He also wrote books like Beds, 1942, Many Happy Returns, The Groucho Letters in 1967 and The Groucho Phile. He made friends with writers like Carl Sandburg, Booth Tarkington, and T.S. He authored several books including his memoir Groucho and Me, 1959 and Memoirs of a Mangy Lover in 1963. He dropped out of school at the age of twelve, nonetheless was fond of reading, and that was how he became much educated.ĭespite dropping out of school at the age of 12, Groucho Marx was an avid reader and educated himself through it. Growing up, Julius aspired to become a doctor, but the financial status of the family could not meet such expenditure. She worked on her children by identifying their talents and urged them on. Minnie had a strong passion to make her children entertainers even though she had no such career. The brothers were raised at East 93rd Street off Lexington Avenue in a neighborhood currently known as Carnegie Hill. His brothers wereGummo, Zeppo, Chico, and Harpo. He was the third of five sons of Simon ‘Marrix’ Marx a tailor and ‘MinnieSchoenberg’ Marx. Groucho Marx was born on October 2, 1890, in Manhattan borough of New York City. He was the host of the radio and television game show, “You bet Your Life.” The show was a huge hit running from 1947 to 1961. Groucho Marx was identified by his trademark highly greased mustache and eyebrows.Īfter spending years with the Marx Brothers making films and in other ventures, he left to pursue a solo career. Groucho Marx started his career as a member of the Marx Brothers (made up of his siblings) and became known for his quick wit. Born on October 2, 1890, he is regarded as one of America’s greatest and most talented comedians.

Julius Henry Marx known on stage as Groucho Marx was an American actor, comedian, and writer.

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