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
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
Ziegfeld Follies
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
The Great Ziegfeld
Almonds and Raisins
Hollywood Goes to Town
Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women
Be Yourself!
Crime Without Passion
Top Movie Credits
Vaudeville
Self (archive footage)
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)
Ziegfeld Follies
Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Self (archive footage)
The Great Ziegfeld
Fannie Brice
Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women
Self (archive footage)
Be Yourself!
Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice)
Crime Without Passion
Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)