Fanny Brice

Fanny Brice

  • Birthday: 1891-10-29
  • Deathday: 1951-05-29
  • Place of birth: New York City, New York, USA
  • Also know as: Fannie Brice

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.

Filmography

Ziegfeld Follies

1945

As Norma Edelman (segment A Sweepstakes Ticket)

Everybody Sing

1938

As Olga Chekaloff

The Great Ziegfeld

1936

As Fannie Brice

Be Yourself!

1930

As Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice)

My Man

1928

As Fannie Brand

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

1975

As Self (archive footage)

Crime Without Passion

1934

As Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)

Night Club

1929

As Self

Zelig

1983

As Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

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