Fanny Brice
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
- Acting
- Born
- 1891-10-29 · New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- 1951-05-29
Known for
- The Great Ziegfeld (1936) — Fannie Brice
- Ziegfeld Follies (1945) — Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")
- Crime Without Passion (1934) — Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
- Be Yourself! (1930) — Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice)
- Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975) — Self (archive footage)
- Everybody Sing (1938) — Olga Chekaloff
- Hollywood Goes to Town (1938) — Self
- The Man from Blankley's (1930)
- The Great Radio Comedians (1971)
- Night Club (1929) — Self
- My Man (1928) — Fannie Brand
- Almonds and Raisins (1984)
- Vaudeville (1997) — Self (archive footage)
- The Great Man: W.C. Fields (2005) — Self (archive footage)
- Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women (2007) — Self (archive footage)