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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
The Great Ziegfeld
as Fannie Brice
1936
Everybody Sing
as Olga Chekaloff
1938
Ziegfeld Follies
as Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")
1945
The Great Radio Comedians
1971
Be Yourself!
as Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice)
1930
Night Club
as Self
1929
Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women
as Self (archive footage)
2007
My Man
as Fannie Brand
1928
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
as Self (archive footage)
1975
Hollywood Goes to Town
as Self
1938
The Man from Blankley's
1930
Crime Without Passion
as Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
1934
Almonds and Raisins
1984
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
as Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)
1976
Vaudeville
as Self (archive footage)
1997