Fanny Brice

Acting

Fanny Brice

Born October 29, 1891New York City, New York, USA14 credits

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

Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women

Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women

Movie

2007

Almonds and Raisins

Almonds and Raisins

Movie

1984

Bob Hope's World of Comedy

Movie

1976

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
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Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

Movie

1975

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The Great Radio Comedians

Movie

1971

Ziegfeld Follies
6.0

Ziegfeld Follies

Movie

1945

Filmography

Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women
2007Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Womenas Self (archive footage)Movie
Almonds and Raisins
1984Almonds and RaisinsMovie
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1976Bob Hope's World of Comedyas Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)Movie
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
1975Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?as Self (archive footage)Movie
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1971The Great Radio ComediansMovie
Ziegfeld Follies
1945Ziegfeld Folliesas Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")Movie
Hollywood Goes to Town
1938Hollywood Goes to Townas SelfMovie
Everybody Sing
1938Everybody Singas Olga ChekaloffMovie
The Great Ziegfeld
1936The Great Ziegfeldas Fannie BriceMovie
Crime Without Passion
1934Crime Without Passionas Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)Movie
The Man from Blankley's
1930The Man from Blankley'sMovie
Be Yourself!
1930Be Yourself!as Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice)Movie
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1929Night Clubas SelfMovie
My Man
1928My Manas Fannie BrandMovie