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.

Known For

Midnight Run

Dana Mardukas, Jonathan's Wife

Jim Henson Idea Man

Self

Being There

Sally Hayes

Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration

Prarie Dawn (voice)

What About Bob?

Lily Marvin

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

Zoe (voice)

City Hall

Angie

The Muppets Take Manhattan

Additional Muppet Performer / News Reporter (voice)