Groucho Marx

American comedian (1890–1977)
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Groucho Marx
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Groucho Marx

Summary

Groucho Marx is a human[1]. His place of birth was Manhattan[2]. He was born on October 2, 1890[3]. He passed away in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center[4]. He died on August 19, 1977[5]. He worked as a comedian[6], film actor[7], television actor[8], stage actor[9], and radio personality[10]. He ranks in the top 0.48% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,109 views/month, #4,811 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Groucho Marx's place of birth was Manhattan[2].
  • Groucho Marx died in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center[4].
  • Groucho Marx was born on October 2, 1890[3].
  • Groucho Marx died on August 19, 1977[5].
  • Groucho Marx is buried at Eden Memorial Park[12].
  • Groucho Marx's father was Sam Marx[13].
  • Groucho Marx's mother was Minnie Marx[14].
  • Groucho Marx was married to Eden Hartford[15].
  • Among Groucho Marx's spouses was Ruth Johnson[16].
  • Groucho Marx was married to Kay Marvis[17].
  • A child of Groucho Marx was Arthur Marx[18].
  • A child of Groucho Marx was Miriam Marx[19].
  • A child of Groucho Marx was Melinda Marx[20].
  • Groucho Marx held citizenship in United States[21].
  • Groucho Marx worked as a comedian[6].
  • Groucho Marx's professions included film actor[7].
  • Groucho Marx's professions included television actor[8].
  • Groucho Marx's professions included stage actor[9].
  • Groucho Marx's professions included radio personality[10].
  • Groucho Marx's professions included actor[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Groucho Marx is Duck Soup[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Groucho Marx is Animal Crackers[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Groucho Marx is A Night at the Opera[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Groucho Marx is A Day at the Races[26].
  • Groucho Marx received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Groucho Marx's place of birth was Manhattan[2]. He was born on October 2, 1890[3]. His father was Sam Marx[13]. His mother was Minnie Marx[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include comedian[6], film actor[7], television actor[8], stage actor[9], radio personality[10], and actor[22].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Duck Soup[23], a film[28], directed by Leo McCarey[29]; Animal Crackers[24], a film[30], directed by Victor Heerman[31]; A Night at the Opera[25], a film[32], directed by Sam Wood[33]; and A Day at the Races[26]. Things named for Groucho Marx include Groucho glasses[34], a novelty item[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[27], a grade of an order[36], in France[37]; Academy Honorary Award[38], an Academy Awards[39], in United States[40], founded in 1928[41]; Peabody Awards[42], an award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1940[45]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[46], a commemorative plaque[47], in United States[48].

Personal Life

Spouses include Eden Hartford[15], an actor[49], 1930–1983[50], of United States[51]; Ruth Johnson[16], 1898–1972[52]; and Kay Marvis[17], 1923–2000[53], of United States[54]. Children include Arthur Marx[18], a tennis player[55], 1921–2011[56], of United States[57]; Miriam Marx[19], a memoirist[58], 1927–2017[59], of United States[60]; and Melinda Marx[20], an actor[61], b. 1946[62], of United States[63]. Groucho Marx's religion is recorded as Judaism[64]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[65].

Death and Burial

Groucho Marx died on August 19, 1977[5]. He died in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[66]. He is buried at Eden Memorial Park[12].

Why It Matters

Groucho Marx ranks in the top 0.48% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,109 views/month, #4,811 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]

He has been cited as an influence by Marcel Marceau[69], a mime artist[70], 1923–2007[71], of France[72], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[73] and Don Rickles[74], a stand-up comedian[75], 1926–2017[76], of United States[77], awarded the Primetime Emmy Award[78].

Entities named for him include Groucho glasses[34], a novelty item[35].

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[13]. Groucho Marx's mother was Minnie Marx[14].

Who was Groucho Marx married to?

Groucho Marx's spouses include Eden Hartford[15], Ruth Johnson[16], and Kay Marvis[17].

What did Groucho Marx do for work?

Groucho Marx worked as comedian[6], film actor[7], television actor[8], stage actor[9], and radio personality[10].

What awards did Groucho Marx receive?

Honors received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[27], Academy Honorary Award[38], Peabody Awards[42], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[46].

Who did Groucho Marx influence?

Groucho Marx has been cited as an influence by Marcel Marceau[69] and Don Rickles[74].

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