Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
October 29, 1891
Died
May 29, 1951 (age 59)
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As
Fannie Brice
Fania Borach
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.
Known For
Film
Ziegfeld Follies
Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")
1945
Film
The Great Ziegfeld
Fannie Brice
1936
Film
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Self (archive footage)
1975
Film
Hollywood Goes to Town
Self
1938
Film
Crime Without Passion
Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
1934
Film
Everybody Sing
Olga Chekaloff
1938
Film
Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women
Self (archive footage)
2007
Film
Be Yourself!
Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice)
1930
Film
My Man
Fannie Brand
1928
Film
The Great Radio Comedians
1971
Film
The Man from Blankley's
1930
Film
Almonds and Raisins
1984
Film
Night Club
Self
1929
Filmography
2007FilmMaking Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Womenas Self (archive footage)1984FilmAlmonds and Raisins1975FilmBrother, Can You Spare a Dime?as Self (archive footage)1971FilmThe Great Radio Comedians1945FilmZiegfeld Folliesas Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")1938FilmHollywood Goes to Townas Self1938FilmEverybody Singas Olga Chekaloff1936FilmThe Great Ziegfeldas Fannie Brice1934FilmCrime Without Passionas Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)1930FilmThe Man from Blankley's1930FilmBe Yourself!as Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice)1929FilmNight Clubas Self1928FilmMy Manas Fannie Brand