Fanny Brice
Known for: Acting
Born: October 29, 1891
Died: May 29, 1951
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
Be Yourself!
1930
Night Club
1929
My Man
1928
Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women
2007
Everybody Sing
1938
The Man from Blankley's
1930
The Great Ziegfeld
1936
Ziegfeld Follies
1945
Almonds and Raisins
1984
Crime Without Passion
1934
Hollywood Goes to Town
1938
The Great Radio Comedians
1971
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
1975
Vaudeville
1997
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
1976