Fran Brill
Acting
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.
Born: September 30, 1946
Place of Birth: Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Known For
The No Show
McGruff, Drew Barrymore, and a rag tag band of kids make a rock video about "saying no to drugs."
Sesame Street: Elmo's Music Magic
Kids will discover the magic of music along with Elmo in this delightful DVD. It features a special story where Elmo finds that with a wave of Abby's wand he can make everyone on Sesame Street Sing! Elmo and friends sing loud and soft, high and low, and all over Sesame Street! But what happens when everyone can't stop singing? Featuring music videos with many stars such as William, Jason Mraz and Feist, and favorite Sesame Street songs, children will want to move and sing along.
Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings!
Big Bird may not be able to fly, but he can sing. He joins Snuffy to spend some time looking through Bird's scrapbook and all the reminiscing leads to some singing. Big Bird croons some of the old classics, including "ABCDEFG," "I just adore four," and "What's Your Name." Snuffy joins him on a few tunes
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
After working hard, Grover has finally gotten a job as a waiter at the hot restaurant in town, Planet Storybook. Now, he can help kids learn about healthy eating while he serves up some of the biggest names in nursery rhymes (such as Miss Muffet). Some of the fun food songs include "Cereal Girl" and "The Most Important Meal of the Day," as well as a special tune from Cookie Monster assuring kids that there is more to food than cookies.
Jim Henson's Memorial Service
Following Jim Henson's passing on May 16th 1990, two public memorial services were held. The first (featured here) was held in New York at Cathedral of St. John the Divine on May 21, 1990. The second service was held in London at St. Paul's Cathedral on July 2nd 1990.
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
C is for Celebrate! Join host Joseph Gordon-Levitt and the residents of Sesame Street - human and monsters alike - to celebrate 50 years of learning, laughter, and love. Familiar felt faces like Roosevelt Franklin, Don Music, Sherlock Hemlock, and the Amazing Mumford join celebrity guests Norah Jones, Nile Rodgers, Sterling K. Brown, Meghan Trainor, Patti LaBelle, and Elvis Costello in this heartwarming special.
The Jim Henson Hour
The Jim Henson Hour was developed as a showcase for the Jim Henson Company's various puppet creations, including the popular Muppet characters. This hour-long anthology series was hosted by Jim Henson and generally included two segments. The first segment,"Muppetelevision," included comedy skits starring the Muppets, as well as frequent guest appearances by popular entertainers. The second segment often featured rebroadcasts of original, Henson-created productions, such as episodes from Jim Henson's "The StoryTeller" anthology series.
Amber Waves
A drifter stranded in Kansas accepts a job offer from a wheat harvester who, in desperation over his cancer and financial woes, attempts suicide but becomes a father-figure to the young man.
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play
Bert, Ernie, and friends put on a new play and some of your favorite words are the stars.
Reading Rainbow
Journey to exciting places and build a lasting connection with your favorite books. Each episode centers on a theme from a book, or other children's literature, which is explored through a number of segments or stories.
Filmography
as Self
as Prairie Dawn (voice) / Zoe (voice)
as Prairie Dawn
as Zoe (voice) (archive footage)
as Zoe as Mousey the Hatter Helper (voice)
as Prairie Dawn / Zoe
as Prairie Dawn / Zoe (voice)
as Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage)
as Prairie Dawn
as Prairie Dawn (voice)
as Zoe (voice)
as Zoe (voice)
as Lavender Anything Muppet Girl (voice)
as Cereal (voice)
as Prairie Dawn / Zoe / Frosty Four Singer (voice)
as Zoe / Mary (voice)
as Ilene Maxwell
as Little Girl
as Zoe (voice)
as Mrs. Simpson
as Zoe
as Mrs. Perigrew (voice)
as Zoe / Prairie Dawn (voice)
as Zoe (voice)
as Zoe / Prairie Dawn / Roxie Marie (voice)
as Zoe (voice)
as Betty Lou / Zoe (voice)
as Zoe (voice)
as Zoe (voice)
as Angie
as Zoe (voice)
as Zoe (voice)
as Self (archive footage)
as Prairie Dawn / Zoe (voice)
as Clam / Frog (voice) (archive footage)
as Prarie Dawn/Zoe (voice)
as Prarie Dawn / Zoe (voice)
as Prairie Dawn
as Prarie Dawn (voice)
as Colleen (voice)
as Terri (voice)
as Emily Kristal (voice)
as Betty Armstrong
as Bluejay / Sparrow (voice)
as Lily Marvin
as Little Bird / Chicken (voice)
as Additional Muppet Performer
as Sondra More
as Leah Bartlett
as Mrs. Stark
as Maureen Donovan
as Louise (voice)
as Colleen Barker (voice)
as Mrs. Grove
as Debbie
as Dana Mardukas, Jonathan's Wife
as Chicken Licken
as Pink Frackle / Patina / Tomato (voice)
as Applejack (voice)
as Mrs. Sloan
as Additional Muppet Performer / News Reporter (voice)
as Mrs. DiFazio
as Self - Narrator (voice)
as Kay
as Helena Charles
as Suze Winter
as Sally Hayes
as Vazh (voice)
as Janice (voice)
as Janice
as Snerf (voice)
as Zoe/Prairie Dawn (voice)