Fanny Brice
Acting
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
2007Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women
Self (archive footage)
1997Vaudeville
Self (archive footage)
1984Almonds and Raisins
1975Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Self (archive footage)
1945Ziegfeld Follies
Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")
1938Everybody Sing
Olga Chekaloff
1938Hollywood Goes to Town
Self
1936The Great Ziegfeld
Fannie Brice
1934Crime Without Passion
Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
1930Be Yourself!
Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice)
1930The Man from Blankley's
1928My Man
Fannie Brand