Leonard Joseph "Chico" Marx (/ ˈ tʃ ɪ k oʊ / CHIK-oh; March 22, 1887 – October 11, 1961) was an American comedian, actor and pianist. [1] He was the oldest brother in the Marx Brothers comedy troupe, alongside his brothers Arthur ("Harpo"), Julius ("Groucho"), Milton ("Gummo") and …

Feb 27, 2025 · Marx Brothers, American comedy team that was popular on stage, screen, and radio for 30 years. They were celebrated for their inventive attacks on the socially respectable and upon ordered society in general. Five Marx brothers became entertainers: Chico Marx (original name Leonard Marx; b. March 22, 1887, New York, New York, U.S.—d.

Apr 28, 2002 · Leonard Marx, a longtime developer and manager of commercial real estate properties throughout the United States and in Canada, died on April 12 at his home in Scarsdale, N.Y. He was...

Oct 16, 2013 · The home was formerly owned by Virginia and Leonard Marx who were prominent members of the community. Marx was a developer and manager of real estate properties and chairman and chief executive of Merchants National Properties.

Jun 4, 2024 · Known popularly by the nickname Chico Marx, Leonard Marx was the eldest of the Marx Brothers who gained fame for themselves in the entertainment industry in the initial years of the 20th century. A comedian and actor, he sported a charming yet dim-witted character of the Italian origin in the various acts of the brothers.

Leonard "Chico" Marx was the pianist with a phony Italian accent. He starred in 13 movies with brothers Groucho, Harpo and sometimes Zeppo. Born in New York City as the second-oldest son of Minnie and Sam Marx (the oldest, Manfred, died an infant), Leonard grew up on the streets.

Jan 3, 2011 · Leonard Marx, better known to the world as Chico Marx, was born on March 22, 1887, to Samuel “Frenchie” Marx and his wife, Minnie Schoenberg Marx. Chico ( pronounced Chick-o , due to his chasing young ladies) was the oldest Marx Brother .

Mar 22, 2012 · Chico was the second child in the Marx family, but his older brother Manfred died in infancy, so Chico had the role of the oldest. His given name was Leonard. The legend for his nickname "Chico" says that he got it from chasing "chicks".

Leonard Joseph "Chico" Marx was an American comedian, musician, actor and film star. He was a member of the Marx Brothers. His persona in the act was that of a charming, uneducated but crafty con artist, seemingly of rural Italian origin, who wore shabby clothes and …

Jan 27, 2024 · Explore genealogy for Leonard Marx born 1887 New York, New York, United States died 1961 Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States including ancestors + 1 photos + more in the free family tree community.