Harpo Marx
Biography
Harpo Marx was an American comedian and film star. He was the second oldest of the Marx Brothers. Marx's comic style was influenced by clown and pantomime traditions. He wore a curly reddish wig and never spoke during performances, instead using a horn or whistling to communicate. Marx frequently used props such as a walking stick with a built-in bulb horn, and he played the harp in many of his films. He was a self-taught harpist and his musical numbers often brought tears to the audience's eyes. Marx's career spanned numerous films and performances, with a total of 55 known credits.
Career overview
Harpo Marx was an American comedian and film star. He was the second oldest of the Marx Brothers. Marx's comic style was influenced by clown and pantomime traditions. He wore a curly reddish wig and never spoke during performances, instead using a horn or whistling to communicate.
Marx frequently used props in his performances, including a walking stick with a built-in bulb horn. He also played the harp in most of his films, showcasing his skills as a self-taught harpist. His musical numbers often brought tears to the eyes of the audience. Marx's acting credits include numerous films, with a total of 55 known credits.
As a member of the Marx Brothers, Harpo Marx was known for his unique comedic style, which contrasted with the mainly verbal comedy of his brothers Groucho and others. His performances often featured pantomime and physical comedy, with a focus on visual humor. Marx's acting career spanned many years, with his last known performance occurring in 1961.
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Full Filmography
56 titles- The Marx Brothers: Hollywood's Kings of Chaos (2016) as Self (archive footage)
- Dalí & Disney: A Date with Destino (2010) as Self (archive footage)
- Inside the Marx Brothers (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- The Our Gang Story (1994) as Self (archive footage)
- The Unknown Marx Brothers (1993) as Self (archive footage)
- The Ten-Year Lunch (1987) as Himself (archive footage)
- Classic Comedy Teams (1986) as Self (archive footage)
- Going Hollywood: The '30s (1984) as (archive footage)
- Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage (1983) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers! (1982) as Self (archive footage)
- Showbiz Goes to War (1982) as (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)
- Hooray for Hollywood (1976) as Self (archive footage)
- Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975) as Self (archive footage)
- Hollywood: The Dream Factory (1972) as Self (archive footage)
- The Movie Orgy (1968) as Self (archive footage)
- The Big Parade of Comedy (1964) as One of The Marx Brothers (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The DuPont Show with June Allyson (1959) as Benson
- The Incredible Jewel Robbery (1959) as Nick
- DuPont Show of the Month (1957) as Narrator
- The Story of Mankind (1957) as Sir Isaac Newton
- America After Dark (1957) as Self
- Snowshoes: A Comedy of People and Horses (1957) as The Jinx
- The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956) as Self
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Nick
- I Love Lucy (1951) as Harpo Marx
- The Ezio Pinza Show (1951) as Self
- The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950) as Self
- Love Happy (1949) as Harpo
- Love Happy (1949) Story
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- A Night in Casablanca (1946) as Rusty
- The All-Star Bond Rally (1945) as Self
- Stage Door Canteen (1943) as Harpo Marx
- The Big Store (1941) as Wacky
- Go West (1940) as 'Rusty' Panello
- A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound (1940) as Self
- Hollywood: Style Center of the World (1940) as Self
- At the Circus (1939) as 'Punchy'
- From the Ends of the Earth (1939) as Self
- Room Service (1938) as Faker Englund
- A Day at the Races (1937) as Stuffy
- A Night at the Opera (1935) as Tomasso
- La Fiesta de Santa Barbara (1935) as Self
- Duck Soup (1933) as Pinky
- Wonderland of California (1933) as Self
- Horse Feathers (1932) as Pinky
- Monkey Business (1931) as Harpo
- The House That Shadows Built (1931) as The Merchant of Wieners
- I'll Say She Is (1931) as The Merchant of Wieners
- Animal Crackers (1930) as The Professor
- The Cocoanuts (1929) as Red
- Too Many Kisses (1925) as The Village Peter Pan
- Humor Risk (1921) as Watson
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Harpo Marx best known for?
Harpo 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 Movie Orgy (1968).
When and where was Harpo Marx born?
Harpo Marx was born on November 23, 1888 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on September 28, 1964.
How many credits does Harpo Marx have?
Harpo Marx has accumulated over 56 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1921 to 2016.
What is Harpo Marx's background in cinema and television?
Harpo Marx was an American comedian and film star. He was the second oldest of the Marx Brothers. Marx's comic style was influenced by clown and pantomime traditions. He wore a curly reddish wig and never spoke during performances, instead using a horn or whistling to communicate. Marx frequently used props such as a w...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- I Love Lucy (1951) as Harpo Marx — aged about 62
- DuPont Show of the Month (1957) as Narrator — aged about 68
- A Night at the Opera (1935) as Tomasso — aged about 46
- Duck Soup (1933) as Pinky — aged about 44
- The Big Parade of Comedy (1964) as One of The Marx Brothers (archive footage) (uncredited) — aged about 75
- That's Entertainment, Part II (1976) as (archive footage) — aged about 87
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