“I worked my way up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty.”

American comedian, actor, comic vocalist and game show host

Julius Henry “Groucho” Marx was an American comedian, actor, comic vocalist, and game show host. He performed across vaudeville, Broadway, films, radio, and television, and became one of the most recognizable figures in American comedy. He was especially known for his quick one-line retorts and sharp comic timing, which helped define his stage and screen persona. His work ranged widely across popular entertainment, and his name remains closely associated with fast, pointed humor and the style of comedy he brought to each medium.