Portrait of Fran Brill

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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Poster of Jim Henson Idea Man
Jim Henson Idea Man
Fran Brill was
77 in Jim Henson Idea Man
as 'Self'.
Sat, May 18 2024
Poster of Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic
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
Poster of Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
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
Poster of Muppet Guys Talking: A Special Conversation to Honor Jim Henson
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
Poster of Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
Fran Brill was
73 in Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
as 'Self'.
Sat, Nov 09 2019
Poster of Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched
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
Poster of I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
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
Poster of Sesame Street: M is for Mystery
Sesame Street: M is for Mystery
Fran Brill was
67 in Sesame Street: M is for Mystery
as 'Zoe'.
Tue, Sep 02 2014
Poster of Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
Fran Brill was
65 in Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 21 2011
Poster of Sesame Street: Elmo's Music Magic
Sesame Street: Elmo's Music Magic
Fran Brill was
64 in Sesame Street: Elmo's Music Magic
Tue, Sep 06 2011
Poster of Sesame Street: When Families Grieve
Sesame Street: When Families Grieve
Fran Brill was
63 in Sesame Street: When Families Grieve
as 'Mae'.
Wed, Apr 14 2010
Poster of Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story
Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story
Fran Brill was
63 in Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story
Sat, Dec 12 2009
Poster of Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo
Fran Brill was
62 in Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo
as 'Zoe (voice) (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jun 01 2009
Poster of Sesame Street: Love the Earth!
Sesame Street: Love the Earth!
Fran Brill was
61 in Sesame Street: Love the Earth!
as 'Zoe'.
Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland
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
Poster of Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Countdown
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
Poster of A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
Fran Brill was
60 in A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
as 'Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage)'.
Fri, Dec 01 2006
Poster of Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time
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
Poster of Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings!
Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings!
Fran Brill was
58 in Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings!
as 'Zoe (voice)'.
Tue, Feb 01 2005
Poster of Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover
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
Poster of Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke
Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke
Fran Brill was
56 in Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke
as 'Zoe'.
Tue, Aug 05 2003
Poster of Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic
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
Poster of Sesame Street: Zoe's Dance Moves
Sesame Street: Zoe's Dance Moves
Fran Brill was
56 in Sesame Street: Zoe's Dance Moves
as 'Zoe'.
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
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
Poster of Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play
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
Poster of Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2
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
Poster of The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
Fran Brill was
53 in The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
as 'Zoe (voice)'.
Fri, Oct 01 1999
Poster of Doug's 1st Movie
Doug's 1st Movie
Fran Brill was
52 in Doug's 1st Movie
as 'Mrs. Perigrew (voice)'.
Fri, Mar 26 1999
Poster of Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs
Fran Brill was
52 in Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs
as 'Zoe / Prairie Dawn (voice)'.
Tue, Mar 09 1999
Poster of Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
Fran Brill was
51 in Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
as 'Zoe / Prairie Dawn / Roxie Marie (voice)'.
Fri, Feb 20 1998
Poster of Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game
Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game
Fran Brill was
51 in Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game
as 'Zoe (voice)'.
Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of Sesame Street: Fiesta!
Sesame Street: Fiesta!
Fran Brill was
51 in Sesame Street: Fiesta!
as 'Betty Lou / Zoe (voice)'.
Mon, Dec 01 1997
Poster of Sesame Street: Quiet Time
Sesame Street: Quiet Time
Fran Brill was
50 in Sesame Street: Quiet Time
as 'Zoe (voice)'.
Tue, Apr 01 1997
Poster of Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
Fran Brill was
50 in Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
as 'Zoe (voice)'.
Tue, Dec 24 1996
Poster of City Hall
City Hall
Fran Brill was
49 in City Hall
as 'Angie'.
Fri, Feb 16 1996
Poster of Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet
Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet
Fran Brill was
49 in Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet
as 'Zoe (voice)'.
Tue, Feb 06 1996
Poster of Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Learning to Share
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
Poster of Sesame Street: Imagine That!
Sesame Street: Imagine That!
Fran Brill was
49 in Sesame Street: Imagine That!
as 'Zoe (voice)'.
Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of The World of Jim Henson
The World of Jim Henson
Fran Brill was
48 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Nov 23 1994
Poster of Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
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
Poster of Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green
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
Poster of Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo
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
Poster of Sesame Street Stays Up Late!
Sesame Street Stays Up Late!
Fran Brill was
47 in Sesame Street Stays Up Late!
as 'Prarie Dawn / Zoe (voice)'.
Wed, Dec 29 1993
Poster of Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!
