Fanny Brice
Acting
Born: 1891-10-29 in 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
Vaudeville
Self (archive footage)
Ziegfeld Follies
Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")
The Great Ziegfeld
Fannie Brice
Be Yourself!
Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice)
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Self (archive footage)
Hollywood Goes to Town
Self
Almonds and Raisins
Everybody Sing
Olga Chekaloff
Crime Without Passion
Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
My Man
Fannie Brand
Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women
Self (archive footage)
No Poster
The Great Radio Comedians
