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Full Name: Milton Marx
Description: Management, USA
Known For: One of the “Marx Brothers” Gummo never appeared in a single film.
Location: NY, United States of America
Date Born: 23rd October 1892
Location Born: New York City, New York, United States of America
Date Died: 21st April 1977
Location Died: Palm Springs, California, United States of America
Cause Of Death: Not known
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Gummo Marx
Milton “Gummo” Marx (October 23, 1893 – April 21, 1977) was an American vaudeville performer, criminal investigator and theatrical agent. He was the second youngest of the five Marx Brothers. Born in New York City, he worked with his brothers on the vaudeville circuit, but left acting when he was drafted into the U.S. Army during World War I (years before his brothers Chico, Harpo, Groucho and Zeppo began their film career).
Known as Gummo, was one of the Marx Brothers. Born in New York City, he worked with his brothers on the vaudeville circuit, but left acting when he was drafted into the U.S. Army during World War I.
He was the only Marx Brother to have served in the military.
After leaving the army, Gummo went into the dressmaking business. Later he joined with his brother Zeppo Marx and operated a theatrical agency.
Gummo was given his nickname because he had a tendency to be sneaky backstage, and creep up on others without them knowing.
Three of his brothers Groucho, Chico, and Harpo were given their nicknames during a card game at the Orpheum Theatre in Galesburg, Illinois, and the names stuck for their entire lives.
Death
Gummo died on April 21, 1977, at his home in Palm Springs, California, aged 83 from a cerebral hemorrhage. His death was never reported to Groucho, who by that time had become so ill and weak that it was thought the news would be of further detriment to his health. Groucho died four months later.
Marx was buried at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California.
His brother Groucho who was ill at the time was never told.Groucho died four months later.
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