Harpo Marx(1888-1964)
- Actor
- Writer
- Soundtrack
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.
- Awards
- 1 win
Actor
Writer
Soundtrack
- 2021
- 1986
- 1955
- Love Happy5.8
- performer: "Happy Birthday to You" (1893), "Old Folks at Home (Swanee River)" (1851) (uncredited)
- 1949
- 1946
- 1945
- The Big Store6.5
- 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
- Marx Brothers Go West6.8
- performer: "Ridin' the Range" (1940), "From the Land of the Sky-Blue Water" (1909)
- 1940
- At the Circus6.8
- 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)
- 1939
- 1938
- A Day at the Races7.5
- performer: "Hungarian Rhapsody No.2 (opening), "Prelude in C-Sharp Minor" (1892) (uncredited), "All God's Chillun Got Rhythm" (1937) (uncredited)
- 1937
- 1935
- 1933
- 1932
- Monkey Business7.4
- performer: "I'm Daffy Over You" (1930), "You're the Flower of My Heart, Sweet Adeline" (1903) ("O Sole Mio" (1898), uncredited)
- 1931
- Official site
- Alternative names
- Marx Brothers
- Height
- 5′ 5½″ (1.66 m)
- Born
- Died
- September 28, 1964
- Los Angeles, California, USA(following heart surgery)
- Spouse
- Susan FlemingSeptember 28, 1936 - September 28, 1964 (his death, 4 children)
- Children
- Parents
- RelativesGroucho Marx(Sibling)
- Other worksTV commercial for Prom shampoo (1950s)
- Publicity listings
- TriviaAt 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.
- QuotesIf 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.
- TrademarksUsually 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(1937)$175,000 + 15% of gross
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