How to Have a Good Laugh with One of the Old Masters
Laughing with one of the greatest comedians of all time
One of America’s greatest comedians, an author, actor, and writer he entertained the world for nearly three-quarters of the twentieth century with his quick wit. He enjoyed great success as a stage, film, radio, and television star. Returning to the stage at Carnegie Hall at 82 years old, he received a special Academy Award for his stage and screen work at 84 years of age.
Born in New York City in 1890 as Julius Henry Marx he died in 1977 at the age of 86. He received his nickname “Groucho” from a fellow vaudeville performer and has since been known as Groucho Marx. Much of his career he worked with several of his brothers, with the group being known as the Marx Brothers. He made a total of 26 movies of which 13 were with his brothers Chico and Harpo.
Groucho wrote many books including his autobiography Groucho and Me. The caricature of his unmistakable thick mustache, bushy black eyebrows, cigar, and glasses continues to be widely recognized today.
Enjoy a sampling of his humor and wit in the following quotes, grouped roughly by subject for easy reference.
Humorous One-Liners
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