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