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