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Harpo Marx(1888-1964)

  • Actor
  • Writer
  • Soundtrack
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Harpo Marx
The Devil and the Spirit of Man argue as to whether or not humanity is ultimately good or evil.
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The Story of Mankind (1957)
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With poofy, curly red hair, a top hat and a horn, the lovable mute was the favorite of the Marx Brothers. Though chasing women was a favorite routine of his in the movies, Harpo was a devoted father and husband. He adopted the mute routine in vaudeville and carried it over to the films. Harpo was an accomplished self-taught harpist whose musical numbers would many times bring tears to the eyes of the audience of an otherwise hilarious movie.
BornNovember 23, 1888
DiedSeptember 28, 1964(75)
BornNovember 23, 1888
DiedSeptember 28, 1964(75)
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Known for

Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx, Thelma Todd, and The Marx Brothers in Horse Feathers (1932)
Horse Feathers
7.5
  • Pinky(as The Four Marx Brothers)
  • 1932
Groucho Marx, Kitty Carlisle, Allan Jones, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx, and The Marx Brothers in A Night at the Opera (1935)
A Night at the Opera
7.8
  • Tomasso
  • 1935
Duck Soup (1933)
Duck Soup
7.7
  • Pinky
  • 1933
Groucho Marx, Eve Arden, Chico Marx, and Harpo Marx in At the Circus (1939)
At the Circus
6.8
  • "Punchy"
  • 1939

Credits

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Actor



  • Fess Parker in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1962)
    Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Harpo Marx
    • 1962
  • Red Skelton in The Red Skelton Hour (1951)
    The Red Skelton Hour
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Guardian Angel
    • 1962
  • The DuPont Show with June Allyson (1959)
    The DuPont Show with June Allyson
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Benson
    • 1960
  • Ronald Reagan in General Electric Theater (1953)
    General Electric Theater
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Nick
    • 1959
  • The DuPont Show of the Month (1957)
    The DuPont Show of the Month
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Narrator
    • 1958
  • The Story of Mankind (1957)
    The Story of Mankind
    4.8
    • Sir Isaac Newton
    • 1957
  • Playhouse 90 (1956)
    Playhouse 90
    8.3
    TV Series
    • The Jinx
    • 1957
  • Desi Arnaz, Lucille Ball, William Frawley, and Vivian Vance in I Love Lucy (1951)
    I Love Lucy
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Harpo Marx
    • 1955
  • Four Star Revue (1950)
    Four Star Revue
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Guest Comedian
    • 1953
  • Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx, Ilona Massey, and Vera-Ellen in Love Happy (1949)
    Love Happy
    5.8
    • Harpo
    • 1949
  • Groucho Marx, Lois Collier, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx, and The Marx Brothers in A Night in Casablanca (1946)
    A Night in Casablanca
    6.9
    • Rusty
    • 1946
  • William Terry and Cheryl Walker in Stage Door Canteen (1943)
    Stage Door Canteen
    6.3
    • Harpo Marx
    • 1943
  • Groucho Marx, Douglass Dumbrille, Margaret Dumont, Virginia Grey, Tony Martin, Chico Marx, and Harpo Marx in The Big Store (1941)
    The Big Store
    6.5
    • Wacky
    • 1941
  • Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, and Harpo Marx in Go West (1940)
    Go West
    6.8
    • 'Rusty' Panello
    • 1940
  • Groucho Marx, Eve Arden, Chico Marx, and Harpo Marx in At the Circus (1939)
    At the Circus
    6.8
    • "Punchy"
    • 1939

Writer



  • Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx, Ilona Massey, and Vera-Ellen in Love Happy (1949)
    Love Happy
    5.8
    • based on a story by
    • 1949

