Fanny Brice
Known for Acting
Born October 28, 1891
Died May 29, 1951
Place of Birth New York City, New York, USA
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
Ziegfeld Follies
1945
as Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")
The Great Ziegfeld
1936
as Fannie Brice
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
1975
as Self (archive footage)
Be Yourself!
1930
as Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice)
Everybody Sing
1938
as Olga Chekaloff
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Bob Hope's World of Comedy
1976
as Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)
Hollywood Goes to Town
1938
as Self
My Man
1928
as Fannie Brand
The Man from Blankley's
1930
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The Great Radio Comedians
1971
Almonds and Raisins
1984
Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women
2007
as Self (archive footage)
Crime Without Passion
1934
as Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
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Night Club
1929
as Self
Vaudeville
1997
as Self (archive footage)