Fanny Brice
- Born
- October 29, 1891
- Died
- May 29, 1951 (59 years old)
- Place of birth
- 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
Filmography
- 2007Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish WomenFilm · Self (archive footage)
- 2005The Great Man: W.C. FieldsFilm · Self (archive footage)
- 1997VaudevilleFilm · Self (archive footage)
- 1984Almonds and RaisinsFilm
- 1975Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?Film · Self (archive footage)
- 1971The Great Radio ComediansThe Great Radio ComediansFilm
- 1945Ziegfeld FolliesFilm · Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")★ 6.0
- 1938Hollywood Goes to TownFilm · Self
- 1938Everybody SingFilm · Olga Chekaloff
- 1936The Great ZiegfeldFilm · Fannie Brice★ 6.3
- 1934Crime Without PassionFilm · Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)★ 5.9
- 1930The Man from Blankley'sFilm
- 1930Be Yourself!Film · Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice)
- 1929Night ClubNight ClubFilm · Self
- 1928My ManFilm · Fannie Brand
