Groucho Marx

Groucho Marx
Groucho Marx
	Marx in Copacabana (1947)
Birth name	Julius Henry Marx
Born	October 2, 1890; New York City, U.S.
Died	August 19, 1977 (aged 86); Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting place	Eden Memorial Park Cemetery
Medium	Film; television; stage; radio; music;
Years active	1905–1976
Genres	Wit; wordplay; slapstick;
Spouse	Ruth Johnson (m. 1920; div. 1942); Kay Marvis Gorcey (m. 1945; div. 1951); Eden Hartford (m. 1954; div. 1969);
Children	Arthur; Miriam; Melinda;
Parent(s)	Sam "Frenchie" Marx; Minnie Schönberg;
Relative(s)	Chico Marx (older brother); Harpo Marx (older brother); Gummo Marx (younger brother); Zeppo Marx (younger brother); Al Shean (maternal uncle);

Julius Henry "Groucho" Marx (/ˈɡraʊtʃoʊ/; October 2, 1890 – August 19, 1977) was an American comedian, actor, writer, and singer who performed in films and vaudeville on television, radio, and the stage.^[1] He is considered one of America's greatest comedians.^[2]

Marx made 13 feature films as a team with his brothers, who performed under the name the Marx Brothers, of whom he was the third born. He also had a successful solo career, primarily on radio and television, most notably as the host of the game show You Bet Your Life.^[1]

His distinctive appearance, carried over from his days in vaudeville, included quirks such as an exaggerated stooped posture, spectacles, cigar, and a thick greasepaint moustache (later a real moustache) and eyebrows.

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^ Billboard Magazine May 4, 1974, pg 35: "Groucho Marx was the best comedian this country ever produced – Woody Allen"

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[2] Billboard Magazine May 4, 1974, pg 35: "Groucho Marx was the best comedian this country ever produced – Woody Allen"

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