Marx Brothers Biography
comedians
Team of film, vaudeville and Broadway comedians known for surreal humor and ground-breaking movie comedy. They soon signed up with Paramount, makingThe Cocoanuts(1929),Animal Crackers(1930),Monkey Business(1931),Horse Feathers(1932) andDuck Soup(1933). MGM film credits includeA Night at the Opera(1935); United Artists credits includeA Night in Casablanca(1946).
The troupe includedChico Marx
(Leonard Marx)comedian
Born: 3/22/1887
Birthplace: New York City
specialized in distorted logic and Italian-dialect routines
Died: 10/11/1961Harpo Marx
(Adolph Marx)Born: 11/23/1888
Birthplace: New York City
played the harp and chased girls
Died: 9/28/1964Groucho Marx
(Julius Marx)Born: 10/2/1890
Birthplace: New York City
bushy-browed leader of the group known for his wild wisecracks and puns. The most independently famous Marx brother, Groucho was also the most human, the one who actually seemed to have emotions. Groucho's independent career included a TV quiz show,You Bet Your Life(1950 - 61)Copacabana(1947),A Girl in Every Port(1952) and走开(1968).
Died: 8/19/1977Gummo Marx
(Milton Marx)Born: 10/23/1892
Birthplace: New York City
Died: 4/21/1977
Zeppo Marx
(Herbert Marx)Born: 2/25/1901
Birthplace: New York City
Died: 11/30/1979