Harpo Marx facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Harpo Marx
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Adolph Marx
November 23, 1888 |
| Died | September 28, 1964 (aged 75) |
| Occupation | Comedian, Actor, Mime |
| Known for | Duck Soup, A Night at the Opera |
| Spouse(s) | Susan Fleming |
| Children | Bill Marx Alex Marx Jimmie Marx Minnie Marx |
| Parent(s) | Minnie Schoenberg Sam "Frenchie" Marx |
| Relatives | Al Shean, Chico Marx, Groucho Marx, Gummo Marx, Zeppo Marx |
Arthur Marx (previously Adolph Marx), also called Harpo Marx (November 23, 1888 – September 28, 1964), was one of the Marx Brothers. While acting, he did not speak, and only used horns, whistles, and other props. He taught himself to play the harp and became a good player. This is why he was nicknamed "Harpo". He played the harp in most of his movies and also wore a red wig.
He died after a heart attack.
Images for kids
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From top: Chico, Harpo, Groucho, and Zeppo, c. 1931
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Harpo and Chico Marx in The Incredible Jewelry Robbery (1959)
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Members and associates of the Algonquin Round Table: (standing, left to right) Art Samuels and Harpo Marx; (sitting) Charles MacArthur, Dorothy Parker, and Alexander Woollcott
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The Marx Brothers (clockwise: Groucho, Chico, and Harpo) by Yousuf Karsh in 1948
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Marx and three of his children wearing Harpo wigs in Los Angeles, 1954
