970

1969

Sesame Street
Sesame Street
as Zoe/Prairie Dawn (voice)
TV - Released: 11/10/1969
Sesame Unpaved
Sesame Unpaved
TV - Released: 11/10/1969

Unknown

Movie
Getting Ready to Read
as Jim Hensons Muppets
Movie
Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame
Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame
as Prairie Dawn
TV