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Fran Brill

Bio: 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

Born: Mon, Sep 30 1946

Birthplace: Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Fran Brill is 78 years old

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Jim Henson Idea Man

Fran Brill was

77 in Jim Henson Idea Man

as 'Self'.

Sat, May 18 2024

Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic

Fran Brill was

75 in Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic

as 'Prairie Dawn (voice) / Zoe (voice)'.

Sun, Jul 10 2022

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

Fran Brill was

74 in Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

as 'Self'.

Fri, Apr 23 2021

Muppet Guys Talking: A Special Conversation to Honor Jim Henson

Fran Brill was

73 in Muppet Guys Talking: A Special Conversation to Honor Jim Henson

as 'Herself'.

Sat, May 16 2020

Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration

Fran Brill was

73 in Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration

as 'Self'.

Sat, Nov 09 2019

Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched

Fran Brill was

70 in Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched

as 'Herself'.

Sun, Mar 12 2017

I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story

Fran Brill was

68 in I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story

as 'Self'.

Wed, May 06 2015

Sesame Street: M is for Mystery

Fran Brill was

67 in Sesame Street: M is for Mystery

as 'Zoe'.

Tue, Sep 02 2014

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

Fran Brill was

65 in Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

as 'Self'.

Fri, Oct 21 2011

Sesame Street: Elmo's Music Magic

Fran Brill was

64 in Sesame Street: Elmo's Music Magic

Tue, Sep 06 2011

Sesame Street: When Families Grieve

Fran Brill was

63 in Sesame Street: When Families Grieve

as 'Mae'.

Wed, Apr 14 2010

Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story

Fran Brill was

63 in Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story

Sat, Dec 12 2009

Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo

Fran Brill was

62 in Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo

as 'Zoe (voice) (archive footage)'.

Mon, Jun 01 2009

Sesame Street: Love the Earth!

Fran Brill was

61 in Sesame Street: Love the Earth!

as 'Zoe'.

Tue, Jan 01 2008

Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland

Fran Brill was

61 in Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland

as 'Zoe as Mousey the Hatter Helper (voice)'.

Tue, Jan 01 2008

Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Countdown

Fran Brill was

61 in Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Countdown

as 'Prairie Dawn / Zoe (voice)'.

Sun, Dec 23 2007

Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time

Fran Brill was

59 in Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time

as 'Prairie Dawn (voice)'.

Tue, Aug 22 2006

Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings!

Fran Brill was

58 in Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings!

as 'Zoe (voice)'.

Tue, Feb 01 2005

Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover

Fran Brill was

57 in Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover

as 'Zoe (voice)'.

Tue, Aug 31 2004

Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke

Fran Brill was

56 in Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke

as 'Zoe'.

Tue, Aug 05 2003

Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic

Fran Brill was

56 in Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic

as 'Prairie Dawn / Zoe'.

Sat, Apr 26 2003

Sesame Street: Zoe's Dance Moves

Fran Brill was

56 in Sesame Street: Zoe's Dance Moves

as 'Zoe'.

Wed, Jan 01 2003

Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs

Fran Brill was

56 in Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs

as 'Cereal (voice)'.

Wed, Jan 01 2003

Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play

Fran Brill was

55 in Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play

as 'Prairie Dawn / Zoe / Frosty Four Singer (voice)'.

Fri, May 31 2002

Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2

Fran Brill was

55 in Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2

as 'Zoe / Mary (voice)'.

Tue, Oct 09 2001

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

Fran Brill was

53 in The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

as 'Zoe (voice)'.

Fri, Oct 01 1999

Doug's 1st Movie

Fran Brill was

52 in Doug's 1st Movie

as 'Mrs. Perigrew (voice)'.

Fri, Mar 26 1999

Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs

Fran Brill was

52 in Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs

as 'Zoe / Prairie Dawn (voice)'.

Tue, Mar 09 1999

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

Fran Brill was

51 in Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

as 'Zoe / Prairie Dawn / Roxie Marie (voice)'.

Fri, Feb 20 1998

Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game

Fran Brill was

51 in Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game

as 'Zoe (voice)'.

Thu, Jan 01 1998

Sesame Street: Fiesta!

Fran Brill was

51 in Sesame Street: Fiesta!

as 'Betty Lou / Zoe (voice)'.

Mon, Dec 01 1997

Sesame Street: Quiet Time

Fran Brill was

50 in Sesame Street: Quiet Time

as 'Zoe (voice)'.

Tue, Apr 01 1997

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

Fran Brill was

50 in Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

as 'Zoe (voice)'.

Tue, Dec 24 1996

City Hall

Fran Brill was

49 in City Hall

as 'Angie'.

Fri, Feb 16 1996

Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet

Fran Brill was

49 in Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet

as 'Zoe (voice)'.

Tue, Feb 06 1996

Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Learning to Share

Fran Brill was

49 in Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Learning to Share

as 'Zoe'.

Mon, Jan 01 1996

Sesame Street: Imagine That!

Fran Brill was

49 in Sesame Street: Imagine That!

as 'Zoe (voice)'.

Mon, Jan 01 1996

The World of Jim Henson

Fran Brill was

48 in The World of Jim Henson

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Wed, Nov 23 1994

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

Fran Brill was

47 in Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

as 'Prairie Dawn / Zoe'.

