Acting
Fanny Brice
Also Known As: Fannie Brice, Fania Borach
Birth Date
October 29, 1891
Death Date
May 29, 1951
(passed away at 59)
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
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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.
Photos
The Great Ziegfeld
Fannie Brice
1936
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Self (archive footage)
1975
Vaudeville
Self (archive footage)
1997
Ziegfeld Follies
Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")
1945
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)
1976
Hollywood Goes to Town
Self
1938
The Great Radio Comedians
1971
Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women
Self (archive footage)
2007
Everybody Sing
Olga Chekaloff
1938
The Man from Blankley's
1930
Be Yourself!
Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice)
1930
Crime Without Passion
Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
1934
Almonds and Raisins
1984
My Man
Fannie Brand
1928
Night Club
Self
1929