Bob Hope

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

276

Gender

Male

Birthday

1903-05-29

Day of death

2003-07-27 (100 years old)

Place of Birth

Eltham, London, England, UK

Bob Hope

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.

Known For

  • The Simpsons

    The Simpsons

  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

  • The Mike Douglas Show

    The Mike Douglas Show

  • The Mike Douglas Show

    The Mike Douglas Show

  • Great Performances

    Great Performances

  • The Carol Burnett Show

    The Carol Burnett Show

  • The Carol Burnett Show

    The Carol Burnett Show

  • Tony Awards

    Tony Awards

  • Golden Globe Awards

    Golden Globe Awards

  • The Red Skelton Show

    The Red Skelton Show

  • The Merv Griffin Show

    The Merv Griffin Show

  • The Bob Hope Show

    The Bob Hope Show

  • The Jack Benny Program

    The Jack Benny Program

  • The Jack Benny Program

    The Jack Benny Program

  • The Jack Benny Program

    The Jack Benny Program

  • The Colgate Comedy Hour

    The Colgate Comedy Hour

  • The Colgate Comedy Hour

    The Colgate Comedy Hour

  • Late Night with David Letterman

    Late Night with David Letterman

  • Forrest Gump

    Forrest Gump

  • I Love Lucy

    I Love Lucy

  • Midi trente

    Midi trente

  • The Golden Girls

    The Golden Girls

  • The Lucy Show

    The Lucy Show

  • Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

    Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

  • Highway to Heaven

    Highway to Heaven

  • Get Smart

    Get Smart

  • The Dick Cavett Show

    The Dick Cavett Show

  • Pebble Mill

    Pebble Mill

  • What's My Line?

    What's My Line?

  • Dinah!

    Dinah!

