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
Zelig
(1983)
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Great Ziegfeld
(1936)
Fannie Brice
Full Filmography
Acting
My Man
(1928)
Fannie Brand
Night Club
(1929)
Self
Be Yourself!
(1930)
Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice)
The Man from Blankley's
(1930)
Crime Without Passion
(1934)
Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
The Great Ziegfeld
(1936)
Fannie Brice
Everybody Sing
(1938)
Olga Chekaloff
Hollywood Goes to Town
(1938)
Self
Ziegfeld Follies
(1945)
Norma Edelman (segment A Sweepstakes Ticket)
The Great Radio Comedians
(1971)
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
(1975)
Self (archive footage)
Zelig
(1983)
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Almonds and Raisins
(1985)
Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women
(2007)
Self (archive footage)