Fran Brill

79 yearsSeptember 30, 1946Chester, Pennsylvania, USAPopularity 1.1

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.

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Known For

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Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration

1993

as Prarie Dawn (voice)

Sesame Street: Imagine That!

1996

as Zoe (voice)

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.

Career