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

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

Additional Muppet Performer

A Sesame Street Christmas Carol

Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage)

Hyde in Hollywood

Betty Armstrong

Sesame Street: Imagine That!

Zoe (voice)

Elmo's Christmas Countdown

Prairie Dawn / Zoe (voice)

The Tale of Peter Rabbit

Bluejay / Sparrow (voice)

Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!

Prairie Dawn

Sesame Street: Elmo's Music Magic