Fanny 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]
Fanny Brice
October 29, 1891
May 29, 1951 (aged 59)
Comedian, song model, singer, actress
1908–1951
2, including William Brice
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.
Later years[edit]
Fanny Brice resided in a house built in 1938 on North Faring Road in Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, designed by the architect John Elgin Woolf (1908-1980).[11] The house was entirely gutted and rebuilt from the foundation up between 2001 and 2008.[12]