- Born
- Died
- Birth nameMilton Marx
- Gummo Marx was born on October 23, 1892 in New York City, New York, USA. He was married to Helen von Tilzer. He died on April 21, 1977 in Palm Springs, California, USA.
- SpouseHelen von Tilzer(March 16, 1929 - January 20, 1976) (her death, 1 child)
- Children
- ParentsMinnie Marx
- RelativesChico Marx(Sibling)Zeppo Marx(Sibling)Gregg Marx(Grandchild)Laura Guzik(Grandchild)Brett Marx(Grandchild)Maxine Marx(Niece or Nephew)Al Shean(Aunt or Uncle)Johanna Davidson(Aunt or Uncle)Harpo Marx(Sibling)Groucho Marx(Sibling)Arthur Marx(Niece or Nephew)Miriam Marx(Niece or Nephew)Bill Marx(Niece or Nephew)Andy Marx(Grandchild)
- He left The Marx Brothers just when they were reaching popularity because he felt he lacked the performing skills of his brothers. He joined the military instead to help with the war and was replaced by his younger brother.
- His older brother Groucho Marx, who passed away only four months after him, was never told of his death as his family believed that it was a kindness not to tell him.
- He later joined Zeppo in managing The Marx Brothers and developed a good reputation as an agent.
- His nickname, and those of his brothers, were elicited by a comic strip called "Knocko the Monk," which triggered a brief rash of nicknames ending in -o. During a backstage poker game in a vaudeville house, another performer, while dealing cards, offered "a card for Chick-o," the brother who chased the chicks, and then "a card for Harp-o," the brother who played the harp. Gummo's nickname came from his habit of sneaking up on people backstage, like some kind of "gumshoe" detective.
- Only Marx brother to be drafted and serve during WWI in the U.S. Army Air Corps.
- For many years after I quit the stage people referred to me as an actor, but during my career most people vehemently denied this.
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