Acting
Groucho Marx
- Born
- Oct 2, 1890 · Aged 86
- Died
- Aug 19, 1977
- Place of birth
- New York City, New York, USA
- Gender
- Male
- Movie credits
- 69
- TV credits
- 21
- Directing credits
- 1
Also known as (1)
- Julius Henry Marx
Biography
Julius Henry "Groucho" Marx (October 2, 1890 – August 19, 1977) was an American comedian and film star famed as a master of wit. His rapid-fire delivery of innuendo-laden patter earned him many admirers. He made thirteen feature films with his siblings the Marx Brothers, of whom he was the third-born. He also had a successful solo career, most notably as the host of the radio and television game show You Bet Your Life. His distinctive appearance, carried over from his days in vaudeville, included quirks such as an exaggerated stooped posture, glasses, cigars, and a thick greasepaint mustache…
