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Fanny Brice

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Fanny Brice

Known For

Acting

Gender

Female

Birthday

Oct 29, 1891 (134 years old)

Place of Birth

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

Acting
2007Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish WomenSelf (archive footage)
1984Almonds and Raisins
1976Bob Hope's World of ComedySelf - Tribute Montage (archive footage)
1975Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?Self (archive footage)
1971The Great Radio Comedians
1945Ziegfeld FolliesNorma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")
1938Everybody SingOlga Chekaloff
1938Hollywood Goes to TownSelf
1936The Great ZiegfeldFannie Brice
1934Crime Without PassionWoman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
1930Be Yourself!Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice)
1930The Man from Blankley's
1929Night ClubSelf
1928My ManFannie Brand