Birthday: May 29, 1903 (Gemini)
Born In: Eltham, London, England
Perhaps no other person in the history of the entertainment industry has traveled so far tirelessly across the globe to entertain service men at war other than Bob Hope. The media named him ‘America's No. 1 Soldier in Greasepaint’ and the US Congress conferred him the title of the ‘first and only honorary veteran of the U.S. armed forces’. He was most noted for his shows that entertained the American military personnel and boosted their morale at time of war. All through the World War II, his radio shows were performed and aired from military bases and combat areas. One of the most recognized talents in the world, Hope performed on Broadway, movies and went on tours with the U.S Military. He was known for his fast wit and great humor. In a career that spanned over 60 years, Hope received over two thousand honors and awards that includes 54 honorary doctorates. He appeared in more than 70 films and hosted the Academy Awards fourteen times. Apart from being the king of all media, Hope was also an ardent golfer a boxer and baseball player.
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Also Known As: Leslie Townes Hope
Died At Age: 100
Spouse/Ex-: Dolores Hope (m. 1934–2003), Grace Louise Troxell (m. 1933–1934)
father: William Henry Hope
mother: Avis Townes Hope
siblings: Jack Hope
children: Anthony J. Hope, Eleanora Hope, Linda Hope, William Kelly Francis Hope
Born Country: United States
place of death: Toluca Lake, Los Angeles, California, United States
City: London, England
Ancestry: British American
Cause of Death: Pneumonia
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Bob Hope Movies
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(Music, Short, Comedy, War)
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(Musical, Family, Comedy, Adventure)
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(Romance, Family, Adventure, Musical, Comedy)
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(Horror, Mystery, Comedy)
Awards
1966 | Outstanding Variety Special | Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963) |
1985 | All-Time Favorite Entertainer | Winner |
1978 | Favorite All-Around Male Entertainer | Winner |
1977 | Favorite All-Around Male Entertainer | Winner |
1976 | Favorite All-Around Male Entertainer | Winner |
1975 | Favorite All-Around Male Entertainer | Winner |
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