Fanny Brice
Known For
Acting
Born
1891-10-29 in New York City, New York, USA
Died
1951-05-29
Biography
Fania Borach (October 29, 1891 – May 29, 1951), known professionally as Fanny Brice or Fannie Brice, was an American comedienne, illustrated song model, singer, and theater and film actress who made many stage, radio, and film appearances. She was famously portrayed by Barbra Streisand in the musical Funny Girl.
Most Known For
Ziegfeld Follies
as Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")
The Great Ziegfeld
as Fannie Brice
Everybody Sing
as Olga Chekaloff
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
as Self (archive footage)
Be Yourself!
as Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice)
Hollywood Goes to Town
as Self
Crime Without Passion
as Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women
as Self (archive footage)
My Man
as Fannie Brand
The Great Radio Comedians
The Man from Blankley's
Almonds and Raisins
Night Club
as Self