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Chico Marx

American actor

Also known as: Leonard Marx

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In Marx Brothers
Five Marx brothers became entertainers: Chico Marx (original name Leonard Marx; b. March 22, 1887, New York, New York, U.S.—d. October 11, 1961, Hollywood, California), Harpo (original name Adolph Marx, later Arthur Marx; b. November 23, 1888, New York City—d. September 28, 1964, Hollywood), Groucho (original name Julius Henry Marx;…
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“Duck Soup”

In Duck Soup
Chico Marx portrayed a peanut seller elevated to secretary of war on the whim of Firefly, and Harpo played his characteristically silent sidekick.
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“Night at the Opera, A”

In A Night at the Opera
…stowaways—Baroni and his manager (Chico Marx) and Lassaparri’s former dresser (Harpo Marx). During the trip they become entangled with the charming young opera singer Rosa (Kitty Carlisle). After the ship docks, further comic mishaps ensue as the men try to help the careers of Rosa and Baroni.
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Tormé

In Mel Tormé
” Tormé began touring with Chico Marx’s band just before he turned 17, and in 1943 he made his motion picture debut in Higher and Higher. The same year he formed a quintet, Mel Tormé and His Mel-Tones. Such other films as Good News (1947) and Words and Music (1948)…
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