Groucho Marx

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Julius Henry "Groucho" Marx (October 2, 1890 – August 19, 1977) was an American comedian, actor, comic vocalist, and game show host who enjoyed a prolific career across vaudeville, Broadway, films, radio, and television. Born in Manhattan, New York City, he originally performed under his birth name before becoming widely known by his stage name Groucho (en.wikipedia.org). Approaching 87 at the time of his death, his signature style—marked by a painted-on mustache (and later a real one), bushy brows, round spectacles, a stooped posture, and ubiquitous cigar—made him one of America's most beloved wit masters (en.wikipedia.org).

Groucho was the third of five Marx Brothers and performed with Chico and Harpo (and earlier, Zeppo) in three Broadway shows and a series of thirteen feature films. He often portrayed a fast-talking, cunning protagonist who served as the foil to his brothers’ antics (en.wikipedia.org). Their celebrated filmography includes such classics as Animal Crackers (1930), Duck Soup (1933), A Night at the Opera (1935), and A Day at the Races (1937) (en.wikipedia.org). A Night at the Opera and A Day at the Races in particular remain enduring favorites, praised for their sharp satire and comic ingenuity (pbs.org).

Following his success with the Marx Brothers, Groucho enjoyed a distinguished solo career, most notably as the effervescent host of the popular quiz and comedy show You Bet Your Life, which aired on radio and then television from the late 1940s through the early 1960s (tvencyclopedia.org). The program showcased his quick wit and friendly interrogation style, endearing him to audiences nationwide.

On June 22, 1977, Groucho Marx was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles with pneumonia. Nearly two months later, on August 19, 1977, he died there at age 86 (en.wikipedia.org).

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