Fran Brill

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.

Known For

Midnight Run

as Dana Mardukas

Being There

as Sally Hayes

What About Bob?

as Lily Marvin

Law & Order

as Sondra More

Law & Order

as Leah Bartlett

Law & Order

as Mrs. Stark

Law & Order

as Maureen Donovan

The West Wing

as Zoe

The Cosby Show

as Pink Frackle / Patina / Tomato (voice)

The Muppets Take Manhattan

as Additional Muppet Performer / News Reporter (voice)