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.

Fran Brill

Acting Born September 30, 1946 Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

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

Law & Order

Sondra More

Law & Order

Leah Bartlett

Law & Order

Mrs. Stark

Law & Order

Maureen Donovan

Saturday Night Live

Vazh (voice)

Sesame Street

Zoe / Prairie Dawn (voice)

The West Wing

Zoe (voice)

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

Ilene Maxwell

Third Watch

Mrs. Simpson

The Cosby Show

Pink Frackle / Patina / Tomato (voice)

American Playhouse

Betty Armstrong

Doug

Emily Kristal (voice)