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Fanny Brice

Born October 29, 1891Died May 29, 1951 (59)United StatesNew York City, New York, USA15 creditsIMDb

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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The Great Ziegfeld1936 · as Fannie Brice
Ziegfeld Follies1945 · as Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")
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The Great Ziegfeld1936 · as Fannie Brice
Ziegfeld Follies1945 · as Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")
Vaudeville1997 · as Self (archive footage)
Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women2007 · as Self (archive footage)
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?1975 · as Self (archive footage)
The Great Man: W.C. Fields2005 · as Self (archive footage)
Crime Without Passion1934 · as Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
Be Yourself!1930 · as Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice)
Everybody Sing1938 · as Olga Chekaloff
Hollywood Goes to Town1938 · as Self
The Great Radio Comedians1971 · Cast
The Man from Blankley's1930 · Cast
Almonds and Raisins1984 · Cast
My Man1928 · as Fannie Brand
Night Club1929 · as Self