Jim Henson Idea Man
2024 · Movie
as Self
Fran Brill
1946-09-30
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Chester, 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.
Filmography
Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic
2022 · Movie
as Prairie Dawn (voice) / Zoe (voice)
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
2021 · Movie
as Self
Muppet Guys Talking: A Special Conversation to Honor Jim Henson
2020 · Movie
as Self
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
2019 · Movie
as Self
Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched
2017 · Movie
as Self
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
2015 · Movie
as Self
Sesame Street: M is for Mystery
2014 · Movie
as Zoe
Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers
2012 · Movie
as Zoe
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
2011 · Movie
as Self
Sesame Street: Elmo's Music Magic
2011 · Movie
Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures
2011 · Movie
Sesame Street: When Families Grieve
2010 · Movie
as Mae
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Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story
2009 · Movie
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo
2009 · Movie
as Zoe (voice) (archive footage)
Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales
2009 · Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All About Faces
2009 · Movie
Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland
2008 · Movie
as Zoe as Mousey the Hatter Helper (voice)
Sesame Street: Love the Earth!
2008 · Movie
as Zoe
Sesame Street: Count on Sports
2008 · Movie
as Prairie Dawn / Zoe
Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame: Let's Play Games
2008 · Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation
2008 · Movie
as Muppet Performer (voice)
Elmo's Christmas Countdown
2007 · Movie
as Prairie Dawn / Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street: Ready for School!
2007 · Movie
Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time
2006 · Movie
as Prairie Dawn (voice)
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
2006 · Movie
as Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage)
Sesame Beginnings: Exploring Together
2006 · Movie
as Prairie Dawn
Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings!
2005 · Movie
as Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover
2004 · Movie
as Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites
2004 · Movie
as Lavender Anything Muppet Girl (voice)
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?
2004 · Movie
as Zoe
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On!
2004 · Movie
as Zoe / Prairie Dawn (voice)
Sesame Street: Zoe's Dance Moves
2003 · Movie
as Zoe
Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke
2003 · Movie
as Zoe
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
2003 · Movie
as Cereal (voice)
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play
2002 · Movie
as Prairie Dawn / Zoe / Frosty Four Singer (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!
2002 · Movie
as Zoe
Elmo's World: Family Feature
2002 · Movie
as Zoe
Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame
2002 · TV Show
as Prairie Dawn
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2
2001 · Movie
as Zoe / Mary (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf
2001 · Movie
as Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!
2001 · Movie
as Zoe
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001 · TV Show
as Ilene Maxwell
Sesame Street: Elmo's World
2000 · Movie
as Zoe
Sheep in the Big City
2000 · TV Show
as Little Girl
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
1999 · Movie
as Zoe (voice)
Doug's 1st Movie
1999 · Movie
as Mrs. Perigrew (voice)
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs
1999 · Movie
as Zoe / Prairie Dawn (voice)
CinderElmo
1999 · Movie
as Zoe (voice)
Sesame Unpaved
1999 · TV Show
The West Wing
1999 · TV Show
as Zoe
Third Watch
1999 · TV Show
as Mrs. Simpson
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
1998 · Movie
as Zoe / Prairie Dawn / Roxie Marie (voice)
Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game
1998 · Movie
as Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street: Quiet Time
1997 · Movie
as Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street: Fiesta!
1997 · Movie
as Betty Lou / Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street: Imagine That!
1996 · Movie
as Zoe (voice)
City Hall
1996 · Movie
as Angie
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
1996 · Movie
as Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet
1996 · Movie
as Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Learning to Share
1996 · Movie
as Zoe
Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo
1994 · Movie
as Prarie Dawn/Zoe (voice)
Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green
1994 · Movie
as Clam / Frog (voice) (archive footage)
The World of Jim Henson
1994 · Movie
as Self (archive footage)
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
1994 · Movie
as Prairie Dawn / Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street Stays Up Late!
1993 · Movie
as Prarie Dawn / Zoe (voice)
Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs
1993 · Movie
Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!
1993 · Movie
as Prairie Dawn
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
1993 · Movie
as Prarie Dawn (voice)
Getting Ready to Read
1992 · Movie
as "OP" Family Song (voice)
Dog City
1992 · TV Show
as Colleen (voice), Terri (voice)
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
1991 · Movie
as Bluejay / Sparrow (voice)
What About Bob?
1991 · Movie
as Lily Marvin
Hyde in Hollywood
1991 · Movie
as Betty Armstrong
Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals
1991 · Movie
as Little Bird / Chicken (voice)
Doug
1991 · TV Show
as Emily Kristal (voice)
Jim Henson's Memorial Service
1990 · Movie
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
1990 · Movie
as Additional Muppet Performer
Law & Order
1990 · TV Show
as Sondra More, Leah Bartlett, Mrs. Stark, Maureen Donovan
The Song of the Cloud Forest
1989 · Movie
as Louise (voice)
Dog City
1989 · Movie
as Colleen Barker (voice)
Routed
1989 · Movie
as Mrs. Grove
The Jim Henson Hour
1989 · TV Show
as Self / Various
Midnight Run
1988 · Movie
as Dana Mardukas, Jonathan's Wife
Lip Service
1988 · Movie
as Debbie
The No Show
1987 · Movie
as Chicken Licken
My Little Pony
1986 · TV Show
Old Enough
1984 · Movie
as Mrs. Sloan
The Muppets Take Manhattan
1984 · Movie
as Additional Muppet Performer / News Reporter (voice)
My Little Pony
1984 · Movie
as Applejack (voice)
The Cosby Show
1984 · TV Show
as Pink Frackle / Patina / Tomato (voice)
CBS Schoolbreak Special
1984 · TV Show
as Mrs. DiFazio
Reading Rainbow
1983 · TV Show
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Oh, Boy! Babies!
1982 · Movie
as Kay
American Playhouse
1982 · TV Show
as Betty Armstrong
Look Back in Anger
1980 · Movie
as Helena Charles
Amber Waves
1980 · Movie
as Suze Winter
On The Level
1980 · TV Show
Being There
1979 · Movie
as Sally Hayes
Muppet Picker Upper
1975 · Movie
as Janice (voice)
The Muppet Introduction
1975 · Movie
as Janice
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Just a Few Announcements
1975 · Movie
as Janice
Saturday Night Live
1975 · TV Show
as Vazh (voice)
The Great Santa Claus Switch
1970 · Movie
as Snerf (voice)
Sesame Street
1969 · TV Show
as Zoe/Prairie Dawn (voice)
