Fanny Brice
Born: 1891-10-29
Birthplace: 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
Ziegfeld Follies
The Great Ziegfeld
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women
Everybody Sing
Hollywood Goes to Town
My Man
The Man from Blankley's
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
Be Yourself!
Top Movie Credits
Ziegfeld Follies
Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")
The Great Ziegfeld
Fannie Brice
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Self (archive footage)
Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women
Self (archive footage)
Everybody Sing
Olga Chekaloff
My Man
Fannie Brand
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)
Be Yourself!
Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice)