Bob Hope
Acting
Biography
Leslie Townes "Bob" Hope (May 29, 1903 – July 27, 2003) was an American comedian, actor, and entertainer. With a career that spanned nearly 80 years, Hope appeared in more than 70 short and feature films — 54 in which he starred. These included a series of seven Road to... musical comedy films with Bing Crosby as Hope's top-billed partner. In addition to hosting the Academy Awards show 19 times, more than any other host, Hope appeared in many stage productions and television roles and wrote 14 books. The song "Thanks for the Memory" was his signature tune. Hope was born in the Eltham district of southeast London. He arrived in the United States with his family at the age of four, and grew up near Cleveland, Ohio. After a brief stint in the late 1910s as a boxer, Hope began his career in show business in the early 1920s, initially as a comedian and dancer on the vaudeville circuit, before acting on Broadway. Hope began appearing on radio and in films starting in 1934. He was praised for his comedic timing, specializing in one-liners and rapid-fire delivery of jokes that were often self-deprecating. He helped establish modern American stand-up comedy. Between 1941 and 1991, Hope made 57 tours for the United Service Organizations (USO), entertaining active duty U.S. military personnel around the world. In 1997, the United States Congress passed a bill that made Hope an honorary veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces. Hope appeared in numerous television specials for NBC during his career and was one of the first users of cue cards. Hope retired from public life in 1998 and died on July 27, 2003, at the age of 100.
Born: May 29, 1903
Place of Birth: Eltham, London, England, UK
Known For
Showbiz Goes to War
While a few Hollywood celebrities such as James Stewart and Clark Gable saw combat during World War II, the majority used their talents to rally the American public through bond sales, morale-boosting USO tours, patriotic war dramas and escapist film fare. Comedian David Steinberg plays host for this star-studded, 90-minute documentary, which looks at the way Tinseltown helped the United States' war effort.
The Best of Carson, Volume 1
Relive the memories from 30 years of The Tonight Show in this 3 DVD collection of the most hilarious moments with the biggest stars in television history. All of your old Tonight Show favorites are here - Johnny's monologue, wildlife handler Jim Fowler, the extraordinary talents of ordinary people, Carnac the Magnificent, sports heroes, and stand-up comics. See early performances from some of today's most popular comedians including Drew Carey, Garry Shandling, and the debut performance of Ellen DeGeneres. Also features the famous lost episode, Return to Studio One.
Raquel!
Raquel! was an April 26, 1970 CBS television special starring Raquel Welch, Tom Jones, Bob Hope and John Wayne executive produced, directed and choreographed by David Winters produced by Winters' company Winters-Rosen for CBS-TV, originally co-sponsored by Coca-Cola and Motorola. On the day of the premiere, the show received a 51% share on the National ARB Ratings and an impressive Overnight New York Nielsen Rating of 58% share.
A Tribute to Dr. Shock
A tribute to Joe Zawislak and his horror host character "Dr. Shock".
Rat Pack
In the 1950s, a small group of artists monopolized the attention of the cameras and the public. Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford together form the "rat pack": they sing the most popular hits of the moment, star in the most profitable Hollywood films and are already making a splash on television . This documentary, produced by a recognized specialist in the history of Hollywood, recounts the exceptional destiny of this informal group which flirted with the greats of this world, notably through Sinatra, personal friend of American President Kennedy.
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
An all-star cast celebrates George Burn's 90th birthday and showcases highlights in Burns' career.
People's Choice Awards
An American awards show recognizing people in entertainment, voted online by the general public and fans.
The Jim Henson Hour
The Jim Henson Hour was developed as a showcase for the Jim Henson Company's various puppet creations, including the popular Muppet characters. This hour-long anthology series was hosted by Jim Henson and generally included two segments. The first segment,"Muppetelevision," included comedy skits starring the Muppets, as well as frequent guest appearances by popular entertainers. The second segment often featured rebroadcasts of original, Henson-created productions, such as episodes from Jim Henson's "The StoryTeller" anthology series.
Dalí & Disney: A Date with Destino
The story of the unlikely alliance between two of the most renowned innovators of the twentieth century: brilliantly eccentric Spanish Surrealist Salvador Dalí and American entertainment innovator Walt Disney.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Making of a Movie Classic
Documentary about the making of the 1939 MGM classic film The Wizard of Oz. Includes interviews of cast and crew members, their families and fans of the film.
Filmography
as Self - Co-Host, 47th Academy Awards (archive footage)
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as Orville 'Turkey' Jackson (archive footage)
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as Adam J. Niles in Bachelor in Paradise (archive footage)
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as Self - Roastee (archive footage)
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as Bob Hope / Bob (uncredited)
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as Bob Hope (voice)
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as Sycopomp
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as Ice Cream Vendor
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as Host / Barf Vader
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as Self - Special Guest Star
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as Self - Presenter
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as Dan Bartlett
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as Frank Benson
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as Sgt. Dan O'Farrell
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as Self - Cameo Appearance (uncredited)
as Makeup Man
as Henry Dimsdale
as Self - USO Christmas Show (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Library Patron
as Thomas J. 'Tom' Meade
as Bob Hope
as Bob Hope / Marcello
as Room Service Attendant (uncredited)
as Bob Holcomb
as Bill Blakely
as Frank Larrimore
as Self
as Bing Fawcett - Plumber
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as Matt
as Parker Ballantine
as Plumber's Assistant
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as Chester Babcock
as Self - Co-Host
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as Adam J. Niles
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as Self - Narrator
as Larry Gilbert
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as Milford Farnsworth
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as Robert Leslie Hunter
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as Self (uncredited)
as Mayor James J. 'Jimmy' Walker
as Himself/Ricky Ricardo
as Captain Chuck Lockwood
as Self - Guest
as Francis X. Dignan
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as Jerry Warner
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as Influential Man
as Bob Hope (uncredited)
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as Eddie Foy
as Narrator
as Pippo Popolino
as Stanley Snodgrass
as Skeleton (uncredited)
as Self
as Wally Hogan
as Harold Gridley
as Peter Potter Jr.
as Spectator (uncredited)
as Peanuts White / Eric Augustine
as Bob Hope
as Self - Cameo
as Sidney Melbourne (The Lemon Drop Kid)
as Bob Hope
as Self / Clyde
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as Humphrey / Arthur Tyler
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as Freddie Hunter
as Humphrey "Sorrowful" Jones
as 'Painless' Peter Potter
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as Hot Lips Barton
as Michael Joseph Valentine
as Bob Hope
as Ronnie Jackson
as Monsieur Beaucaire
as Chester Hooton
as Bob Hope
as Bob Hope (Voice on Radio Program) (voice) (uncredited)
as Self - Host
as Sylvester the Great
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as Self - Presenter
as Jerry Walker
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as Robert Kittredge
as Self (uncredited)
as Self - Master of Ceremonies
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as Orville Jackson
as Bob
as Larry Haines
as Bob Hope
as Jim Taylor
as Steve Bennett
as Don Bolton
as Hubert 'Fearless' Frazier
as Self - Master of Ceremonies
as Larry Lawrence
as Ace Lannigan
as Wally Campbell
as Nicky Nelson
as John Kidley
as Steve Merrick
as Jim Brewster
as Bud Brady
as Buzz Fielding
as Bobby
as Robert Hope Jr.
as Photographer / Robert
as Bob
as Peter
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