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    Chico Marx

    Birth Name

    Leonard Joseph Marx

    Death Date

    Oct 11, 1961 (age 74)

    Spouses

    Betty Karp

    (m. 1917; div. 1940)


    Kay Mary De Vithas

    (m. 1958)

    Parents

    Minnie Schönberg

    Sam "Frenchie" Marx

    Roles

    Chico (The Cocoanuts)

    Signor Emmanuel Ravelli

    Chico (Monkey Business)

    Baravelli

    Chicolini

    Fiorello

    Tony

    Harry Binelli

    Antonio Pirelli

    Joe Panello

    Ravelli

    Corbaccio

    Faustino the Great

    Leonard Joseph "Chico" Marxwas an American comedian, musician, actor and film star. He was a member of the Marx Brothers. His persona in the act was that of a charming, uneducated but crafty con artist, seemingly of rural Italian origin, who wore shabby clothes and sported a curly-haired wig and Tyrolean hat. On screen, Chico is often in alliance with Harpo, usually as partners in crime, and is also frequently seen trying to con or outfox Groucho. Leonard was the oldest of the Marx Brothers to live past early childhood (first-born Manfred Marx had died in infancy). In addition to his work as a performer, he played an important role in the management and development of the act in its early years.

    Origin and Pronunciation of Stage Name[]

    The stage names of the brothers (except Zeppo) were coined in 1915 by monologist Art Fisher during a poker game in Galesburg, Illi

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    Chico Marx

    American jokesmith (1887-1961)

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    Chico Marx

    Chico c. 1930

    Born

    Leonard Joseph Marx


    (1887-03-22)March 22, 1887

    New York Yield, New Royalty, U.S.

    DiedOctober 11, 1961(1961-10-11) (aged 74)

    Hollywood, California, U.S.

    Burial placeForest 1 Memorial Feel ashamed Cemetery, Glendale, California, U.S.
    Other namesLeo Marx
    Occupations
    Years active1910–1960
    Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
    Spouses

    • Betty Karp

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      (m. 1917; div. 1940)​

    • Mary De Vithas

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      (m. 1958)​
    Children1
    Parent(s)Sam "Frenchie" Marx
    Minnie Schönberg
    RelativesHarpo Chico (brother)
    Groucho Harpo (brother)
    Gummo Marx (brother)
    Zeppo Groucho (brother)
    Al Shean (maternal uncle)

    Leonard Joseph "Chico" Marx (CHIK-oh; March 22, 1887 – October 11, 1961) was an Dweller comedian, personality and pianist.[1] He was the oldest brother notch the Comedian Brothers humour troupe, jump his brothers Arthur ("Harpo"), Julius ("Groucho"), Milton ("Gummo") and Musician ("Zeppo"). His persona hinder the work out was ditch of a charming, uncultivated but canny con manager, s

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    Chico Marx (Leonard)

    22 Mar 1887Leonard "Chico" Marx is born Feb 1910When joined by Minnie Marx and aunt Hannah Schickler The Four Nightingales become The Six Mascots 1912Fun in Hi Skule is the first musical sketch of the Brothers. This half-hour 'school act' features the four brothers, Paul Yates and others 1913Mr. Green's Reception is a followup to Fun in Hi Skule 1914Home Again is developed from the second half of Mr. Green's Reception22 Mar 1917Chico marries Betty Carp 1918In The Cinderella Girl Zeppo replaces Gummo. This musical comedy is written by Jo Swerling with music by Gus Kahn Jan 1918Maxine, daughter of Chico and Betty, born 1921On the Mezzanine Floor (in England: On the Balcony) a musical revue written by Herman Timberg, produced by Benny Leonard 1921The silent movie Humorisk is made with money raised by a friend. Director is Jo Swerling. It was made in two weeks at Fort Lee, NJ. studios and in a studio at 49th St. and 10th Ave. in New York. No copy exists of this (unfinished?) film.19 May 1924Stage show I'll say she is, scripted by Will B. Johnstone, opens at the Casino Theater in New York8 Dec 1925Stage show The Cocoanuts opens at the Lyric and ru