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Bob Hope

Bob Hope

Leslie Townes "Bob" Hope KBE, KC*SG, KSS (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.

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Kids' TV: The Surprising Story

2022

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Rat Pack

2022

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Boulevard! A Hollywood Story

2021

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Howard

2018

as Orville 'Turkey' Jackson (archive footage)

This Is Bob Hope...

2017

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O.J.: Made in America

2016

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Bob Hope: Entertaining the Troops

2016

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Bing Crosby: Rediscovered

2014

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And the Oscar Goes To...

2014

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

2010

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Dalí & Disney: A Date with Destino

2010

as Himself (archive footage)

1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year

2009

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Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas

2008

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The Best of Carson, Volume 1

2006

Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer

2006

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Legendary Christmas Entertainers

2005

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Los Angeles Plays Itself

2004

as Adam J. Niles in Bachelor in Paradise (archive footage)

Judy Garland: By Myself

2004

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Christmas in Hollywood

2003

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Bob Hope: The Road to Laughter

2003

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Biography: Bob Hope: America's Entertainer

2003

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Edith Head: The Paramount Years

2002

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Bob Hope and the Road to Success

2002

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Entertaining the Troops: Bob Hope & the USO

2002

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

2001

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

2001

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Hollywood Musicals of the 40's

2000

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Behind The Music: The Day The Music Died

1999

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Television: The First Fifty Years

1999

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The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

1998

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The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender

1997

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Bob Hope: Laughing With the Presidents

1996

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Bob Hope's Bicentennial Star Spangled Spectacular

1996

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That's Entertainment! III

1994

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Forrest Gump

1994

as Self - in Vietnam (archive footage) (uncredited)

That Little Monster

1994

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A Century of Cinema

1994

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Liberation

1994

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Bob Hope's Bag Full of Christmas Memories

1993

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Bob Hope's Christmas Cheer from Saudi Arabia

1991

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You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story

1990

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic

1990

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Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration

1990

as Self

The Simpsons

1989

as Bob Hope (voice)

Bob Hope's Love Affair with Lucy

1989

as Self - Host

Miss Piggy's Hollywood

1989

as Self

The Jim Henson Hour

1989

as Himself

Bob Hope's Super Bowl Party!

1989

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Bob Hope's Jolly Christmas Show

1988

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The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind

1988

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Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration

1988

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

1988

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TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines

1986

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A Masterpiece of Murder

1986

as Dan Dolan

Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special

1986

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Spies Like Us

1985

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The Golden Girls

1985

as Bob Hope

Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers

1985

as Self (archive footage)

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

1984

as Self - Host

Highway to Heaven

1984

as Sycopomp

Bob Hope's USO Christmas in Beirut

1984

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George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business

1983

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Happy Birthday, Bob!

1983

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Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage

1983

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Showbiz Goes to War

1982

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Women I Love: Beautiful But Funny

1982

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Let Poland Be Poland

1982

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The George Burns (Early) Early, Early Christmas Special

1981

as Himself

Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters

1980

as Self

A Tribute to Dr. Shock

1980

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Lucy Moves to NBC

1980

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Bob Hope on the Road to China

1979

as Self - Host

The Muppet Movie

1979

as Ice Cream Vendor

Leif

1979

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The Hollywood Clowns

1979

as Self (archive footage)

Derby Fever USA

1979

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The Kennedy Center Honors

1978

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Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy

1978

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Pat Boone and Family: A Thanksgiving Special

1978

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

1978

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The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special

1977

as Host / Barf Vader

Ann-Margret: Rhinestone Cowgirl

1977

as Self

Bob Hope's Comedy Christmas Special

1976

CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years

1976

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The Captain and Tennille

1976

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The Muppet Show

1976

as Self - Special Guest Star

Joys

1976

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Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

1975

as Self (archive footage)

Mitzi & 100 Guys

1975

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Hearts and Minds

1974

as Self (archive footage)

The 1974 Annual Las Vegas Entertainment Awards

1974

as Self - Host

Dinah!

1974

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The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

1973

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Ann-Margret: When You're Smiling

1973

as Self

The Bob Hope Mardi Gras Special

1973

as Self - Host

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

1973

as Commentator

Cancel My Reservation

1972

as Dan Bartlett

Midi trente

1972

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Hollywood: The Dream Factory

1972

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Festival at Ford's

1971

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The Grand Opening of Walt Disney World

1971

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The Great Radio Comedians

1971

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Great Performances

1971

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The Bob Hope Christmas Special

1971

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Jack Benny's 20th Anniversary TV Special

1970

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Honor America Day

1970

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Raquel!

1970

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Swing Out, Sweet Land

1970

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Roberta

1969

as Huck Haines

The Barbara McNair Show

1969

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How to Commit Marriage

1969

as Frank Benson

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

1969

as Self

The Dean Martin Christmas Show

1968

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The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell

1968

as Sgt. Dan O'Farrell

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

1968

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Rowan & Martin at the Movies

1968

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The Carol Burnett Show

1967

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The Carol Burnett Show

1967

as Self - Cameo Appearance (uncredited)

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

1967

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Eight on the Lam

1967

as Henry Dimsdale

Not With My Wife, You Don't

1966

as Self - USO Christmas Show (archive footage) (uncredited)

The Pruitts of Southampton

1966

as Library Patron

Boy, Did I Get a Wrong Number!

