Fanny Brice

Fanny Brice
Brice circa 1920
Born
Fania Borach

(1891-10-29)October 29, 1891
New York City, U.S.
DiedMay 29, 1951(1951-05-29) (aged 59)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Comedian, song model, singer, actress
Years active1908–1951
Spouses
Frank White
(m. 1910; div. 1913)
(m. 1918; div. 1927)
(m. 1929; div. 1938)
Children2, including William Brice

Fania Borach (October 29, 1891 – May 29, 1951),[1] known professionally as Fanny Brice or Fannie Brice, was an American comedian, illustrated song model, singer, and actress who made many stage, radio, and film appearances. She is known as the creator and star of the top-rated radio comedy series The Baby Snooks Show.[2]

Her life story was loosely adapted into the stage musical Funny Girl. Brice was famously portrayed by Barbra Streisand in both the original Broadway production of the musical and its 1968 film adaptation.

  1. ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1992). The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 325. ISBN 0-85112-939-0.
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