Groucho Marx
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Summary
Groucho Marx was born on October 2, 1890[1], in Manhattan[2]. He died on August 19, 1977[3], in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center[4]. He worked as a comedian[5], film actor[6], television actor[7], stage actor[8], and radio personality[9]. He ranks in the top 0.48% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25,959 views/month, #4,811 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Eden Memorial Park[11]
- Father: Sam Marx[12]
- Mother: Minnie Marx[13]
- Spouse: Eden Hartford[14], Ruth Johnson[15], Kay Marvis[16]
- Child: Arthur Marx[17], Miriam Marx[18], Melinda Marx[19]
- Country of citizenship: United States[20]
- Occupation: actor[21], game show host[22]
- Notable work: Duck Soup[23], Animal Crackers[24], A Night at the Opera[25], A Day at the Races[26]
- Award received: Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[27], Academy Honorary Award[28], Peabody Awards[29], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[30]
- Member of: Marx Brothers[31]
- Religion or worldview: Judaism[32], atheism[33]
- Influenced by: Robert Benchley[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[36]
- Commons category: Groucho Marx[37]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[38]
- Residence: Manhattan[39]
- Family name: Marx[40]
- Given name: Julius[41], Henry[42]
- Pseudonym: Groucho Marx[43]
- Official website: http://marx-brothers.org/living/groucho.htm[44]
- Topic's main category: Category:Groucho Marx[45]
- Commons gallery: Groucho Marx[46]
- Described at URL: https://www.nytimes.com/1977/08/20/archives/groucho-marx-comedian-dead-movie-star-and-tv-host-was-86-master-of.html[47]
- Manner of death: natural causes[48]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Groucho Marx include Groucho glasses[49], a novelty item[50].
Why It Matters
Groucho Marx has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
He has been cited as an influence by Don Rickles[53], a stand-up comedian[54], 1926–2017[55], of United States[56], awarded the Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program[57] and Marcel Marceau[58], a mime artist[59], 1923–2007[60], of France[61], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[62].
Entities named for him include Groucho glasses[49], a novelty item[50].
FAQs
Where was Groucho Marx born?
Groucho Marx was born in Manhattan[2].
Where did Groucho Marx die?
Groucho Marx died in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center[4].
Who were Groucho Marx's parents?
Groucho Marx's father was Sam Marx[12]. Groucho Marx's mother was Minnie Marx[13].
Who was Groucho Marx married to?
Groucho Marx's spouses include Eden Hartford[14], Ruth Johnson[15], and Kay Marvis[16].
What did Groucho Marx do for work?
Groucho Marx worked as a comedian[5], film actor[6], television actor[7], stage actor[8], and radio personality[9].
What awards did Groucho Marx receive?
Honors received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[27], Academy Honorary Award[28], Peabody Awards[29], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[30].
Who did Groucho Marx influence?
Groucho Marx has been cited as an influence by Don Rickles[53] and Marcel Marceau[58].