Harpo Marx
Harpo Marx · Arts & Literature
Comedian and actor of the Marx Brothers, famed silent 'harp' persona
1888, New York City, USA — 1964, Los Angeles, California, USA
United States
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Adolph 'Harpo' Marx was born in New York to a Jewish immigrant family (his mother from Germany, his father from Alsace). The silent, harp-playing member of the Marx Brothers, he perfected a pantomime comic persona in stage hits and classic films such as Duck Soup and A Night at the Opera. The Marx Brothers became one of the most celebrated comedy teams in entertainment history.
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Comedian and actor of the Marx Brothers, famed silent 'harp' persona
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