Fanny Brice
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- October 29, 1891
- Died
- May 29, 1951 (aged 59)
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
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.
Known For
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Filmography
Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
The Great Man: W.C. Fields
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
Vaudeville
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
Almonds and Raisins
Movie
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
The Great Radio Comedians
Movie
Ziegfeld Follies
Movie · as Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")
Everybody Sing
Movie · as Olga Chekaloff
Hollywood Goes to Town
Movie · as Self
The Great Ziegfeld
Movie · as Fannie Brice
Crime Without Passion
Movie · as Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
Be Yourself!
Movie · as Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice)
The Man from Blankley's
Movie
Night Club
Movie · as Self
My Man
Movie · as Fannie Brand