Acting
Fanny Brice
EN cinema · 15 credits
Born
29 October 1891
Died
29 May 1951 (aged 59)
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Also known as Fannie Brice · Fania Borach
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
Filmography
Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women
as Self (archive footage)
The Great Man: W.C. Fields
2005
The Great Man: W.C. Fields
as Self (archive footage)
Vaudeville
as Self (archive footage)
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
as Self (archive footage)
Ziegfeld Follies
as Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")
Everybody Sing
as Olga Chekaloff
The Great Ziegfeld
as Fannie Brice
Crime Without Passion
as Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
Be Yourself!
as Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice)
My Man
as Fannie Brand