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.

Known For

Being There

as Sally Hayes

Midnight Run

as Dana Mardukas, Jonathan's Wife

What About Bob?

as Lily Marvin

Cast Credits

Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic

as Prairie Dawn (voice) / Zoe (voice)

Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo

as Zoe (voice) (archive footage)

Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland

as Zoe as Mousey the Hatter Helper (voice)

Sesame Street: Count on Sports

as Prairie Dawn / Zoe

Elmo's Christmas Countdown

as Prairie Dawn / Zoe (voice)

A Sesame Street Christmas Carol

as Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage)

Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time

as Prairie Dawn (voice)

Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites

as Lavender Anything Muppet Girl (voice)

Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play

as Prairie Dawn / Zoe / Frosty Four Singer (voice)