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Chico Marx

Actor

Chico Marx

Born March 21, 1887 in New York City, New York, USADied October 11, 196119 films

Leonard "Chico" Marx (March 22, 1887 – October 11, 1961) was an American comedian and film star as part of the Marx Brothers. His persona in the act 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.

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A Night at the Opera posterFirst watchA Night at the Opera19357.4as FiorelloThe Marx Brothers take on high society and the opera world to bring two lovers together. A sly business manager and two wacky friends of two opera singers help them achieve success while…View film

Essential films

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Filmography

19 films as actor
  1. 1959The Incredible Jewel RobberyHarry
  2. 1958No Time at AllMr. Kramer
  3. 1957The Story of MankindMonk
  4. 1956Showdown at Ulcer GulchPiano player
  5. 1949Love HappyFaustino
  6. 1946A Night in CasablancaCorbaccio
  7. 1941The Big StoreRavelli
  8. 1940Go WestJoe Panello
  9. 1939At the CircusAntonio Pirelli
  10. 1938Room ServiceHarry Binelli
  11. 1937A Day at the RacesTony
  12. 1935A Night at the OperaFiorello
  13. 1933Duck SoupChicolini
  14. 1932Horse FeathersBaravelli
  15. 1931I'll Say She IsTomalio
  16. 1931Monkey BusinessChico
  17. 1930Animal CrackersSignor Emanuel Ravelli
  18. 1929The CocoanutsPastrami
  19. 1921Humor RiskChuckling [Italian] Henchman