Fanny Brice

Fanny Brice

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

The Great Ziegfeld

as Fannie Brice

Ziegfeld Follies

as Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")

Be Yourself!

as Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice)

Cast Credits

Bob Hope's World of Comedy

as Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)

Ziegfeld Follies

as Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")

Everybody Sing

as Olga Chekaloff

The Great Ziegfeld

as Fannie Brice

Crime Without Passion

as Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)

Be Yourself!

as Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice)

My Man

as Fannie Brand