Fran Brill

Fran Brill

Age 79 — born September 30, 1946·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.
44Credits14 TV · 30 films
1969–2011Years activefirst to latest
10.0 Highest ratedThe No Show
7.5 Average ratingacross 42 titles

Top TV shows 14best Fran Brill shows

  1. 1The West Wing posterThe West WingZoe · 1 ep · 19998.3
  2. 2Third Watch posterThird WatchMrs. Simpson · 1 ep · 19997.9
  3. 3Law & Order: Criminal Intent posterLaw & Order: Criminal IntentIlene Maxwell · 1 ep · 20017.6
  4. 4Law & Order posterLaw & OrderSondra More · 1 ep · 19907.3
  5. 5Doug posterDougEmily Kristal (voice) · 76 eps · 19917.3
  6. 6Sesame Street posterSesame StreetZoe/Prairie Dawn (voice) · 3142 eps · 19697.1
  7. 7The Cosby Show posterThe Cosby ShowPink Frackle / Patina / Tomato (voice) · 1 ep · 19847.0
  8. 8Sheep in the Big City posterSheep in the Big CityLittle Girl · 27 eps · 20006.6
  9. 9Dog City posterDog CityColleen (voice) · 13 eps · 19926.5
  10. 10My Little Pony posterMy Little Pony65 eps · 19866.4
  11. 11Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame posterSesame Street: Play with Me SesamePrairie Dawn · 26 eps · 20025.5
  12. 12CBS Schoolbreak Special posterCBS Schoolbreak SpecialMrs. DiFazio · 1 ep · 19845.5
  13. 13Sesame Unpaved posterSesame Unpaved67 eps · 1999
  14. 14On The Level posterOn The Level12 eps · 1980

Top movies 30best Fran Brill movies

  1. 1The No Show posterThe No ShowChicken Licken · 198710.0
  2. 2Sesame Street: Elmo's Music Magic posterSesame Street: Elmo's Music Magic201110.0
  3. 3Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings! posterSesame Street: Big Bird Sings!Zoe (voice) · 200510.0
  4. 4Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs posterSesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food SongsCereal (voice) · 200310.0
  5. 5Jim Henson's Memorial Service posterJim Henson's Memorial Service199010.0
  6. 6Amber Waves posterAmber WavesSuze Winter · 19808.5
  7. 7Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play posterSesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word PlayPrairie Dawn / Zoe / Frosty Four Singer (voice) · 20028.2
  8. 8Sesame Street: Zoe's Dance Moves posterSesame Street: Zoe's Dance MovesZoe · 20038.0
  9. 9Routed posterRoutedMrs. Grove · 19898.0
  10. 10Sesame Street: Elmo's World posterSesame Street: Elmo's WorldZoe · 20008.0
  11. 11Dog City posterDog CityColleen Barker (voice) · 19897.9
  12. 12Being There posterBeing ThereSally Hayes · 19797.6
  13. 13The Tale of Peter Rabbit posterThe Tale of Peter RabbitBluejay / Sparrow (voice) · 19917.5
  14. 14Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo posterSesame Street: The Best of ElmoPrarie Dawn/Zoe (voice) · 19947.3
  15. 15Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration! posterSesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!Prairie Dawn · 19937.3
  16. 16Midnight Run posterMidnight RunDana Mardukas, Jonathan's Wife · 19887.2
  17. 17Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time posterSesame Street: Elmo's Potty TimePrairie Dawn (voice) · 20067.1
  18. 18Sesame Street Stays Up Late! posterSesame Street Stays Up Late!Prarie Dawn / Zoe (voice) · 19937.0
  19. 19Sesame Street: When Families Grieve posterSesame Street: When Families GrieveMae · 20107.0
  20. 20Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green posterMuppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being GreenClam / Frog (voice) (archive footage) · 19947.0
  21. 21Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration posterSesame Street Jam: A Musical CelebrationPrarie Dawn (voice) · 19937.0
  22. 22Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! posterSesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!Prairie Dawn / Zoe (voice) · 19947.0
  23. 23Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf posterSesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the WolfZoe (voice) · 20017.0
  24. 24What About Bob? posterWhat About Bob?Lily Marvin · 19916.9
  25. 25My Little Pony posterMy Little PonyApplejack (voice) · 19846.9
  26. 26The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson posterThe Muppets Celebrate Jim HensonAdditional Muppet Performer · 19906.8
  27. 27A Sesame Street Christmas Carol posterA Sesame Street Christmas CarolAdditional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage) · 20066.7
  28. 28The Muppets Take Manhattan posterThe Muppets Take ManhattanAdditional Muppet Performer / News Reporter (voice) · 19846.6
  29. 29Old Enough posterOld EnoughMrs. Sloan · 19846.4
  30. 30The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland posterThe Adventures of Elmo in GrouchlandZoe (voice) · 19996.3

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