Actor

Fanny Brice

October 29, 1891 · New York City, New York, USA

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.

Often works with

William Powell
2 titles together
The Great Ziegfeld, Ziegfeld Follies
Reginald Owen
2 titles together
The Great Ziegfeld, Everybody Sing
Judy Garland
2 titles together
Ziegfeld Follies, Everybody Sing

Full filmography · 9

Almonds and Raisins
cast
1984
The Great Radio Comedians
cast
1971
Ziegfeld Follies
as Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")
19456
Everybody Sing
as Olga Chekaloff
1938
The Great Ziegfeld
as Fannie Brice
19366.3
Crime Without Passion
as Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
19345.9
The Man from Blankley's
cast
1930
Be Yourself!
as Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice)
1930
My Man
as Fannie Brand
1928