Harpo Marx

Arthur "Harpo" Marx (born Adolph Marx; November 23, 1888 – September 28, 1964) was an American comedian, actor, mime artist, and musician, and the second-oldest of the Marx Brothers. He changed his name from Adolph to Arthur before 1911, for reasons that are unclear. In contrast to the mainly verbal comedy of his brothers Groucho Marx and Chico Marx, Harpo's comic style was visual, being an example of both clown and pantomime traditions. He wore a curly reddish blonde wig, and never spoke during performances (he blew a horn or whistled to communicate). He frequently used props such as a horn cane, made up of a lead pipe, tape, and a bulbhorn, and he played the harp in most of his films. In most of the films, Chico and Harpo were cast together as a pair of con men. During his final public appearance in 1963, Harpo talked incessantly and "wouldn't shut up", according to a witness, to disprove the popular misconception that he was a mute.