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
Poster of Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
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
Poster of Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs
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
Poster of Hyde In Hollywood
Hyde In Hollywood
Fran Brill was
44 in Hyde In Hollywood
as 'Betty Armstrong'.
Fri, Jul 05 1991
Poster of The Tale of Peter Rabbit
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Fran Brill was
44 in The Tale of Peter Rabbit
as 'Bluejay / Sparrow (voice)'.
Tue, Jun 11 1991
Poster of What About Bob?
What About Bob?
Fran Brill was
44 in What About Bob?
as 'Lily Marvin'.
Fri, May 17 1991
Poster of Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals
Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals
Fran Brill was
44 in Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals
as 'Little Bird / Chicken (voice)'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of The Song of the Cloud Forest
The Song of the Cloud Forest
Fran Brill was
42 in The Song of the Cloud Forest
as 'Louise'.
Sun, Jul 16 1989
Poster of Dog City: The Movie
Dog City: The Movie
Fran Brill was
42 in Dog City: The Movie
as 'Colleen Barker (voice)'.
Fri, May 05 1989
Poster of Midnight Run
Midnight Run
Fran Brill was
41 in Midnight Run
as 'Dana Mardukas'.
Wed, Jul 20 1988
Poster of The No Show
The No Show
Fran Brill was
40 in The No Show
as 'Chicken Licken'.
Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Old Enough
Old Enough
Fran Brill was
37 in Old Enough
as 'Mrs. Sloan'.
Fri, Aug 24 1984
Poster of The Muppets Take Manhattan
The Muppets Take Manhattan
Fran Brill was
37 in The Muppets Take Manhattan
as 'Additional Muppet Performer / News Reporter (voice)'.
Wed, Jun 27 1984
Poster of Oh, Boy! Babies!
Oh, Boy! Babies!
Fran Brill was
36 in Oh, Boy! Babies!
as 'Kay'.
Tue, Oct 05 1982
Poster of Look Back in Anger
Look Back in Anger
Fran Brill was
33 in Look Back in Anger
as 'Helena Charles'.
Wed, Jul 02 1980
Poster of Amber Waves
Amber Waves
Fran Brill was
33 in Amber Waves
as 'Suze Winter'.
Sun, Mar 09 1980
Poster of Being There
Being There
Fran Brill was
33 in Being There
as 'Sally Hayes'.
Wed, Dec 19 1979
Poster of Muppet Picker Upper
Muppet Picker Upper
Fran Brill was
28 in Muppet Picker Upper
as 'Janice (voice)'.
Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of The Muppet Introduction
The Muppet Introduction
Fran Brill was
28 in The Muppet Introduction
as 'Janice'.
Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Just a Few Announcements
Just a Few Announcements
Fran Brill was
28 in Just a Few Announcements
as 'Janice'.
Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of The Great Santa Claus Switch
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
Poster of Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Fran Brill was
55+ in Law & Order: Criminal Intent
as 'Ilene Maxwell'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2001
Poster of Sheep in the Big City
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
Poster of Third Watch
Third Watch
Fran Brill was
52+ in Third Watch
as 'Mrs. Simpson'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 23 1999
Poster of The West Wing
The West Wing
Fran Brill was
52+ in The West Wing
as 'Zoe'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1999
Poster of Dog City
Dog City
Fran Brill was
45+ in Dog City
as 'Colleen (voice), Terri (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1992
Poster of Doug
Doug
Fran Brill was
44+ in Doug
as 'Emily Kristal (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 18 1991
Poster of Law & Order
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
Poster of The Jim Henson Hour
The Jim Henson Hour
Fran Brill was
42+ in The Jim Henson Hour
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 14 1989
Poster of My Little Pony
My Little Pony
Fran Brill was
39+ in My Little Pony
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986
Poster of The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show
Fran Brill was
37+ in The Cosby Show
as 'Pink Frackle / Patina / Tomato (voice)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984
Poster of Reading Rainbow
Reading Rainbow
Fran Brill was
36+ in Reading Rainbow
as 'Herself - Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 06 1983
Poster of Sesame Unpaved
Sesame Unpaved
Fran Brill was
23+ in Sesame Unpaved
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 10 1969
Poster of Sesame Street
Sesame Street
Fran Brill was
23+ in Sesame Street
as 'Zoe/Prairie Dawn (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 10 1969
Poster of Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame
Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame
Fran Brill will be
78+ in Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame
as 'Prairie Dawn'.
First Air Date
Unreleased