Groucho Marx
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Leader and comic soul of the Marx Brothers, one of the most influential trios in the history of comedy. With his painted mustache, his cigar and his dizzying verbal humor, he starred in absolute classics such as 'Animal Crackers' (1930), 'Horse Feathers' (1932), 'Duck Soup' (1933) and 'A Night at the Opera' (1935). He later triumphed as a television host. American actor and comedian, a universal benchmark of absurdist humor and verbal wit, whose influence on comedy endures to this day, after a legendary career that extended until his death in 1977.
Groucho Marx
28 Movies
5 Series
Leader and comic soul of the Marx Brothers, one of the most influential trios in the history of comedy. With his painted mustache, his cigar and his dizzying verbal humor, he starred in absolute classics such as 'Animal Crackers' (1930), 'Horse Feathers' (1932), 'Duck Soup' (1933) and 'A Night at the Opera' (1935). He later triumphed as a television host. American actor and comedian, a universal benchmark of absurdist humor and verbal wit, whose influence on comedy endures to this day, after a legendary career that extended until his death in 1977.
Movies
Plays Sam Grunion
Love Happy
1949
Plays Rufus T. Firefly
Duck Soup
1933
Plays Ronald Kornblow
A Night in Casablanca
1946
Plays S. Quentin Quale
Go West
1940
Plays Otis B. Driftwood
A Night at the Opera
1935
Plays Dr. Hugo Z. Hackenbush
A Day at the Races
1937
Plays Gordon Miller
Room Service
1938
Plays Lionel Q. Deveraux
Copacabana
1947
Plays Emile J. Keck
Double Dynamite
1951
Plays Wolf J. Flywheel
The Big Store
1941
Plays Groucho Marx
Sunday Night at the Trocadero
1937
Plays Hammer
The Cocoanuts
1929
Plays Attorney J. Cheever Loophole
At the Circus
1939
Plays Peter Minuit
The Story of Mankind
1957
Plays Captain Jeffrey T. Spaulding
Animal Crackers
1930
Plays Professor Wagstaff
Horse Feathers
1932
Plays Man Looking Through Window At Melvin Flying
Birds Do It
1966
Plays Groucho
Monkey Business
1931
Plays God
Skidoo
1968
Plays Benjamin Franklin 'Benny' Linn
A Girl in Every Port
1952
Plays Caesar's Ghost
I'll Say She Is
1931
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Skidoo
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Skidoo
God
1968
Film
I Dream of Jeannie
Groucho Marx · 1 episode
1966–1967
TV
Birds Do It
Man Looking Through Window At Melvin Flying
1966
Film
The Hold-Out
John Graham
1962
Film
The Bell Telephone Hour
Ko-Ko · 1 episode
1960
TV
General Electric Theater
Suspect in a Police Lineup (uncredited) · 1 episode
1958–1959
TV
The Incredible Jewel Robbery
Suspect in lineup
1959
Film
The Story of Mankind
Peter Minuit
1957
Film
Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?
George Schmidlap (uncredited)
1957
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Groucho Marx still alive?
Groucho Marx passed away on August 19, 1977 at age 86.
What are the most famous roles of Groucho Marx?
Groucho Marx is best known for roles in Duck Soup, A Night at the Opera, Animal Crackers.
How many movies has Groucho Marx been in?
Over a 56-year career (since 1921), Groucho Marx has appeared in 28 movies and 4 TV shows.
What was Groucho Marx's first movie?
The career of Groucho Marx began with Humor Risk (1921).
What is Groucho Marx's most recent movie or series?
Groucho Marx's most recent release is Joys, which premiered on March 5, 1976.
What TV shows has Groucho Marx appeared in?
On television, Groucho Marx has appeared in I Dream of Jeannie, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, What's My Line?, The Dick Cavett Show.
Groucho Marx
1890-10-02 · New York City, New York, USA
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 and eyebrows.