Fanny Brice

American actress, singer and comedian (1891–1951)

Fanny Brice (October 29, 1891 – May 29, 1951) was an American singer, comedian, theater and movie actress. She appeared in many Broadway plays. She also appeared on television and radio. On radio, she played Snooks in The Baby Snooks Show.[1] In the movie Everybody Sing, she played Olga.

Fanny Brice
Undated publicity photo
Born
Fania Borach

(1891-10-29)October 29, 1891
DiedMay 29, 1951(1951-05-29) (aged 59)
Spouse(s)
Frank White (m. 1910–1913)

Julius "Nicky" Arnstein (m. 1919–1927)

Billy Rose (m. 1929–1938)
ChildrenFrances (1919–1992)
William (1921–2008)

Brice was born in New York City. She died in Hollywood, California from a cerebral hemorrhage. She was 59.[2]

References change

  1. "Fanny Brice Dies at Age 59". The New York Times. Retrieved May 25, 2015.
  2. "Not funny: Billy Rose and Fanny Brice divorce". Haaretz.com. Retrieved 2020-12-28.