Soundtrack



  • Splinter Cell: Deathwatch (2025)
    Splinter Cell: Deathwatch
    6.8
    TV Series
    • performer: "Old Chisolm Trail"
    • 2025
  • Everly Carganilla in Bud (2021)
    Bud
    7.2
    Short
    • performer: "Alone"
    • 2021
  • Mia Farrow, Barbara Hershey, and Dianne Wiest in Hannah and Her Sisters (1986)
    Hannah and Her Sisters
    7.8
    • performer: "Freedonia's Going To War" (uncredited)
    • 1986
  • Desi Arnaz, Lucille Ball, William Frawley, and Vivian Vance in I Love Lucy (1951)
    I Love Lucy
    8.5
    TV Series
    • performer: "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" (uncredited)
    • 1955
  • Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx, Ilona Massey, and Vera-Ellen in Love Happy (1949)
    Love Happy
    5.8
    • performer: "Happy Birthday to You" (1893), "Old Folks at Home (Swanee River)" (1851) (uncredited)
    • 1949
  • Groucho Marx, Lois Collier, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx, and The Marx Brothers in A Night in Casablanca (1946)
    A Night in Casablanca
    6.9
    • performer: "Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in C-sharp minor" (1847) (uncredited)
    • 1946
  • The All-Star Bond Rally (1945)
    The All-Star Bond Rally
    7.4
    Short
    • music: "Guardian Angels"
    • performer: "Guardian Angels" (uncredited, uncredited)
    • 1945
  • Groucho Marx, Douglass Dumbrille, Margaret Dumont, Virginia Grey, Tony Martin, Chico Marx, and Harpo Marx in The Big Store (1941)
    The Big Store
    6.5
    • performer: "Tenement Symphony" (1941), "Mamãe Eu Quero" (1937) (uncredited), "Piano Sonata No. 15 in C major, K. 545 (Sonata semplice)" (1788) (uncredited), "Minuet in G major, WoO 10, No. 2" (uncredited)
    • 1941
  • Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, and Harpo Marx in Go West (1940)
    Go West
    6.8
    • performer: "Ridin' the Range" (1940), "From the Land of the Sky-Blue Water" (1909)
    • 1940
  • Oliver Hardy, Reginald Gardiner, Stan Laurel, Boris Morros, Jean Parker, and A. Edward Sutherland in The Flying Deuces (1939)
    The Flying Deuces
    6.7
    • performer: "The World Is Waiting for the Sunrise" (1919) (uncredited)
    • 1939
  • Groucho Marx, Eve Arden, Chico Marx, and Harpo Marx in At the Circus (1939)
    At the Circus
    6.8
    • Soundtrack
    • performer: "Swingali" (1939), "Blue Moon" (1934), "Waltz No. 15 in A-flat major Op. 39" (1865), "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot", "Rock-a-Bye Baby" (pub. 1765) ("Jingle Bells" (1857), uncredited, uncredited)
    • 1939
  • Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, and Harpo Marx in Room Service (1938)
    Room Service
    6.6
    • performer: "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" (circa 1872) (uncredited)
    • 1938
  • Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, and Harpo Marx in A Day at the Races (1937)
    A Day at the Races
    7.5
    • performer: "On Blue Venetian Waters" (1937), "Prelude in C-Sharp Minor" (1892), "All God's Chillun Got Rhythm" (1937), "Hungarian Rhapsody No.2" (opening) (1847) (uncredited)
    • 1937
  • Groucho Marx, Kitty Carlisle, Allan Jones, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx, and The Marx Brothers in A Night at the Opera (1935)
    A Night at the Opera
    7.8
    • performer: "Alone" (1935)
    • 1935
  • Duck Soup (1933)
    Duck Soup
    7.7
    • performer: "The Country's Going to War" (1933) (uncredited)
    • 1933

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Personal details

  • Official site
    • Harpo's Place
  • Alternative names
    • Marx Brothers
  • Height
    • 5′ 5½″ (1.66 m)
  • Born
    • November 23, 1888
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • September 28, 1964
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(following heart surgery)
  • Spouse
    • Susan FlemingSeptember 28, 1936 - September 28, 1964 (his death, 4 children)
  • Children
      Bill Marx
  • Parents
      Sam Marx
  • Relatives
      Groucho Marx(Sibling)
  • Other works
    TV commercial for Prom shampoo (1950s)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Biographical Movie
    • 6 Print Biographies
    • 15 Portrayals
    • 1 Interview
    • 7 Articles
    • 1 Pictorial
    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

Did you know

  • Trivia
    At the beginning of the film Monkey Business (1931), The Marx Brothers, playing ship's stowaways concealed in barrels, are first introduced harmonizing unseen, singing the popular song "Sweet Adeline." And although he cannot be seen, this musical performance marks the only time during one of The Marx Brothers' movie that Harpo's voice -- a clear and pleasant baritone -- is ever heard.
  • Quotes
    If things get too much for you and you feel the whole world's against you, go stand on your head. If you can think of anything crazier to do, do it.
  • Trademarks
      Usually wore a raincoat, beat-up top hat and a curly orange wig. Rarely spoke in his roles and never in films with his brothers. He would use pantomime and often had a squeeze horn to communicate with. He often had a scene where he would play a harp with great skill.
  • Salaries
      A Day at the Races
      (1937)
      $175,000 + 15% of gross

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