Portrait of Fanny Brice

Fanny Brice

Acting

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.

Born: October 29, 1891

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA

Filmography

1975
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

as Self (archive footage)

1945
Ziegfeld Follies

as Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")

1938
Everybody Sing

as Olga Chekaloff

1936
The Great Ziegfeld

as Fannie Brice

1934
Crime Without Passion

as Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)

1930
Be Yourself!

as Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice)

1928
My Man

as Fannie Brand