Fanny Brice
Fanny Brice Undated publicity photo Born Fania Borach (1891-10-29)October 29, 1891 New York City, New York, U.S. Died May 29, 1951(1951-05-29) (aged 59) Hollywood, California, U.S. Spouse(s) Frank White (m. 1910–13) Julius "Nicky" Arnstein (m. 1919–27) Billy Rose (m. 1929–38) Children Frances (1919–1992) William (1921–2008) Fanny Brice (October 29, 1891 – May 29, 1951) was a popular and influential American illustrated song model, comedian, singer, theater and film actress, who made many stage, radio and film appearances and is known as the creator and star of the top-rated radio comedy series, The Baby Snooks Show. Thirteen years after her death, she was portrayed on the Broadway stage by Barbra Streisand in the musical Funny Girl and its 1968 film adaptation.