Groucho Marx American Comedian Born 1890 in Manhattan

Groucho Marx (1890–1977) was an American comedian from Manhattan. His death was on 19 August 1977, at the age of 86. The recorded cause of death is pneumonia. He was recognised for appearances in MGM's Big Parade of Comedy (1964).

Early life

Groucho Marx was the son of Sam Marx and Minnie Marx.

Career

He appears in Humor Risk (1921), the earliest title among his listed credits. The Cocoanuts (1929) is among his 1920s credits. In the 1930s, he appeared in Duck Soup (1933) and A Night at the Opera (1935). The 1940s brought The Big Store (1941) and A Night in Casablanca (1946). His 1950s credits include Love Happy (1950) and Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? (1957).

He had 27 films on record from 1921 to 1981. That's Entertainment, Part II (1976) is the final credit listed before his death.

Music credits on record are limited to An Evening with Groucho (1972). Work listed as notable includes A Day at the Races and Animal Crackers.

Recognition

His awards include an Academy Honorary Award (1973). His other honours include an award at the Peabody Awards (1948) and the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame. In total, he received 4 awards.

Personal life

Marriages on record are to Ruth Johnson (1920 to 1942, divorced), Kay Marvis (1945 to 1951, divorced) and Eden Hartford (1954 to 1969, divorced). He was the father of Arthur Marx, Melinda Marx and Miriam Marx.