Fanny Brice
View on IMDb ↗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
My Man
Vaudeville
Almonds and Raisins
Hollywood Goes to Town
The Man from Blankley's
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
The Great Ziegfeld
Ziegfeld Follies
Crime Without Passion
Be Yourself!Filmography (15)
- 2007
Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish WomenSelf (archive footage) - 1997
VaudevilleSelf (archive footage) - 1984
Almonds and Raisins - 1976Bob Hope's World of ComedySelf - Tribute Montage (archive footage)
- 1975
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?Self (archive footage) - 1971The Great Radio Comedians
- 1945
Ziegfeld FolliesNorma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket") - 1938
Hollywood Goes to TownSelf - 1938
Everybody SingOlga Chekaloff - 1936
The Great ZiegfeldFannie Brice - 1934
Crime Without PassionWoman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited) - 1930
The Man from Blankley's - 1930
Be Yourself!Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice) - 1929Night ClubSelf
- 1928
My ManFannie Brand