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Herbert Manfred "Zeppo" Marx (February 25, 1901 – November 30, 1979) was an American comedic actor. He was the youngest, and last survivor, of the five Marx Brothers. He appeared in the first five Marx Brothers feature films from 1929 to 1933, and then left the act for careers as an engineer and theatrical agent.
Jul 1, 2021 · According to the Los Angeles Times, he died of lung cancer in 1979, age 78. While the three main Marx Brothers continued to perform until well after World War II, the younger two, Zeppo in particular, pursued other interests.
Zeppo Marx. Actor: Duck Soup. The youngest of The Marx Brothers, Zeppo was put into the role of the straight man after his brother Gummo left the act. Zeppo also acted as an understudy to all three of his brothers, and he has been said to have played Grouchos part better than Groucho himself.
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- New York City, New York, USA
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- Palm Springs, California, USA
Learn about Zeppo Marx, the youngest and most handsome of the Marx Brothers, who left comedy to pursue engineering and inventions. Find out his biography, facts, family, achievements and more.
Learn about the life and career of Zeppo Marx, the youngest and least zany of the Marx Brothers. Find out his achievements in comedy, invention, and family.
- February 25, 1901
- November 30, 1979
Zeppo Marx was the youngest and most versatile of the five brothers, playing both straight man and romantic lead roles in their films. He also had a talent for mechanics, inventions and business, and was involved in Groucho's estate disputes.
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The brothers were included in AFI's 100 Years...100 Stars list of the 25 greatest male stars of Classical Hollywood cinema, the only performers to be included collectively. The brothers are almost universally known by their stage names: Chico, Harpo, Groucho, Gummo, and Zeppo.
