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Groucho Marx
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| Groucho Marx | |
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| Birth name | Julius Henry Marx |
| Born | October 2, 1890 in New York City, New York, USA |
| Died | August 19, 1977 in Los Angeles, California, USA from pneumonia |
| Notable Shows | You Bet Your Life: Host |
| Awards | 1 Emmy TV Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Other: 1 Honorary Academy Award |
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Groucho Marx was an American comedian best known for his work as a member of the Marx Brothers and for hosting the early game show You Bet Your Life.
Contents |
Biography
Roles
Starring Roles
| Series | Role | Year(s) | Season(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| You Bet Your Life | Host | 1950–1961 | |
| Tell It to Groucho | Host | 1962 |
Guest Starring Roles
| Series | Role | Episode | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Colgate Comedy Hour | Guest | 4x18 - Eddie Cantor | January 31, 1954 |
| Shower of Stars | Himself | 1x03 - Entertainment on Wheels | November 18, 1954 |
| The Jack Benny Program | Himself | 5x14 - You Bet Your Life | April 3, 1955 |
| General Electric Theater | Suspect in a Police Lineup | 7x23 - The Incredible Jewel Robbery | March 8, 1959 |
| The Bell Telephone Hour | Ko-Ko | 2x11 - The Mikado | April 29, 1960 |
| The DuPont Show of the Week | Narrator | 1x06 - Merrily We Roll Along | October 22, 1961 |
| General Electric Theater | John Graham | 10x17 - The Hold-Out | January 14, 1962 |
| The Hollywood Palace | Host | 1x11 - Show 11 | March 14, 1964 |
| Bob Hope Presents The Chrysler Theatre | Ed Davis | 1x25 - Time for Elizabeth | April 24, 1964 |
| The Hollywood Palace | Guest | 2x16 - Show 40 | January 16, 1965 |
| The Hollywood Palace | Host | 2x28 - Show 52 | April 17, 1965 |
| I Dream of Jeannie | Himself | 2x17 - Greatest Invention in the World | January 9, 1967 |
Specials and Made-for-TV Movies
Talk, News and Game Show Appearances
Writer
| Series | Episode | Airdate | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Life of Riley | 1x01 - Babs' School Election | January 2, 1953 | |
| General Electric Theater | 8x25 - Do Not Disturb | March 20, 1960 | |
| Bob Hope Presents The Chrysler Theatre | 1x25 - Time for Elizabeth | April 24, 1964 |
Memorable Moments
Awards and Accolades
Primetime Emmy Awards
(1 Nomination / 1 Win)
- Won: Most Outstanding Personality (1950-51)
Hollywood Walk of Fame
- TV star
Academy Awards
- Won: Honorary Award (1974) - In recognition of his brilliant creativity and for the unequaled achievements of the Marx Brothers in the art of motion picture comedy.
