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
The Great Ziegfeld
Ziegfeld Follies
Vaudeville
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
The Great Man: W.C. Fields
The Man from Blankley's
Hollywood Goes to Town
Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women
Be Yourself!
Everybody Sing
Top Movie Credits
The Great Ziegfeld
Fannie Brice
Ziegfeld Follies
Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")
Vaudeville
Self (archive footage)
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Self (archive footage)
The Great Man: W.C. Fields
Self (archive footage)
Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women
Self (archive footage)
Be Yourself!
Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice)
Everybody Sing
Olga Chekaloff