Leonard "
Chico"
Marx (March 22, 1887 – October 11, 1961) was an American
comedian, musician, bandleader, actor and film star as part of the
Marx Brothers. His persona in the act was that of a charming, dim-witted albeit crafty con artist, seemingly of rural Italian origin, who wore shabby clothes and sported a curly-haired wig and
Tyrolean hat. In virtually every film that includes the main trio of the Marx Brothers, Chico is seen working with
Harpo Marx, usually as partners in crime.