Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1891-10-29
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.
Known For
The Great Ziegfeld
as Fannie Brice
Ziegfeld Follies
as Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")
Crime Without Passion
as Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
Everybody Sing
as Olga Chekaloff
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
as Self (archive footage)
Be Yourself!
as Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice)
Hollywood Goes to Town
as Self
The Great Radio Comedians
The Man from Blankley's
Night Club
as Self