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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

Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women
Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women
2007 • Self (archive footage)
Almonds and Raisins
Almonds and Raisins
1984
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
1976 • Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
1975 • Self (archive footage)
The Great Radio Comedians
1971
Ziegfeld Follies
Ziegfeld Follies
1945 • Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")
Hollywood Goes to Town
Hollywood Goes to Town
1938 • Self
Everybody Sing
Everybody Sing
1938 • Olga Chekaloff

Full filmography

Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women
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Almonds and Raisins
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Bob Hope's World of Comedy
1976 • Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)
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Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
1975 • Self (archive footage)
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Ziegfeld Follies
Ziegfeld Follies
1945 • Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")
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Hollywood Goes to Town
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Everybody Sing
Everybody Sing
1938 • Olga Chekaloff
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The Great Ziegfeld
The Great Ziegfeld
1936 • Fannie Brice
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Crime Without Passion
Crime Without Passion
1934 • Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
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The Man from Blankley's
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Be Yourself!
Be Yourself!
1930 • Fannie Field (as Fannie Brice)
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Night Club
1929 • Self
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My Man
My Man
1928 • Fannie Brand
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Fanny Brice – Biography, Known For & Filmography