Comedians who died on August 19

Take a focused look at the comedians who passed away on August 19. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1977 Groucho Marx

  Groucho Marx was an American comedian, writer, stage, film, radio, and television star, best known as a master of quick wit and as a member of the Marx Brothers comedy team. [bio]