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Bob Hope. Leslie Townes " Bob " Hope (May 29, 1903 – July 27, 2003) was a British-born American comedian, centenarian, actor, entertainer and producer with a career that spanned nearly 80 years and achievements in vaudeville, network radio, television, and USO Tours. He appeared in more than 70 short and feature films, starring in 54.
IMDb provides comprehensive information about Bob Hope, a legendary comedian, actor, producer and writer. Learn about his life, career, achievements, trivia and more on this web page.
- Actor, Producer, Writer
- May 29, 1903
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- July 27, 2003
Apr 19, 2024 · Bob Hope (born May 29, 1903, Eltham, near London, England—died July 27, 2003, Toluca Lake, California, U.S.) was a British-born American entertainer and comic actor known for his rapid-fire delivery of jokes and one-liners and for his success in virtually all entertainment media.
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Apr 3, 2014 · Learn about the life and achievements of Bob Hope, a British-born American entertainer and comic actor known for his jokes and one-liners, as well as his success in the entertainment industry and his decades of overseas tours to entertain American troops. Find out how he supported the troops during World War II and Vietnam, and received numerous awards and honors for his work as an entertainer and humanitarian.
Learn about the life and career of comedian Bob Hope, who was born in England, became a US citizen, and entertained the troops in World War II and beyond. Find out his nicknames, awards, quotes, and family details on IMDb.
- May 29, 1903
- July 27, 2003
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Jul 28, 2003 · Bob Hope was a master of the one-liner, a tireless morale-booster for servicemen and a national icon. He died at the age of 100 on July 27, 2003, after a long and varied career in vaudeville, radio, film and television. Listen to an NPR special, Remembering Bob Hope, hosted by NPR's Susan Stamberg.
Jul 28, 2003 · Bob Hope, whose mastery of the comic monologue and the topical wisecrack carried him from vaudeville to Broadway musicals and then on to worldwide fame as a radio, film and television star of the ...