Groucho Marx
Groucho Marx Groucho Marx, c. 1950 Birth name Julius Henry Marx Born (1890-10-02)October 2, 1890 New York City, New York, U.S. Died August 19, 1977(1977-08-19) (aged 86) Los Angeles, California Medium Film, television, stage, radio, music Years active 1905–1976 Genres Wit/Wordplay, Slapstick Influenced Johnny Carson, Woody Allen, Brendon Small, Milton Berle, Bill Cosby, Ricky Gervais Spouse Ruth Johnson (m. 1920–42); children: Arthur Marx and Miriam Marx Kay Marvis Gorcey (m. 1945–51); one child: Melinda Marx Eden Hartford (m. 1954–69) Relative(s) Chico Marx, Harpo Marx, Zeppo Marx, Gummo Marx (brothers) Julius Henry "Groucho" Marx (October 2, 1890 – August 19, 1977) was an American comedian and film and television star. He was known as a master of quick wit and widely considered one of the best comedians of the modern era. His rapid-fire, often impromptu delivery of innuendo-laden patter earned him many admirers and imitators. He made 13 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, cigar, and a thick greasepaint mustache and eyebrows. These exaggerated features resulted in the creation of one of the world's most ubiquitous and recognizable novelty disguises, known as "Groucho glasses": a one-piece mask consisting of horn-rimmed glasses, large plastic nose, bushy eyebrows and mustache.