  • The Ed Sullivan Show

    The Ed Sullivan Show

  • The Steve Allen Show

    The Steve Allen Show

  • Kraft Music Hall

    Kraft Music Hall

  • Tonight Starring Jack Paar

    Tonight Starring Jack Paar

  • The Oscars

    The Oscars

  • Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

    Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

  • Cinépanorama

    Cinépanorama

  • The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

    The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

  • The Muppet Show

    The Muppet Show

  • The Thin Man

    The Thin Man

  • The Kennedy Center Honors

    The Kennedy Center Honors

  • The Hollywood Palace

    The Hollywood Palace

  • Lux Video Theatre

    Lux Video Theatre

  • Lux Video Theatre

    Lux Video Theatre

  • Donny & Marie

    Donny & Marie

  • The Dick Clark Show

    The Dick Clark Show

  • V.I.P. Schaukel

    V.I.P. Schaukel

  • The Cat and the Canary

    The Cat and the Canary

  • Screen Director's Playhouse

    Screen Director's Playhouse

  • The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender

    The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender

  • Startime

    Startime

  • Eight on the Lam

    Eight on the Lam

  • The Jim Henson Hour

    The Jim Henson Hour

  • The Muppet Movie

    The Muppet Movie

  • The Old Grey Mayor

    The Old Grey Mayor

  • The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

    The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

  • The Great Lover

    The Great Lover

  • O.J.: Made in America

    O.J.: Made in America

  • CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years

    CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years

  • Calling All Tars

    Calling All Tars

  • Story of G.I. Joe

    Story of G.I. Joe

  • Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration

    Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration

  • Cancel My Reservation

    Cancel My Reservation

  • James Bond: The First 21 Years

    James Bond: The First 21 Years

  • Boulevard! A Hollywood Story

    Boulevard! A Hollywood Story

  • The Dean Martin Christmas Show

    The Dean Martin Christmas Show

  • Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers

    Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers

  • All Star Party for Clint Eastwood

    All Star Party for Clint Eastwood

  • The Johnny Cash Show

    The Johnny Cash Show

  • Carnival Nights

    Carnival Nights

  • The Iron Petticoat

    The Iron Petticoat

  • Hearts and Minds

    Hearts and Minds

  • The Great Radio Comedians

    The Great Radio Comedians

  • They Got Me Covered

    They Got Me Covered

  • Treffpunkte

    Treffpunkte

  • Thanks for the Memory

    Thanks for the Memory

  • The Sound of Laughter

    The Sound of Laughter

  • The Bing Crosby Show

    The Bing Crosby Show

  • Watch the Birdie

    Watch the Birdie

  • Going Spanish

    Going Spanish

  • Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

    Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

  • Never Say Die

    Never Say Die

  • The Seven Little Foys

    The Seven Little Foys

  • Alias Jesse James

    Alias Jesse James

  • A Global Affair

    A Global Affair

  • Fancy Pants

    Fancy Pants

  • Playing Fields Association: Cricket

    Playing Fields Association: Cricket

  • Showbiz Goes to War

    Showbiz Goes to War

  • Sally

    Sally

  • Call Me Bwana

    Call Me Bwana

  • Mitzi & 100 Guys

    Mitzi & 100 Guys

  • The Grand Opening of Walt Disney World

    The Grand Opening of Walt Disney World

  • Miss Piggy's Hollywood

    Miss Piggy's Hollywood

  • Bob Hope's Love Affair with Lucy

    Bob Hope's Love Affair with Lucy

  • The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team

    The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team

  • The Lucille Ball Comedy Hour

    The Lucille Ball Comedy Hour

  • My Favorite Spy

    My Favorite Spy

  • The Big Broadcast of 1938

    The Big Broadcast of 1938

  • Bob Hope's Christmas Cheer from Saudi Arabia

    Bob Hope's Christmas Cheer from Saudi Arabia

  • The Captain and Tennille

    The Captain and Tennille

  • A Tribute to Dr. Shock

    A Tribute to Dr. Shock

  • That Certain Feeling

    That Certain Feeling

  • You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story

    You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story

  • Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC

    Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC

  • Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters

    Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters

  • The Greatest Show on Earth

    The Greatest Show on Earth

  • Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy

    Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy

  • Give Me a Sailor

    Give Me a Sailor

  • Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas

    Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas

  • Bob Hope Comedy Special

    Bob Hope Comedy Special

  • Louisiana Purchase

    Louisiana Purchase

  • The Barbara McNair Show

    The Barbara McNair Show

  • Ann-Margret: Rhinestone Cowgirl

    Ann-Margret: Rhinestone Cowgirl

  • Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special

    Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special

  • That Little Monster

    That Little Monster

  • College Swing

    College Swing

  • Is Everybody Listening?

    Is Everybody Listening?

  • Cavalcade of the Academy Awards

    Cavalcade of the Academy Awards

  • Road to Singapore

    Road to Singapore

  • Bob's Busy Day

    Bob's Busy Day

  • Roberta

    Roberta

  • Road to Morocco

    Road to Morocco

  • The Pruitts of Southampton

    The Pruitts of Southampton

  • Nothing But the Truth

    Nothing But the Truth

  • This Is Bob Hope...

    This Is Bob Hope...

