Bob Hope Add to My Celebs Age N/A (passed away Jul. 27th, 2003) Birthday N/A Born in Eltham, London, England, UK Height 5' 10

Bob Hope's Main TV Roles Show Character(s) The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Bob Hope American Masters Bob Hope The Colgate Comedy Hour Bob Hope - … Bob Hope for President Bob Hope Bob Hope's Birthday Memories Bob Hope Bob Hope Presents The Chrysler Theatre Monte Collins The Merv Griffin Show Bob Hope This Is Tom Jones (UK) Bob Hope Stars and Stripes: Hollywood and World War II Bob Hope The Bob Monkhouse Show (UK) Bob Hope

Main Movie Roles 2007 - Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project 2005 - Inside Deep Throat 2002 - The Kid Stays in the Picture 1994 - Forrest Gump 1985 - Spies Like Us 1979 - The Muppet Movie 1974 - Hearts and Minds 1962 - The Road to Hong Kong 1960 - The Facts of Life 1959 - The Five Pennies 1959 - Alias Jesse James 1958 - Paris Holiday 1955 - The Seven Little Foys 1953 - Scared Stiff 1952 - The Greatest Show On Earth 1952 - Son of Paleface 1952 - Road to Bali 1951 - The Lemon Drop Kid 1948 - The Paleface 1947 - Road to Rio 1947 - My Favorite Brunette 1946 - Monsieur Beaucaire 1946 - Road to Utopia 1944 - The Princess and the Pirate 1943 - Combat America 1942 - Road to Morocco 1941 - Road to Zanzibar 1940 - Road to Singapore 1939 - The Cat and the Canary

NOTE: Complete List of Works can be found at IMDB


BIOGRAPHY:

Comedian, born in London and moved to Bristol before emigrating with his parents to the US in 1908. After some years on the stage as a dancer and comedian, he made his first film appearance in The Big Broadcast of 1938 (1938) singing "Thanks for the Memories", which became his signature tune. In partnership with Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour, he appeared in the highly successful "Road to ..." comedies (1940-1952), and in many others until the early 1970s. During World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars he spent much time entertaining the troops in the field. For these activities and for his continued contributions to the industry he was given a special Academy Award on five occasions.


TRIVIA:

• Played his first big part in the Broadway version of "Roberta" in 1933.
• Entertained U.S. troops starting 6th May 1941, and became the first 'honorary veteran' by Congress.
• Was a Master Mason.
• In 1997, the U.S. Air Force honored Hope by naming a cargo plane "The Spirit of Bob Hope" after the legendary entertainer.
• Despite a well documented reputation for frugality, Hope is believed to have donated an estimated $1 billion to charity.
• Awarded a Congressional Gold Medal by President 'John F. Kennedy' (qv) at the White House. (September 11th 1963).
• He was a staunch supporter of the Republican Party.
• ABC-TV Network News Poll, A&E Biography Viewers Poll, as well as magazine and newspaper 'century roundups' have proclaimed Hope as the "Entertainer of the 20th Century."

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