Chico Marx
Biography
Leonard Chico Marx was an American comedian and film star known for his work as part of the Marx Brothers. Also known as Leo Mar, he was born in New York City, New York, USA on March 21, 1887, and died on October 11, 1961, at the age of 74. His acting credits include 44 known credits in movies and television shows. Within the Marx Brothers act, his persona was that of a dim-witted con artist, seemingly of rural Italian origin, who wore shabby clothes, and sported a curly-haired wig and Tyrolean hat.
Career overview
Leonard Chico Marx, also known as Leo Mar, was an American comedian and film star. He was born in New York City, New York, USA, on March 21, 1887. He was part of the Marx Brothers act. His known credits in the acting category total 44.
As a film star and part of the Marx Brothers, his career spanned numerous projects. His life and career as an entertainer concluded with his death on October 11, 1961, at the age of 74 years old.
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Full Filmography
44 titles- The Marx Brothers: Hollywood's Kings of Chaos (2016) as Self (archive footage)
- Inside the Marx Brothers (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- The Unknown Marx Brothers (1993) as Self (archive footage)
- Classic Comedy Teams (1986) as Self (archive footage)
- Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage (1983) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers! (1982) as Self (archive footage)
- The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell (1982) as (archive footage)
- That's Entertainment, Part II (1976) as (archive footage)
- Bob Hope's World of Comedy (1976) as Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)
- Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975) as Self (archive footage)
- Hollywood: The Dream Factory (1972) as Self (archive footage)
- The Big Parade of Comedy (1964) as One of The Marx Brothers (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Incredible Jewel Robbery (1959) as Harry
- No Time at All (1958) as Mr. Kramer
- The Story of Mankind (1957) as Monk
- America After Dark (1957) as Self
- Playhouse 90 (1956) as Mr. Kramer
- Showdown at Ulcer Gulch (1956) as Piano player
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Harry
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self
- The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950) as Self
- Love Happy (1949) as Faustino
- A Night in Casablanca (1946) as Corbaccio
- The Big Store (1941) as Ravelli
- Go West (1940) as Joe Panello
- Hollywood: Style Center of the World (1940) as Self
- A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound (1940) as Self
- At the Circus (1939) as Antonio Pirelli
- From the Ends of the Earth (1939) as Self
- Room Service (1938) as Harry Binelli
- A Day at the Races (1937) as Tony
- Hollywood - The Second Step (1936) as Himself
- A Night at the Opera (1935) as Fiorello
- Hollywood on Parade No. B-10 (1934) as Self
- Duck Soup (1933) as Chicolini
- Hollywood on Parade No. B-5 (1933) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Wonderland of California (1933) as Self
- Horse Feathers (1932) as Baravelli
- Monkey Business (1931) as Chico
- The House That Shadows Built (1931) as Tomalio
- I'll Say She Is (1931) as Tomalio
- Animal Crackers (1930) as Signor Emanuel Ravelli
- The Cocoanuts (1929) as Pastrami
- Humor Risk (1921) as Chuckling [Italian] Henchman
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Chico Marx best known for?
Chico Marx is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including 위기의 주부들 (2024), I Am Not a Robot (2017), That's Entertainment, Part II (1976), The Big Parade of Comedy (1964).
When and where was Chico Marx born?
Chico Marx was born on March 21, 1887 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on October 11, 1961.
How many credits does Chico Marx have?
Chico Marx has accumulated over 44 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1921 to 2016.
What is Chico Marx's background in cinema and television?
Leonard Chico Marx was an American comedian and film star known for his work as part of the Marx Brothers. Also known as Leo Mar, he was born in New York City, New York, USA on March 21, 1887, and died on October 11, 1961, at the age of 74. His acting credits include 44 known credits in movies and television shows. Wit...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Playhouse 90 (1956) as Mr. Kramer — aged about 69
- A Night at the Opera (1935) as Fiorello — aged about 48
- Duck Soup (1933) as Chicolini — aged about 46
- The Big Parade of Comedy (1964) as One of The Marx Brothers (archive footage) (uncredited) — aged about 77
- That's Entertainment, Part II (1976) as (archive footage) — aged about 89
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self — aged about 63
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