Acting · New York City, New York, USA · Born October 29, 1891
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.
MovieMaking Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women
2007
as Self (archive footage)
MovieVaudeville
1997
as Self (archive footage)
MovieAlmonds and Raisins
1984
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
1976
as Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)
MovieBrother, Can You Spare a Dime?
1975
as Self (archive footage)
The Great Radio Comedians
1971
MovieZiegfeld Follies
1945
as Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")
MovieHollywood Goes to Town
1938
as Self
MovieEverybody Sing
1938
as Olga Chekaloff
MovieThe Great Ziegfeld
1936
as Fannie Brice
MovieCrime Without Passion
1934
as Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
MovieThe Man from Blankley's
1930
MovieBe Yourself!
1930
as Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice)
Night Club
1929
as Self
MovieMy Man
1928
as Fannie Brand
