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Fanny Brice

Acting

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.

Filmography

Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women

as Self (archive footage)

Vaudeville

as Self (archive footage)

Almonds and Raisins

Cast

Bob Hope's World of Comedy

as Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

as Self (archive footage)

The Great Radio Comedians

Cast

Ziegfeld Follies

as Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")

Hollywood Goes to Town

as Self

Everybody Sing

as Olga Chekaloff

The Great Ziegfeld

as Fannie Brice

Crime Without Passion

as Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)

The Man from Blankley's

Cast

Be Yourself!

as Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice)

Night Club

as Self

My Man

as Fannie Brand