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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

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
as Self (archive footage)

Ziegfeld Follies
as Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")

The Great Ziegfeld
as Fannie Brice

Crime Without Passion
as Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)

Be Yourself!
as Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice)

Everybody Sing
as Olga Chekaloff

Hollywood Goes to Town
as Self

My Man
as Fannie Brand

The Man from Blankley's
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