  • Road to Zanzibar

    Road to Zanzibar

  • Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration

    Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration

  • Road to Utopia

    Road to Utopia

  • The Princess and the Pirate

    The Princess and the Pirate

  • Star Spangled Rhythm

    Star Spangled Rhythm

  • Sorrowful Jones

    Sorrowful Jones

  • Mickey's 50

    Mickey's 50

  • The Facts of Life

    The Facts of Life

  • The All-Star Bond Rally

    The All-Star Bond Rally

  • The Hollywood Clowns

    The Hollywood Clowns

  • Spies Like Us

    Spies Like Us

  • Road to Home

    Road to Home

  • The Ghost Breakers

    The Ghost Breakers

  • Swing Out, Sweet Land

    Swing Out, Sweet Land

  • The Wonderful World of Disney

    The Wonderful World of Disney

  • Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 4

    Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 4

  • Hedda Hopper's Hollywood

    Hedda Hopper's Hollywood

  • Rat Pack

    Rat Pack

  • Lucy Moves to NBC

    Lucy Moves to NBC

  • Paris Holiday

    Paris Holiday

  • Road to Rio

    Road to Rio

  • Hollywood: The Dream Factory

    Hollywood: The Dream Factory

  • Bob Hope: Laughing With the Presidents

    Bob Hope: Laughing With the Presidents

  • Pat Boone and Family: A Thanksgiving Special

    Pat Boone and Family: A Thanksgiving Special

  • Bob Hope's Bicentennial Star Spangled Spectacular

    Bob Hope's Bicentennial Star Spangled Spectacular

  • Buñuel in Hollywood

    Buñuel in Hollywood

  • Let's Face It

    Let's Face It

  • Scared Stiff

    Scared Stiff

  • The Paleface

    The Paleface

  • Showdown at Ulcer Gulch

    Showdown at Ulcer Gulch

  • Judy Garland: By Myself

    Judy Garland: By Myself

  • How to Commit Marriage

    How to Commit Marriage

  • The Lemon Drop Kid

    The Lemon Drop Kid

  • Son of Paleface

    Son of Paleface

  • The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell

    The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell

  • The Road to Hong Kong

    The Road to Hong Kong

  • Los Angeles Plays Itself

    Los Angeles Plays Itself

  • 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year

    1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year

  • Dors: The Other Diana

    Dors: The Other Diana

  • Bob Hope: Entertaining the Troops

    Bob Hope: Entertaining the Troops

  • Beau James

    Beau James

  • Frank Sinatra Show

    Frank Sinatra Show

  • Bachelor in Paradise

    Bachelor in Paradise

  • Off Limits

    Off Limits

  • Variety Girl

    Variety Girl

  • Today: While You Were Away (1964-1973 Retrospective)

    Today: While You Were Away (1964-1973 Retrospective)

  • Joys

    Joys

  • Let Poland Be Poland

    Let Poland Be Poland

  • Bing Crosby: Rediscovered

    Bing Crosby: Rediscovered

  • Monsieur Beaucaire

    Monsieur Beaucaire

  • TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines

    TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines

  • The Best of Johnny Carson

    The Best of Johnny Carson

  • Biography: Bob Hope: America's Entertainer

    Biography: Bob Hope: America's Entertainer

  • Leif

    Leif

  • A Welcome to Britain

    A Welcome to Britain

  • Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood

    Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood

  • Dalí & Disney: A Date with Destino

    Dalí & Disney: A Date with Destino

  • The Best of Carson, Volume 1

    The Best of Carson, Volume 1

  • Bob Hope's Comedy Christmas Special

    Bob Hope's Comedy Christmas Special

  • Some of Manie's Friends

    Some of Manie's Friends

  • The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1

    The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1

  • Where There's Life

    Where There's Life

  • The DuPont Show of the Week

    The DuPont Show of the Week

  • My Favorite Blonde

    My Favorite Blonde

  • Here Come the Girls

    Here Come the Girls

  • Screen Actors

    Screen Actors

  • Ann-Margret: When You're Smiling

    Ann-Margret: When You're Smiling

  • The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2

    The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2

  • Road to Bali

    Road to Bali

  • NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney

    NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney

  • The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

    The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

  • George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business

    George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business

  • Caught in the Draft

    Caught in the Draft

  • Not With My Wife, You Don't!

    Not With My Wife, You Don't!

  • Liberation

    Liberation

  • Derby Fever USA

    Derby Fever USA

  • The Oscar

    The Oscar

  • Just a Song and Dance

    Just a Song and Dance

  • Show-Business at War

    Show-Business at War

  • Texaco Presents: A Quarter Century of Bob Hope on Television

    Texaco Presents: A Quarter Century of Bob Hope on Television

  • Shanks for the Memory

    Shanks for the Memory

  • Project XX

    Project XX

  • It's Ho-Ho Hope's Jolly Christmas Hour

    It's Ho-Ho Hope's Jolly Christmas Hour

  • A Love Letter to Jack Benny

    A Love Letter to Jack Benny

  • Television: The First Fifty Years

    Television: The First Fifty Years

  • A Century of Cinema

    A Century of Cinema

  • Lucy's Really Lost Moments

    Lucy's Really Lost Moments

  • Some Like It Hot

    Some Like It Hot

  • Murder at N.B.C.

    Murder at N.B.C.

  • Edith Head: The Paramount Years

    Edith Head: The Paramount Years

  • A Bob Hope Comedy Special

    A Bob Hope Comedy Special

  • Hidden Hollywood II: More Treasures from the 20th Century Fox Vaults

    Hidden Hollywood II: More Treasures from the 20th Century Fox Vaults

  • That's Entertainment! III

    That's Entertainment! III

  • Boy, Did I Get a Wrong Number!

