Known For
Acting
Born
Oct 29, 1891
Died
May 29, 1951
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Credits
15 titles
Fanny 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.
Known For
Filmography
Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women
Self (archive footage)
The Great Man: W.C. Fields
Self (archive footage)
Vaudeville
Self (archive footage)
Almonds and Raisins
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Self (archive footage)
The Great Radio Comedians
Ziegfeld Follies
Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")
Hollywood Goes to Town
Self
Everybody Sing
Olga Chekaloff
The Great Ziegfeld
Fannie Brice
Crime Without Passion
Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
The Man from Blankley's
Be Yourself!
Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice)
Night Club
Self
My Man
Fannie Brand