Melinda Marx at 79: From Hollywood Appearances to Private Musician

Melinda Marie Marx was born on August 14, 1946, and built a short but memorable career in film and television alongside her father, comedy legend Groucho Marx. She appeared five times on You Bet Your Life, sang duets with Candice Bergen, and performed in productions like The Mikado and Bye Bye Birdie. After roles in The Story of Mankind and The Violent Ones, she retired from acting in 1972. Today, Melinda focuses on music and family life. A mandolin player with a California opera ensemble, she values privacy and rarely discusses relationships. As of 2026, she is the only living biological child of the Marx Brothers.

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