Fanny Brice
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.
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Acted in
Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women
2007
as Self (archive footage)
Almonds and Raisins
1985
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
1975
as Self (archive footage)
The Great Radio Comedians
1971
Ziegfeld Follies
1945
as Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")
Hollywood Goes to Town
1938
as Self
Everybody Sing
1938
as Olga Chekaloff
The Great Ziegfeld
1936
as Fannie Brice
Crime Without Passion
1934
as Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
The Man from Blankley's
1930
Be Yourself!
1930
as Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice)
Night Club
1929
as Self
My Man
1928
as Fannie Brand