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Personal Info

Gender

Female

Birthday

1891-10-29 (133 years old)

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

Fanny Brice

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

Acting

2007

1985

1975

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? as Self (archive footage)

1971

1945

Ziegfeld Follies as Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")

1938

Everybody Sing as Olga Chekaloff

1936

The Great Ziegfeld as Fannie Brice

1934

Crime Without Passion as Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)

1930

Be Yourself! as Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice)

1929

Night Club as Self

1928

My Man as Fannie Brand