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
Vaudeville
The Great Ziegfeld
The Great Man: W.C. Fields
Ziegfeld Follies
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
The Man from Blankley's
Hollywood Goes to Town
Crime Without Passion
Almonds and Raisins
Everybody Sing
Top Movie Credits
Vaudeville
Self (archive footage)
The Great Ziegfeld
Fannie Brice
The Great Man: W.C. Fields
Self (archive footage)
Ziegfeld Follies
Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Self (archive footage)
Crime Without Passion
Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
Everybody Sing
Olga Chekaloff