Fran Brill

Born: 1946-09-30

Birthplace: Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

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
What About Bob?
City Hall
Being There
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
The Muppets Take Manhattan
Jim Henson Idea Man
My Little Pony
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Doug's 1st Movie

Top Movie Credits

Midnight Run Dana Mardukas, Jonathan's Wife
What About Bob? Lily Marvin
Being There Sally Hayes
The Muppets Take Manhattan Additional Muppet Performer / News Reporter (voice)
My Little Pony Applejack (voice)
Doug's 1st Movie Mrs. Perigrew (voice)