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Arthur " Harpo " Marx (born Adolph Marx; [1] November 23, 1888 – September 28, 1964) was an American comedian, actor, mime artist, [2] and harpist, and the second-oldest of the Marx Brothers. [1]
Harpo Marx was a mute comedian and harpist in the Marx Brothers' act and movies. He was born in 1888, died in 1964, and won one award for his musical performance.
- January 1, 1
- New York City, New York, USA
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
Learn about the life and career of Harpo Marx, the silent and musical brother of the Marx Brothers. Find out his birth name, family, trademarks, trivia, quotes and more.
- November 23, 1888
- September 28, 1964
I created this site on behalf of The Harpo Marx Foundation and his family so that visitors who stop by can see a different perspective on Harpo... and learn sides of the man that might not be very obvious from that crazy fright-wigged character who chases girls in Marx Brothers movies.
Arthur "Harpo" Marx was an American comedian, actor, mime artist, and harpist, and the second-oldest of the Marx Brothers. In contrast to the mainly verbal comedy of his brothers Groucho and Chico, Harpo's comic style was visual, being an example of vaudeville, clown and pantomime traditions.
HOLLYWOOD, Sept. 28—Harpo Marx, the blond‐wigged, nonspeaking member of the Marx Brothers team, died tonight at 8:30 in Mount Sinai Hospital. He was 70 years old.
Harpo Marx. American actor. Also known as: Adolph Arthur Marx. Learn about this topic in these articles: main reference. In Marx Brothers. October 11, 1961, Hollywood, California), Harpo (original name Adolph Marx, later Arthur Marx; b. November 23, 1888, New York City—d. September 28, 1964, Hollywood), Groucho (original name Julius Henry Marx; b.
