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Chico Marx

Chico Marx

1887 – 1961·New York City, New York, USA

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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Filmography

The Cocoanuts

The Cocoanuts

1929Pastrami
Animal Crackers

Animal Crackers

1930Signor Emanuel Ravelli