
Fanny Brice
Known for Acting · 15 credits
- Born
- 1891-10-29
- Died
- 1951-05-29
- Place of birth
- New York City, New York, USA
- Also known as
- Fannie Brice · Fania Borach
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

Ziegfeld Follies
1945
as Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")

The Great Ziegfeld
1936
as Fannie Brice

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
1975
as Self (archive footage)

Hollywood Goes to Town
1938
as Self
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
1976
as Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)

Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women
2007
as Self (archive footage)
Movies (15)

Ziegfeld Follies
1945
as Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")

The Great Ziegfeld
1936
as Fannie Brice

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
1975
as Self (archive footage)

Hollywood Goes to Town
1938
as Self
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
1976
as Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)

Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women
2007
as Self (archive footage)

Everybody Sing
1938
as Olga Chekaloff

Crime Without Passion
1934
as Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)

My Man
1928
as Fannie Brand

The Man from Blankley's
1930

Be Yourself!
1930
as Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice)

Vaudeville
1997
as Self (archive footage)
The Great Radio Comedians
1971

Almonds and Raisins
1984
Night Club
1929
as Self
About Fanny Brice
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. With 15 credits spanning from 1928 to 2007, Fanny Brice has appeared in 15 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular Fanny Brice Movies
- Ziegfeld Follies (1945) — as Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")
- The Great Ziegfeld (1936) — as Fannie Brice
- Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975) — as Self (archive footage)
- Hollywood Goes to Town (1938) — as Self
- Bob Hope's World of Comedy (1976) — as Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)
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