Leonard Joseph "Chico" Marx (/ˈtʃɪkoʊ/; March 22, 1887 – October 11, 1961) was an American comedian, actor and pianist. He was the oldest brother in the Marx Brothers comedy troupe, alongside his brothers Arthur ("Harpo"), Julius ("Groucho"), Milton ("Gummo") and Herbert ("Zeppo"). His persona in the act was that of a charming, uneducated but crafty con artist, seemingly of rural Italian origin, who wore shabby clothes and sported a curly-haired wig and Tyrolean hat. On screen, Chico is often in alliance with Harpo, usually as partners in crime, and is also frequently seen trying to con or outfox Groucho. Leonard was the oldest of the Marx Brothers to live past early childhood, the first-born being Manfred Marx who had died in infancy. In addition to his work as a performer, he played an important role in the management and development of the act in its early years. More about Chico Marx
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Marx was born in Manhattan, New York City, on March 22, 1887. His parents were Sam Marx (called "Frenchie" throughout his life), and his wife, Minnie Schoenberg Marx. Minnie's brother was vaudeville comedian Al Shean, best known as one half of Gallagher and Shean. The Marx family was Franco-German Jewish. His father was a native of Alsace who worked as a tailor and his mother was from East Frisia in Germany.The most expensive item with a signature of Chico Marx (Ca. 1930s HARPO, GROUCHO AND CHICO MARX, SIGNED STAMPS ON AUTOGRAPH REQUEST LETT) was sold in May 2020 for $699.00 while the cheapest item (CHICO MARX AUTOGRAPHED 7 X 10 WIRE PHOTOGRAPH STAMPED 1937-38-50) found a new owner for $9.99 in March 2016. The month with the most items sold (2) was June 2024 with an average selling price of $48.97 for an autographed item of Chico Marx. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in August 2024 with $599.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $47.44 was November 2010. In average, an autographed item from Chico Marx is worth $108.50.
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Chico Marx Comedian Actor 1957 Signed Friars Club Membership Application | $100.00 | ||
Chico Marx Hand Signed Autographed Paper - The Marx Brothers | $10.50 | ||
CHICO MARX OF THE MARX BROTHERS SIGNED DOCUMENT FROM 1957 | $165.00 | ||
Chico Marx Signed 1940's Album Page Autographed Signature The Marx Brothers | $190.37 | ||
Chico Marx signed Cut 3x5 Custom Card PSA DNA Slab Rare Auto C3026 | $599.00 | ||
Chico Marx Signed Photo | $28.00 | ||
Chico Marx signed vintage cut page VR | $69.95 | ||
CHICO MARX vintage signed album page w/ photo MARX BROTHERS | $149.95 | ||
CHICO MARX ~ MARX BROTHERS Hand Signed Autographed Album Page. Fine Dark Signed | $139.00 | ||
CHICO MARX ~ MARX BROTHERS Hand Signed Autographed Photo | $174.95 |