Groucho Marx

Groucho Marx

American comedian (1890–1977)
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Julius Henry "Groucho" Marx (; October 2, 1890 – August 19, 1977) was an American comedian, actor, writer, stage, film, radio, and television star. He is generally considered to have been a master of quick wit and one of America's greatest comedians.

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Groucho Marx was born on Thursday, 2 October 1890 in New York City, New York, USA. His full name at birth was Julius Henry Marx. He was best known as an actor. Marx's country of citizenship (nationality) was American. He died on Friday, 19 August 1977 in Los Angeles, California, USA at the age of 86. He is buried at Eden Memorial Park, Mission Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA. His religion is listed as Jewish. He was 5' 8" (173 cm) tall with an average build. He had dark brown eyes and black hair (color). His net worth was reported to be $12,000,000 US dollars. His zodiac star sign was Libra.

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Full name at birth
Julius Henry Marx
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Claim to fame
The Marx Brothers
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Date of birth
2 October 1890
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Place of birth
New York City, New York, USA
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Date of death
19 August 1977
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Age
86 (age at death)
Place of death
Los Angeles, California, USA
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Cause of death
Pneumonia
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Resting place
Eden Memorial Park, Mission Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA
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Occupation
Actor, Comedian
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Height
5' 8" (173 cm)
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  • Bushy Eyebrows
  • Cigar Smoking
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Pets
Black Cat (1945)
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Net worth
$12,000,000 USD
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Humor is reason gone mad.
  • Was named, as The Marx Brothers, the #20 Greatest Actor on The 50 Greatest Screen Legends List by The American Film Institute.
  • Father of Arthur Marx, Miriam Marx, and Melinda Marx.
  • Came fifth in a Channel Four (UK) poll in 2005 to find the all-time favourite comedians' comedian.
  • Son of Sam Marx
  • Great-uncle of Gregg Marx, Laura Guzik and Brett Marx

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