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

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:

• His mother's name was Agnes Townes (she was a concert singer). He had many brothers, including 'Jack Hope' (qv) (1898 - 1962) who was his personal manager. 'James Hope (I)' (qv) was Director of Hope Enterprises. Ivor Hope (? - 1969) was President of Hope Metal Products. George Hope (? - 1969) was a production company coordinator. Two more brothers were Sidney Hope (? - 1946) and Frederick Hope.
• Served as United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) Entertainment Coordinator from 1941 - 2001. Retired his post at age 98 in favor of 'Wayne Newton' (qv).
• He and best friend 'Bing Crosby' (qv) were planning to make one last "road" picture in early 1977, but Bing died before filming. Bob was so broken up about Bing's death that he couldn't sleep for days on end. He stated that it was one of the worst times of his life and that his wife was his rock who got him through the tough time.
• Spent his 99th birthday--29 May 2002--at home in Toluca Lake, CA. Wife 'Dolores Hope' (qv)'s 93rd birthday was just two days before. Los Angeles National Cemetery dedicated veterans' chapel in his name to salute his lifetime of service entertaining U.S. troops.
• 1995: National Medal of Arts: presented by President 'Bill Clinton (I)' (qv).
• Awarded a Presidential Medal of Freedom by President 'Lyndon Johnson (I)' (qv) on his last day in office. (January 20th 1969)
• Was the first honoree of the "'Dean Martin' Celebrity Roasts" series on October 30, 1974. The Celebrity Roasts had begun in the last season (1973-74) of _"The Dean Martin Show" (1965)_ (qv) and were so popular that after that show went off the air, the "Celebrity Roasts" continued as specials.
• As a young comedian, he won a 'Charles Chaplin' (qv) look-alike contest in Cleveland.