Wed, May 18 1994

Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green

Fran Brill was

47 in Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green

as 'Clam / Frog (voice) (archive footage)'.

Fri, Feb 18 1994

Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo

Fran Brill was

47 in Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo

as 'Prarie Dawn/Zoe (voice)'.

Sat, Jan 01 1994

Sesame Street Stays Up Late!

Fran Brill was

47 in Sesame Street Stays Up Late!

as 'Prarie Dawn / Zoe (voice)'.

Wed, Dec 29 1993

Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!

Fran Brill was

47 in Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!

as 'Prairie Dawn'.

Fri, Oct 29 1993

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration

Fran Brill was

47 in Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration

as 'Prarie Dawn (voice)'.

Fri, Oct 29 1993

Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs

Fran Brill was

46 in Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs

Fri, May 21 1993

Hyde In Hollywood

Fran Brill was

44 in Hyde In Hollywood

as 'Betty Armstrong'.

Fri, Jul 05 1991

The Tale of Peter Rabbit

Fran Brill was

44 in The Tale of Peter Rabbit

as 'Bluejay / Sparrow (voice)'.

Tue, Jun 11 1991

What About Bob?

Fran Brill was

44 in What About Bob?

as 'Lily Marvin'.

Fri, May 17 1991

The Song of the Cloud Forest

Fran Brill was

42 in The Song of the Cloud Forest

as 'Louise'.

Sun, Jul 16 1989

Dog City: The Movie

Fran Brill was

42 in Dog City: The Movie

as 'Colleen Barker (voice)'.

Fri, May 05 1989

Midnight Run

Fran Brill was

41 in Midnight Run

as 'Dana Mardukas'.

Wed, Jul 20 1988

The No Show

Fran Brill was

40 in The No Show

as 'Chicken Licken'.

Thu, Jan 01 1987

Old Enough

Fran Brill was

37 in Old Enough

as 'Mrs. Sloan'.

Fri, Aug 24 1984

The Muppets Take Manhattan

Fran Brill was

37 in The Muppets Take Manhattan

as 'Additional Muppet Performer / News Reporter (voice)'.

Wed, Jun 27 1984

Oh, Boy! Babies!

Fran Brill was

36 in Oh, Boy! Babies!

as 'Kay'.

Tue, Oct 05 1982

Look Back in Anger

Fran Brill was

33 in Look Back in Anger

as 'Helena Charles'.

Wed, Jul 02 1980

Amber Waves

Fran Brill was

33 in Amber Waves

as 'Suze Winter'.

Sun, Mar 09 1980

Being There

Fran Brill was

33 in Being There

as 'Sally Hayes'.

Wed, Dec 19 1979

Muppet Picker Upper

Fran Brill was

28 in Muppet Picker Upper

as 'Janice (voice)'.

Wed, Jan 01 1975

The Muppet Introduction

Fran Brill was

28 in The Muppet Introduction

as 'Janice'.

Wed, Jan 01 1975

Just a Few Announcements

Fran Brill was

28 in Just a Few Announcements

as 'Janice'.

Wed, Jan 01 1975

The Great Santa Claus Switch

Fran Brill was

24 in The Great Santa Claus Switch

as 'Snerf (voice)'.

Sat, Dec 05 1970

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

Fran Brill was

55+ in Law & Order: Criminal Intent

as 'Ilene Maxwell'.

First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2001

Sheep in the Big City

Fran Brill was

54+ in Sheep in the Big City

as 'Little Girl'.

First Air Date
Fri, Nov 17 2000

Third Watch

Fran Brill was

52+ in Third Watch

as 'Mrs. Simpson'.

First Air Date
Thu, Sep 23 1999

The West Wing

Fran Brill was

52+ in The West Wing

as 'Zoe'.

First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1999

Dog City

Fran Brill was

45+ in Dog City

as 'Colleen (voice), Terri (voice)'.

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1992

Doug

Fran Brill was

44+ in Doug

as 'Emily Kristal (voice)'.

First Air Date
Sun, Aug 18 1991

Law & Order

Fran Brill was

43+ in Law & Order

as 'Sondra More, Leah Bartlett, Mrs. Stark, Maureen Donovan'.

First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990

The Jim Henson Hour

Fran Brill was

42+ in The Jim Henson Hour

First Air Date
Fri, Apr 14 1989

My Little Pony

Fran Brill was

39+ in My Little Pony

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986

The Cosby Show

Fran Brill was

37+ in The Cosby Show

as 'Pink Frackle / Patina / Tomato (voice)'.

First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984

Reading Rainbow

Fran Brill was

36+ in Reading Rainbow

as 'Herself - Narrator (voice)'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jun 06 1983

Sesame Unpaved

Fran Brill was

23+ in Sesame Unpaved

First Air Date
Mon, Nov 10 1969

Sesame Street

Fran Brill was

23+ in Sesame Street

as 'Zoe/Prairie Dawn (voice)'.

First Air Date
Mon, Nov 10 1969

Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame

Fran Brill will be

78+ in Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame

as 'Prairie Dawn'.

First Air Date
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