1966

as Thomas J. 'Tom' Meade

The Oscar

1966

as Bob Hope

The Jack Benny Hour

1965

as Bob Hope / Marcello

Get Smart

1965

as Room Service Attendant (uncredited)

I'll Take Sweden

1965

as Bob Holcomb

The Lucille Ball Comedy Hour

1964

as Bill Blakely

A Global Affair

1964

as Frank Larrimore

The Hollywood Palace

1964

as Self - Cameo Appearance

The Sound of Laughter

1963

as Bing Fawcett - Plumber

Call Me Bwana

1963

as Matt

Critic's Choice

1963

as Parker Ballantine

The Lucy Show

1962

as Plumber's Assistant

The Road to Hong Kong

1962

as Chester Babcock

The Bing Crosby Show

1961

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Bachelor in Paradise

1961

as Adam J. Niles

The DuPont Show of the Week

1961

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The Facts of Life

1960

as Larry Gilbert

Hedda Hopper's Hollywood

1960

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Startime

1959

Alias Jesse James

1959

as Milford Farnsworth

Some of Manie's Friends

1959

Kraft Music Hall

1958

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Paris Holiday

1958

as Robert Leslie Hunter

The Dick Clark Show

1958

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Frank Sinatra Show

1957

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The Thin Man

1957

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Beau James

1957

as Mayor James J. 'Jimmy' Walker

The Iron Petticoat

1956

as Captain Chuck Lockwood

The Steve Allen Show

1956

as Self - Guest

That Certain Feeling

1956

as Francis X. Dignan

Tony Awards

1956

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Showdown at Ulcer Gulch

1956

as Influential Man

Lucy's Really Lost Moments

1956

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Screen Director's Playhouse

1955

as Bob Hope (uncredited)

The Chevy Show

1955

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The Seven Little Foys

1955

as Eddie Foy

Playing Fields Association: Cricket

1955

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The Wonderful World of Disney

1954

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Casanova's Big Night

1954

as Pippo Popolino

Here Come the Girls

1953

as Stanley Snodgrass

Scared Stiff

1953

as Skeleton (uncredited)

The Oscars

1953

as Self

Road to Bali

1953

as Harold Gridley

Off Limits

1952

as Wally Hogan

Son of Paleface

1952

as Peter Potter Jr.

The Greatest Show on Earth

1952

as Spectator (uncredited)

My Favorite Spy

1951

as Peanuts White / Eric Augustine

I Love Lucy

1951

as Bob Hope

The Lemon Drop Kid

1951

as Sidney Melbourne (The Lemon Drop Kid)

The Jack Benny Program

1950

as Bob Hope

The Jack Benny Program

1950

as Self / Clyde

The Jack Benny Program

1950

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Lux Video Theatre

1950

as Self - Lux Video Theatre Guest

Lux Video Theatre

1950

as Self - Intermission Guest

The Colgate Comedy Hour

1950

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The Colgate Comedy Hour

1950

as Self - Host

Fancy Pants

1950

as Humphrey / Arthur Tyler

Screen Actors

1950

as Self (uncredited)

You Can Change The World

1950

as Self

What's My Line?

1950

as Self - Mystery Guest

The Great Lover

1949

as Freddie Hunter

Sorrowful Jones

1949

as Humphrey "Sorrowful" Jones

The Paleface

1948

as 'Painless' Peter Potter

Road to Rio

1947

as Hot Lips Barton

Where There's Life

1947

as Michael Joseph Valentine

Is Everybody Listening?

1947

as Bob Hope - Bob Hope Radio Program

Variety Girl

1947

as Bob Hope

My Favorite Brunette

1947

as Ronnie Jackson

Monsieur Beaucaire

1946

as Monsieur Beaucaire

Road to Utopia

1946

as Chester Hooton

Hollywood Victory Caravan

1945

as Bob Hope

Story of G.I. Joe

1945

as Bob Hope (Voice on Radio Program) (voice) (uncredited)

Road to Home

1945

as Self

The All-Star Bond Rally

1945

as Self - Host

The Princess and the Pirate

1944

as Sylvester the Great

Memo for Joe

1944

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Let's Face It

1943

as Jerry Walker

Show-Business at War

1943

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They Got Me Covered

1943

as Robert Kittredge

Strictly G.I.

1943

as Self - Master of Ceremonies

A Welcome to Britain

1943

as Self (uncredited)

Combat America

1943

as Self

Road to Morocco

1942

as Orville Jackson

Bob's Busy Day

1942

as Bob

My Favorite Blonde

1942

as Larry Haines

Star Spangled Rhythm

1942

as Bob Hope

Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 4

1942

as Self

Louisiana Purchase

1941

as Jim Taylor

Nothing But the Truth

1941

as Steve Bennett

Caught in the Draft

1941

as Don Bolton

Road to Zanzibar

1941

as Hubert 'Fearless' Frazier

Cavalcade of the Academy Awards

1940

as Self - Master of Ceremonies

The Ghost Breakers

1940

as Larry Lawrence

Road to Singapore

1940

as Ace Lannigan

The Cat and the Canary

1939

as Wally Campbell

Some Like It Hot

1939

as Nicky Nelson

Never Say Die

1939

as John Kidley

Thanks for the Memory

1938

as Steve Merrick

Give Me a Sailor

1938

as Jim Brewster

College Swing

1938

as Bud Brady

The Big Broadcast of 1938

1938

as Buzz Fielding

Calling All Tars

1936

as Bobby

Shop Talk

1936

as Robert Hope Jr.

Double Exposure

1935

as Photographer / Robert

Watch the Birdie

1935

as Bob

The Old Grey Mayor

1935

as Bob

Paree, Paree

1934

as Peter

Going Spanish

1934

as Bob

Bob Hope: The Vietnam Years 1964-1972

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