Groucho Marx

Groucho Marx was an American actor who is best known for Duck Soup, A Night at the Opera, and Animal Crackers.

Personal and Family Life

Groucho Marx was born Julius Henry Marx on October 2, 1890, in New York City. He was part of a large family and had several siblings, including famous comedians Chico, Harpo, Zeppo, and Gummo Marx. Groucho was married three times and had three children: Arthur, Miriam, and Melinda.

Career Highlights

Groucho was renowned for his quick wit and clever humor. He often portrayed characters with humorous names and had a distinctive appearance, featuring a painted-on moustache and cigar. His performances were filled with double entendres, and he became a leading figure in the Marx Brothers comedy team.

Death and Legacy

Groucho Marx passed away on August 19, 1977, in Los Angeles due to pneumonia. He left a lasting legacy in the world of comedy and is remembered as one of the greatest comic figures in film history. His influence can still be seen in the comedic styles of many actors today.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Duck Soup 1933-11-12 Rufus T. Firefly
The Cocoanuts 1929-05-23 Hammer
Go West 1940-12-06 S. Quentin Quale
A Day at the Races 1937-06-11 Dr. Hugo Z. Hackenbush
The Big Store 1941-06-20 Wolf J. Flywheel
Love Happy 1949-10-12 Sam Grunion
A Night in Casablanca 1946-05-10 Ronald Kornblow
Animal Crackers 1930-08-08 Captain Jeffrey T. Spaulding
Monkey Business 1931-09-19 Groucho
Horse Feathers 1932-08-19 Professor Wagstaff
A Night at the Opera 1935-11-15 Otis B. Driftwood
Room Service 1938-09-21 Gordon Miller
Copacabana 1947-05-30 Lionel Q. Deveraux
Double Dynamite 1951-12-25 Emile J. Keck
General Electric Theater 1953-02-01 Suspect in a Police Lineup (uncredited)
You Bet Your Life 1950-10-05 Self – Host
What’s My Line? 1950-02-02 Self – Panelist
The Dick Cavett Show 1968-06-06 Self – Guest
I’ve Got a Secret 1954-10-12 Self – Guest