Fanny Brice

Personal Info

Know For

Acting

Gender

Female

Birthday

1891-10-29 (60 years old)

Deathday

1951-05-29

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

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.

Acting

1936

The Great Ziegfeld

as Fannie Brice

1945

Ziegfeld Follies

as Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")

1938

Everybody Sing

as Olga Chekaloff

1930

Be Yourself!

as Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice)

1929

Night Club

as Self

1928

My Man

as Fannie Brand

1975

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

as Self (archive footage)

1934

Crime Without Passion

as Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)

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