    Boy, Did I Get a Wrong Number!

  • Combat America

    Combat America

  • Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer

    Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer

  • The Chevy Show

    The Chevy Show

  • Kids' TV: The Surprising Story

    Kids' TV: The Surprising Story

  • The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic

    The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic

  • Hollywood Victory Caravan

    Hollywood Victory Caravan

  • Rowan & Martin at the Movies

    Rowan & Martin at the Movies

  • My Favorite Brunette

    My Favorite Brunette

  • Howard

    Howard

  • The Jack Benny Hour

    The Jack Benny Hour

  • The Bob Hope Chevy Show

    The Bob Hope Chevy Show

  • You Can Change The World

    You Can Change The World

  • Shop Talk

    Shop Talk

  • Raquel!

    Raquel!

  • Festival at Ford's

    Festival at Ford's

  • Honor America Day

    Honor America Day

  • Critic's Choice

    Critic's Choice

  • The George Burns (Early) Early, Early Christmas Special

    The George Burns (Early) Early, Early Christmas Special

  • Pioneers of Primetime

    Pioneers of Primetime

  • Bing Crosby: The Television Specials Volume 2 – The Christmas Specials

    Bing Crosby: The Television Specials Volume 2 – The Christmas Specials

  • Casanova's Big Night

    Casanova's Big Night

  • Bob Hope's Bag Full of Christmas Memories

    Bob Hope's Bag Full of Christmas Memories

  • Christmas in Hollywood

    Christmas in Hollywood

  • Entertaining the Troops: Bob Hope & the USO

    Entertaining the Troops: Bob Hope & the USO

  • The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special

    The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special

  • The All-Star Christmas Show

    The All-Star Christmas Show

  • Stars and Stripes: Hollywood and World War II

    Stars and Stripes: Hollywood and World War II

  • Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage

    Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage

  • Radio Star - Die AFN-Story

    Radio Star - Die AFN-Story

  • The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind

    The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind

  • I'll Take Sweden

    I'll Take Sweden

  • The 1974 Annual Las Vegas Entertainment Awards

    The 1974 Annual Las Vegas Entertainment Awards

  • A Masterpiece of Murder

    A Masterpiece of Murder

  • Bob Hope's Jolly Christmas Show

    Bob Hope's Jolly Christmas Show

  • Bob Hope Christmas Show

    Bob Hope Christmas Show

  • Behind The Music: The Day The Music Died

    Behind The Music: The Day The Music Died

  • Hollywood Musicals of the 40's

    Hollywood Musicals of the 40's

  • Memo for Joe

    Memo for Joe

  • Project XX: The Story of Will Rogers

    Project XX: The Story of Will Rogers

  • Strictly G.I.

    Strictly G.I.

  • Classic Comedy Teams

    Classic Comedy Teams

  • Legendary Christmas Entertainers

    Legendary Christmas Entertainers

  • Women I Love: Beautiful But Funny

    Women I Love: Beautiful But Funny

  • Bob Hope on the Road to China

    Bob Hope on the Road to China

  • Jack Benny's 20th Anniversary TV Special

    Jack Benny's 20th Anniversary TV Special

  • Bob Hope's USO Christmas in Beirut

    Bob Hope's USO Christmas in Beirut

  • Bob Hope's Super Bowl Party!

    Bob Hope's Super Bowl Party!

  • Bob Hope: The Road to Laughter

    Bob Hope: The Road to Laughter

  • The Bob Hope Christmas Special

    The Bob Hope Christmas Special

  • Double Exposure

    Double Exposure

  • The Bob Hope Mardi Gras Special

    The Bob Hope Mardi Gras Special

  • Paree, Paree

    Paree, Paree

  • Don't Hook Now

    Don't Hook Now

  • Bob Hope and the Road to Success

    Bob Hope and the Road to Success

  • The Bob Hope Christmas Special: Around the World with the USO

    The Bob Hope Christmas Special: Around the World with the USO

  • Bob Hope: The Vietnam Years 1964-1972

    Bob Hope: The Vietnam Years 1964-1972

  • Happy Birthday, Bob!

    Happy Birthday, Bob!