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Portland Hoffa (January 25, 1905 – December 26, 1990) was an American comedian, radio host, actress, and dancer. The daughter of an itinerant optometrist, she was named after Portland, Oregon, the city in which she was born. She began her career performing as a dancer in numerous Broadway productions in the 1920s, before meeting her first ...
Portland Hoffa (1905-1990) was an actress and comedian who appeared on TV shows such as The Colgate Comedy Hour and Omnibus. She was married to band leader Joe Rines and comedian Fred Allen for 27 years each.
- January 1, 1
- Portland, Oregon, USA
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
Dec 30, 1990 · Portland Hoffa, a comedian and the widow of the humorist Fred Allen, died Tuesday at her home in Los Angeles. Her niece, Frances Hershkowitz of New York City, gave Miss Hoffa's age as 83 or 84...
Portland Hoffa was an actress who married band leader Fred Allen and radio executive Joe Rines. She appeared on The Colgate Comedy Hour, All Star Revue and Omnibus, and had a screechy voice.
- January 25, 1905
- December 26, 1990
Dancer | Radio Personality Born Jan. 25, 1905 in Portland, OR. Died Dec. 26, 1990 in Los Angeles, CA. P ortland Hoffa was best known as the stage and radio partner of her husband, Fred Allen....
Learn about Portland Hoffa, a comedienne, actor, and dancer who was the stage and radio partner of Fred Allen. Find out how she created the character of Portland Hoffa and why she was so popular with listeners and viewers.
Series Count: 1. Role: Old Time Radio Star. Born: January 25, 1905. Old Time Radio, Portland, Oregon. Died: December 25, 1990, Los Angeles, California. An American comedienne, actor, and dancer. One of three sisters, she is probably remembered best as the stage and radio partner of her first husband, Fred Allen.
