Personal Info
Fannie Brice
Fania Borach
Fanny Brice
Acting
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
Filmography
Movies
Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women
as Self (archive footage)
Vaudeville
as Self (archive footage)
Almonds and Raisins
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
as Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
as Self (archive footage)
The Great Radio Comedians
Ziegfeld Follies
as Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")
Everybody Sing
as Olga Chekaloff
Hollywood Goes to Town
as Self
The Great Ziegfeld
as Fannie Brice