Groucho Marx

Groucho Marx

Deceased · Born: Oct 2, 1890 · Died: Aug 19, 1977

Personal Details

BornOct 2, 1890 New York City, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Eden Hartford

    ( Jul 17, 1954 to Dec 4, 1969 )
  • Kay Marvis

    ( Feb 24, 1945 to May 12, 1951 )
  • Ruth Johnson

    ( Feb 4, 1920 to Jul 15, 1942 )
Parents
  • Sam Marx
  • Minnie Marx
Relatives
  • Chico Marx (Sibling)
  • Gummo Marx (Sibling)
  • Zeppo Marx (Sibling)
  • Al Shean (Aunt or Uncle)
  • Maxine Marx (Niece or Nephew)
  • Bill Marx (Niece or Nephew)
  • Bob Marx (Niece or Nephew)
  • Johanna Davidson (Aunt or Uncle)
  • Andy Marx (Grandchild)
  • Steve Marx (Grandchild)
  • Jade Marx (Grandchild)
  • Minnie Marx (Niece or Nephew)
  • Alexander Marx (Niece or Nephew)
  • Jimmy Marx (Niece or Nephew)
  • Harpo Marx (Sibling)

Biography

Groucho Marx, the charismatic leader of the illustrious Marx Brothers, was a master of wit and charm, boasting a distinctive bushy brow, a fondness for cigars, and a stooped gait that added to his endearing persona. His painted-on mustache and quick wit made him a household name, as he effortlessly delivered one-liners that often walked the fine line between clever wordplay and cheeky double entendres. Unwavering in his commitment to artistic integrity, Groucho steadfastly refused to incorporate cursing into his performances, proudly declaring that he never sought to be regarded as a dirty comedian.

Beyond his impressive repertoire of rapid-fire one-liners, Groucho was also a devoted lover of music and singing. In fact, the Marx Brothers' humble beginnings as a singing group laid the foundation for their eventual rise to fame. One of Groucho's most beloved and enduring performances was his iconic rendition of the song "Lydia the Tattooed Lady," a testament to his remarkable vocal range and comedic flair.

Career

1982
1976
1968
Skidoo
Skidoo as God
1966
Birds Do It
Birds Do It as Man Looking Through Window At Melvin Flying
1964
The Big Parade of Comedy
The Big Parade of Comedy as One of The Marx Brothers (archive footage) (uncredited)
1957
The Story of Mankind
The Story of Mankind as Peter Minuit
Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?
Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? as George Schmidlap (uncredited)
1952
A Girl in Every Port
A Girl in Every Port as Benjamin Franklin 'Benny' Linn
1951
Double Dynamite
Double Dynamite as Emile J. Keck
1950
Mr. Music
Mr. Music as Groucho Marx
1949
Love Happy
Love Happy as Sam Grunion
1947
Copacabana
Copacabana as Lionel Q. Deveraux
1946
A Night in Casablanca
A Night in Casablanca as Ronald Kornblow
1941
The Big Store
The Big Store as Wolf J. Flywheel
1940
Go West
Go West as S. Quentin Quale
1939
At the Circus
At the Circus as Attorney J. Cheever Loophole
1938
Room Service
Room Service as Gordon Miller
1937
A Day at the Races
A Day at the Races as Dr. Hugo Z. Hackenbush
1936
Yours for the Asking
Yours for the Asking as Sunbather (uncredited)
1935
A Night at the Opera
A Night at the Opera as Otis B. Driftwood
1933
Duck Soup
Duck Soup as Rufus T. Firefly
1932
Horse Feathers
Horse Feathers as Professor Wagstaff
1931
1930
Animal Crackers
Animal Crackers as Captain Jeffrey T. Spaulding
1929