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Fran Brill Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1946-09-30

Birthplace:
Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Credits:
104 Total Roles

Fran Brill

Acting

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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

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2024 Jim Henson Idea Man MOVIE Self
2022 Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic MOVIE Prairie Dawn (voice) / Zoe (voice)
2021 Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street MOVIE Self
2020 Muppet Guys Talking: A Special Conversation to Honor Jim Henson MOVIE Self
2019 Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration MOVIE Self
2017 Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched MOVIE Self
2015 I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story MOVIE Self
2014 Sesame Street: M is for Mystery MOVIE Zoe
2012 Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers MOVIE Zoe
2011 Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey MOVIE Self

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