Fanny Brice

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

13

Gender

Female

Birthday

1891-10-29

Day of death

1951-05-29 (59 years old)

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

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

  • Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women

    Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women

  • The Great Radio Comedians

    The Great Radio Comedians

  • Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

    Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

  • Ziegfeld Follies

    Ziegfeld Follies

  • My Man

    My Man

  • Crime Without Passion

    Crime Without Passion

  • Everybody Sing

    Everybody Sing

  • Hollywood Goes to Town

    Hollywood Goes to Town

  • Almonds and Raisins

    Almonds and Raisins

  • The Great Ziegfeld

    The Great Ziegfeld

  • Night Club

    Night Club

  • The Man from Blankley's

    The Man from Blankley's

  • Be Yourself!

    Be Yourself!