Fanny Brice

Fanny Brice

Deceased · Born: Oct 29, 1891 · Died: May 29, 1951

Personal Details

Born Oct 29, 1891 New York City, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Billy Rose

    ( Feb 8, 1929 to Oct 27, 1939 )
  • Julius Wilford Arndtstein

    ( Apr 5, 1919 to Sep 17, 1927 )
  • Frank White

    ( Feb 14, 1910 to Aug 15, 1913 )

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.

Career

1985
Almonds and Raisins
1945
Ziegfeld Follies
Ziegfeld Follies as Norma
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1938
Everybody Sing
Everybody Sing as Olga Chekaloff
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1936
The Great Ziegfeld
The Great Ziegfeld as Fannie Brice
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1934
Crime Without Passion
Crime Without Passion as Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
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1930
Be Yourself!
Be Yourself! as Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice)
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2007
Making Trouble
Making Trouble
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2005
The Great Man: W.C. Fields
2003
Great Performances