Chico Marx

Movie Actor

Chico Marx was born in Manhattan, New York, United States on March 22nd, 1887 and is the Movie Actor. At the age of 74, Chico Marx biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.

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Other Names / Nick Names
Leonard Marx
Date of Birth
March 22, 1887
Nationality
United States
Place of Birth
Manhattan, New York, United States
Death Date
Oct 11, 1961 (age 74)
Zodiac Sign
Aries
Profession
Bandleader, Comedian, Film Actor, Pianist, Stage Actor, Television Actor
Chico Marx Height, Weight, Eye Color and Hair Color

At 74 years old, Chico Marx has this physical status:

Height
168cm
Weight
Not Available
Hair Color
Dark brown
Eye Color
Dark brown
Build
Average
Measurements
Not Available
Chico Marx Religion, Education, and Hobbies
Religion
Jewish
Hobbies
Not Available
Education
Not Available
Chico Marx Spouse(s), Children, Affair, Parents, and Family
Spouse(s)
Betty Karp ​ ​(m. 1917; div. 1940)​, Mary De Vithas ​ ​(m. 1958)​
Children
1
Dating / Affair
Not Available
Parents
Minnie Marx, Sam Marx
Siblings
Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Zeppo Marx, Gummo Marx
Chico Marx Life

Leonard Joseph "Chico" Marx (March 22, 1887 – October 11, 1961) was an American comedian, singer, and film actor.

He was a member of the Marx Brothers (with Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, and Zeppo Marx).

The character of a charming, uneducated but crafty con artist, who wore shabby clothes and sported a curly-haired wig and Tyrolean hat, was the subject of the act.

Chico is often in collaboration with Harpo, mainly as partners in crime, and is also seen on film often trying to capture or outfox Groucho.

Leonard was the oldest of the Marx Brothers to live beyond childhood (first-born Manfred Marx died in infancy).

He was instrumental in the production and growth of the company in the early years, in addition to his work as a performer.

Early years

Chico (pronounced Chicko) was born in Manhattan, New York City, on March 22, 1887. Sam Marx (called "Frenchie" throughout his lifetime) and his partner, Minnie Schoenberg Marx, were both his parents. Minnie's brother Al Shean, a vain com performer who is best known as one half of Gallagher and Shean, was born in Morocco. The Marx family was Franco-German Jews. His father, a native of Alsace, worked as a tailor, and his mother, Est Frisia, Germany, was born in Alsace.

Personal life

Chico was married twice before. In 1917, he married Betty Karp in his first marriage. Maxine (1918–2009) and her mother, Maxine. His first marriage was affected by his infidelity, which culminated in divorce in 1940; he was very close to his daughter Maxine and taught her acting lessons.

Mary De Vithas was Chico's second marriage. They married in 1958, three years before his death.

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