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

Jim Henson Idea Man

Self

Midnight Run

Dana Mardukas, Jonathan's Wife

City Hall

Angie

Being There

Sally Hayes

The Muppets Take Manhattan

Additional Muppet Performer / News Reporter (voice)

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

Zoe (voice)

What About Bob?

Lily Marvin

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

Self