Fran Brill
Born
30 September 1946 (79)
Place of Birth
Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Also known as
Frances Joan Brill, Frances Brill
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.
Filmography (40)
Jim Henson Idea Man
2024
Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic
2022
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
2021
Muppet Guys Talking: A Special Conversation to Honor Jim Henson
2020
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
2019
Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched
2017
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
2015
Sesame Street: M is for Mystery
2014
Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers
2012
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
2011
Sesame Street: Elmo's Music Magic
2011
Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures
2011
Sesame Street: When Families Grieve
2010
Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story
2009
Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales
2009
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo
2009
Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland
2008
Sesame Street: Love the Earth!
2008
Sesame Street: Count on Sports
2008
Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame: Let's Play Games
2008
Elmo's Christmas Countdown
2007
Sesame Street: Ready for School!
2007
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
2006
Sesame Beginnings: Exploring Together
2006
Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time
2006
Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings!
2005
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover
2004
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?
2004
Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites
2004
Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke
2003
Sesame Street: Zoe's Dance Moves
2003
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
2003
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play
2002
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo!
2002
Elmo's World: Family Feature
2002
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!
2001
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2
2001
Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf
2001
Sesame Street: Elmo's World
2000
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
1999