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
Everybody Sing
1938
as Olga Chekaloff
Be Yourself!
1930
as Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice)
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
1975
as Self (archive footage)
My Man
1928
as Fannie Brand
The Man from Blankley's
1930
Hollywood Goes to Town
1938
as Self
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Bob Hope's World of Comedy
1976
as Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)
Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women
2007
as Self (archive footage)
Almonds and Raisins
1984
Crime Without Passion
1934
as Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
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The Great Radio Comedians
1971
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Night Club
1929
as Self