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

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

All Movies (15)

• Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women2007 · as Self (archive footage)
• Vaudeville1997 · as Self (archive footage)
• Almonds and Raisins1984
• Bob Hope's World of Comedy1976 · as Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)
• Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?1975 · as Self (archive footage)
• The Great Radio Comedians1971
• Ziegfeld Follies1945 · as Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")
• Hollywood Goes to Town1938 · as Self
• Everybody Sing1938 · as Olga Chekaloff
• The Great Ziegfeld1936 · as Fannie Brice
• Crime Without Passion1934 · as Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
• The Man from Blankley's1930
• Be Yourself!1930 · as Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice)
• Night Club1929 · as Self
• My Man1928 · as Fannie Brand