Person

Fanny Brice

Acting · 1891–1951 · 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.

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  Vaudeville

  Self (archive footage)

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  Ziegfeld Follies

  Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")

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  Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

  Self (archive footage)

• Bob Hope's World of Comedy

  Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)

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  The Great Ziegfeld

  Fannie Brice

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  Hollywood Goes to Town

  Self

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  Everybody Sing

  Olga Chekaloff

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  Almonds and Raisins

  1984

• The Great Radio Comedians

  1971

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  Be Yourself!

  Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice)

• 2007Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish WomenSelf (archive footage)
• 1997VaudevilleSelf (archive footage)
• 1984Almonds and Raisins
• 1976Bob Hope's World of ComedySelf - Tribute Montage (archive footage)
• 1975Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?Self (archive footage)
• 1971The Great Radio Comedians
• 1945Ziegfeld FolliesNorma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")
• 1938Hollywood Goes to TownSelf
• 1938Everybody SingOlga Chekaloff
• 1936The Great ZiegfeldFannie Brice
• 1934Crime Without PassionWoman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
• 1930The Man from Blankley's
• 1930Be Yourself!Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice)
• 1929Night ClubSelf
• 1928My ManFannie Brand