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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.
Dec 1, 1979 · Zeppo Marx, the surviving member of the Marx Brothers comedy team who left the quartet in 1934 for other businesses, died yesterday at Eisenhower Medical Center in Palm Springs, Calif.
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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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.
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Aug 20, 2021 · Zeppo Marx was the youngest and most handsome brother, who played the straight man in their first five films. He had a perfect timing and rapport with Groucho, and a versatile role as the bridge between the chaos and the elite society.
