Bob Hope
Skuespiller, Producer, Forfatter
29. maj 1903 — 27. juli 2003 (100 år)
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.
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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Filmography
| 2022 | Dinosaur Quiz · as Cast |
| 2018 | Howard · as Orville 'turkey' Jackson (archive Footage) |
| 2004 | The 50 Worst Movies Ever Made · as CastPå Plex |
| 2004 | I Know A Riddle · as Cast |
| 2003 | Los Angeles Plays Itself · as Adam J. Niles In Bachelor In Paradise (archive Footage) |
| 1994 | That's Entertainment! III · as (archive Footage) |
| 1994 | That Little Monster · as Bob Hope / Bob (uncredited) |
| 1992 | |
| 1990 | Hollywood Heaven: Tragic Lives, Tragic Deaths · as CastPå Plex |
| 1990 | |
| 1989 | The Simpsons · as Bob Hope (voice) |
| 1986 | A Masterpiece of Murder · as Dan Dolan |
| 1984 | Highway to Heaven · as Sycopomp |
| 1982 | Showbiz Goes to War · as (archive Footage) |
| 1982 | Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter · as Actor - 'star-Spagled Rhythm |
| 1979 | The Muppet Movie · as Ice Cream Vendor |
| 1972 | Cancel My Reservation · as Dan Bartlett |
| 1969 | How to Commit Marriage · as Frank Benson |
| 1968 | The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell · as Sgt. Dan O'farrell |
| 1967 | The Danny Thomas Hour · as Makeup Man |
| 1967 | Eight on the Lam · as Henry Dimsdale |
| 1966 | The Pruitts of Southampton · as Library Patron |
| 1966 | Boy, Did I Get a Wrong Number! · as Thomas J. 'tom' Meade |
| 1965 | The Jack Benny Hour · as Bob Hope / Marcello |
| 1965 | Get Smart · as Room Service Attendant (uncredited) |
| 1965 | I'll Take Sweden · as Bob Holcomb |
| 1965 | The Hollywood Squares · as Contestant - Mr. X 'x' |
| 1964 | The Lucille Ball Comedy Hour · as Bill Blakely |
| 1964 | A Global Affair · as Frank Larrimore |
| 1963 | Call Me Bwana · as Matt |
| 1963 | Critic's Choice · as Parker Ballantine |
| 1962 | The Match Game · as Cameo |
| 1962 | The Lucy Show · as Plumber's AssistantPå Plex |
| 1962 | The Road to Hong Kong · as Chester Babcock |
| 1961 | Bachelor in Paradise · as Adam J. Niles |
| 1961 | The Joey Bishop Show · as Mary's Other Boyfriend |
| 1960 | The Facts of Life · as Larry Gilbert |
| 1959 | |
| 1959 | The Five Pennies · as Bob Hope - Leaving Brown Derby Restaurant |
| 1959 | Alias Jesse James · as Milford Farnsworth |
| 1958 | Paris Holiday · as Robert Leslie Hunter |
| 1957 | Beau James · as Mayor James J. 'jimmy' Walker |
| 1956 | The Iron Petticoat · as Captain Chuck Lockwood |
| 1956 | The Charles Farrell Show · as Hotel Guest |
| 1956 | That Certain Feeling · as Francis X. Dignan |
| 1955 | Screen Directors Playhouse · as Bob Hope (uncredited) |
| 1955 | The Seven Little Foys · as Eddie Foy |
| 1954 | Casanova's Big Night · as Pippo Popolino |
| 1953 | Here Come the Girls · as Stanley Snodgrass |
| 1953 | Scared Stiff · as Skeleton (uncredited) |
| 1952 | Off Limits · as Wally Hogan |
| 1952 | Road to Bali · as Harold GridleyPå Plex |
| 1952 | Son of Paleface · as Peter Potter Jr. |
| 1952 | The Greatest Show on Earth · as Spectator (uncredited) |
| 1951 | My Favorite Spy · as Peanuts White / Eric Augustine |
| 1951 | The Lemon Drop Kid · as Sidney Melbourne (the Lemon Drop Kid) |
| 1950 | Fancy Pants · as Humphrey / Arthur Tyler |
| 1949 | The Great Lover · as Freddie Hunter |
| 1949 | Sorrowful Jones · as Humphrey "sorrowful" Jones |
| 1948 | The Paleface · as 'painless' Peter Potter |
| 1947 | Road to Rio · as Hot Lips Barton |
| 1947 | Where There's Life · as Michael Joseph Valentine |
| 1947 | The March of Time, Vol. 14, No. 1: Is Everybody Listening? · as Bob Hope - Bob Hope Radio Program |
| 1947 | My Favorite Brunette · as Ronnie JacksonPå Plex |
| 1946 | Monsieur Beaucaire · as Monsieur Beaucaire |
| 1945 | Road to Utopia · as Chester Hooton |
| 1945 | Story of G.I. Joe · as Bob Hope (voice On Radio Program) (voice) (uncredited)På Plex |
| 1944 | The Princess and the Pirate · as Sylvester The GreatPå Plex |
| 1943 | Let's Face It · as Jerry Walker |
| 1943 | They Got Me Covered · as Robert Kittredge |
| 1942 | Road to Morocco · as Orville Jackson |
| 1942 | My Favorite Blonde · as Larry Haines |
| 1941 | Louisiana Purchase · as Jim Taylor |
| 1941 | Nothing But the Truth · as Steve BennettPå Plex |
| 1941 | Caught in the Draft · as Don Bolton |
| 1941 | Road to Zanzibar · as Hubert 'fearless' Frazier |
| 1940 | The Ghost Breakers · as Larry Lawrence |
| 1940 | Road to Singapore · as Ace Lannigan |
| 1939 | The Cat and the Canary · as Wally Campbell |
| 1939 | Some Like It Hot · as Nicky Nelson |
| 1939 | Never Say Die · as John Kidley |
| 1938 | Thanks for the Memory · as Steve Merrick |
| 1938 | Give Me a Sailor · as Jim Brewster |
| 1938 | College Swing · as Bud Brady |
| 1938 | The Big Broadcast of 1938 · as Buzz Fielding |
| 1937 | Captains Courageous · as Cab Driver |
| 1935 | Double Exposure · as Photographer / Robert |
| 1934 | Paree, Paree · as Peter |
| 1993 | Bob Hope's Bag Full of Christmas Memories · as Executive Producer |
| 1981 | Bob Hope's All-Star Comedy Look at the Fall Season: It's Still Free and Worth It! · as Executive Producer |
| 1980 | Bob Hope's Overseas Christmas Tours: Around the World with the Troops - 1941-1972 · as Executive Producer |
| 1976 | Joys! · as Executive Producer |
| 1972 | Cancel My Reservation · as Executive Producer |
| 1969 | How to Commit Marriage · as Executive Producer |
| 1968 | The Bob Hope Christmas Special · as Executive Producer |
| 1967 | |
| 1963 | Bob Hope Presents The Chrysler Theatre · as Executive Producer |
| 1959 | Alias Jesse James · as Executive Producer |
| 1958 | |
| 1950 | The Bob Hope Show · as Executive Producer |
| 1949 | |
| 1947 | My Favorite BrunettePå Plex |
| 1947 | My Favorite BrunettePå Plex |
| 1963 | Bob Hope Presents The Chrysler Theatre · as Story |
| 1958 | Paris Holiday · as Story |