Acting
Fanny Brice
Born 1891-10-29
New York City, New York, USA
Department: 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
Prominent works featuring Fanny Brice
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The Great Ziegfeld
1936
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Ziegfeld Follies
1945
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Crime Without Passion
1934
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Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
1975
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Be Yourself!
1930
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Everybody Sing
1938
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Vaudeville
1997
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Hollywood Goes to Town
1938
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Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women
2007
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The Man from Blankley's
1930
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (15 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women | Self (archive footage) | Movie | 2007 |
 | Vaudeville | Self (archive footage) | Movie | 1997 |
 | Almonds and Raisins | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1984 |
| Bob Hope's World of Comedy | Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage) | Movie | 1976 | |
 | Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? | Self (archive footage) | Movie | 1975 |
| The Great Radio Comedians | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1971 | |
 | Ziegfeld Follies | Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket") | Movie | 1945 |
 | Hollywood Goes to Town | Self | Movie | 1938 |
 | Everybody Sing | Olga Chekaloff | Movie | 1938 |
 | The Great Ziegfeld | Fannie Brice | Movie | 1936 |
 | Crime Without Passion | Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited) | Movie | 1934 |
 | The Man from Blankley's | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1930 |
 | Be Yourself! | Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice) | Movie | 1930 |
| Night Club | Self | Movie | 1929 | |
 | My Man | Fannie Brand | Movie | 1928 |