Fanny Brice

1891-10-29 – 1951-05-29 (age 59) New York City, New York, USA

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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.

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Fanny Brice

Fanny Brice

Known For

Ziegfeld Follies

Ziegfeld Follies

1945

as Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")

The Great Ziegfeld

The Great Ziegfeld

1936

as Fannie Brice

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

1975

as Self (archive footage)

Everybody Sing

Everybody Sing

1938

as Olga Chekaloff

Bob Hope's World of Comedy

1976

as Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)

The Man from Blankley's

The Man from Blankley's

1930

Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women

Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women

2007

as Self (archive footage)

Crime Without Passion

Crime Without Passion

1934

as Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)

Be Yourself!

Be Yourself!

1930

as Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice)

Hollywood Goes to Town

Hollywood Goes to Town

1938

as Self

My Man

My Man

1928

as Fannie Brand

Vaudeville

Vaudeville

1997

as Self (archive footage)

The Great Radio Comedians

1971

Night Club

1929

as Self

Almonds and Raisins

Almonds and Raisins

1984