Fanny Brice
Acting • Born 1891-10-29 – Died 1951-05-29
Acting3New 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.
Filmography
13 credits
The Great Ziegfeld
Movie • 1936
Fannie Brice
Ziegfeld Follies
Movie • 1945
Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")
Everybody Sing
Movie • 1938
Olga Chekaloff
The Great Radio Comedians
Movie • 1971
Be Yourself!
Movie • 1930
Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice)
Night Club
Movie • 1929
Self
Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women
Movie • 2007
Self (archive footage)
My Man
Movie • 1928
Fannie Brand
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Movie • 1975
Self (archive footage)
Hollywood Goes to Town
Movie • 1938
Self
The Man from Blankley's
Movie • 1930
Crime Without Passion
Movie • 1934
Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
Almonds and Raisins
Movie • 1984