Known For
Acting
Birthday
October 29, 1891
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As
- Fannie Brice
- Fania Borach
Fanny Brice
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 - Movies
Ziegfeld Follies
as Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")
The Great Ziegfeld
as Fannie Brice
Everybody Sing
as Olga Chekaloff
Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women
as Self (archive footage)
My Man
as Fannie Brand
Hollywood Goes to Town
as Self
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
as Self (archive footage)
Crime Without Passion
as Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
Almonds and Raisins
