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Ziegfeld Follies
1945
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
October 29, 1891(59)
Day of Death
May 29, 1951
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As
Fannie BriceFania Borach
Fanny Brice
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
Filmography
- 2007MovieMaking Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Womenas Self (archive footage)
- 1997MovieVaudevilleas Self (archive footage)
- 1984MovieAlmonds and Raisins
- 1975MovieBrother, Can You Spare a Dime?as Self (archive footage)
- 1945MovieZiegfeld Folliesas Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")
- 1938MovieHollywood Goes to Townas Self
- 1938MovieEverybody Singas Olga Chekaloff
- 1936MovieThe Great Ziegfeldas Fannie Brice
- 1934MovieCrime Without Passionas Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
- 1930MovieThe Man from Blankley's
- 1930MovieBe Yourself!as Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice)
- 1928MovieMy Manas Fannie Brand