Groucho Marx and Ruth Johnson

Ruth Johnson and Groucho Marx were married for 22 years. They dated for 1 year after getting together in Feb 1919 and married on 4th Feb 1920. 22 years later they divorced on 15th Jul 1942.

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Groucho Marx

American comedian

(1890-1977) · aged 86

Ruth Johnson

American, Actress

(1898-1972) · aged 73

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Personal profiles	Groucho Marx and Ruth Johnson
Relationship type	Married
Relationship status	Divorced
Start date	Feb 1919
End date	Jul 1942
View	WDW profile
Couple ID	1726345
Reference	Google

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1910s

1919

Groucho and Ruth hooked up together.
Groucho 28, Ruth 20

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1920s

4 Feb 1920

Groucho Marx and Ruth Johnson celebrated their wedding day.
Groucho 29, Ruth 21

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21 Jul 1921

Groucho and Ruth had a child together.
Groucho 30, Ruth 23

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19 May 1927

Groucho and Ruth had a child together.
Groucho 36, Ruth 29

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1940s

Jul 1942

Breakup
Groucho 51, Ruth 44

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15 Jul 1942

Groucho Marx and Ruth Johnson divorced.
Groucho 51, Ruth 44

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Arthur Julius Marx info

1st child

Male

b. 21 Jul 1921

d. 14 Apr 2011

Age: 89 (at death)
Miriam Marx info

2nd child

Female

b. 19 May 1927

d. 29 Jun 2017

Age: 90 (at death)