Bob Hope

Leslie Townes Hope
1903 - 2003
British /American born Eltham

Nickname Old Ski Nose . Height 5' 10" (1.78 m) . Comedian, born in London and moved to Bristol before emigrating with his parents to the US in 1908. After some years on the stage as a dancer and comedian, he made his first film appearance in The Big Broadcast of 1938 (1938) singing "Thanks for the Memories", which became his signature tune. In partnership with Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour, he appeared in the highly successful "Road to ..." comedies (1940-1952), and in many others until the early 1970s. During World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars he spent much time entertaining the troops in the field. For these activities and for his continued contributions to the industry he was given a special Academy Award on five occasions. Spouse Dolores Hope (19 February 1934 - 27 July 2003) (his death) 4 children

A Stand Up Life (1993) , "Highway to Heaven" (1988) , A Masterpiece of Murder (1986) , Spies Like Us (1985) , The American Collegiate Talent Search with Bob Hope (1985) , The Muppet Movie (1979) , "3 Girls 3" (1977) , Cancel My Reservation (1972) , Plimpton! Did You Hear the One About? (1971) , "A Christmas Night with the Stars" (1970) , Roberta (1969) , "Jimmy Durante Presents the Lennon Sisters" (1969) , "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In" (1969) , How to Commit Marriage (1969) , The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell (1968) , Carnival Nights (1968) , "Get Smart" (1968) , Eight on the Lam (1967), Not with My Wife, You Don't! (1966) ,"Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre" (1966) , Boy, Did I Get a Wrong Number! (1966) , I'll Take Sweden (1965) , "The Lucy Show" (1964) , Mr. and Mrs. (1964) , A Global Affair (1964) ,Call Me Bwana (1963) , Critic's Choice (1963) , The Road to Hong Kong (1962) , Bachelor in Paradise (1961) , The Facts of Life (1960) , The Five Pennies (1959) , Alias Jesse James (1959) , Paris Holiday (1958) , Beau James (1957) , The Iron Petticoat (1956) , "I Love Lucy"(1956) ,That Certain Feeling (1956) , Showdown at Ulcer Gulch (1956) , The Seven Little Foys (1955) , "The Colgate Comedy Hour" (1955) , Casanova's Big Night (1954) , Christmas with the Stars (1953) , Here Come the Girls (1953) , Scared Stiff (1953) , Off Limits (1953) , Road to Bali (1952) , Son of Paleface (1952) , The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) , My Favorite Spy (1951) , The Lemon Drop Kid (1951) , Fancy Pants (1950) , The Star-Spangled Revue (1950) , The Great Lover (1949) , Sorrowful Jones (1949) , The Paleface (1948) , Road to Rio (1947), Where There's Life (1947) , My Favorite Brunette (1947) , Monsieur Beaucaire (1946) , Road to Utopia (1946) , The Princess and the Pirate (1944) , Let's Face It (1943) , They Got Me Covered (1943) , Road to Morocco (1942) , My Favorite Blonde (1942) , Louisiana Purchase (1941) , Nothing But the Truth (1941) , Caught in the Draft (1941) , Road to Zanzibar (1941) , The Ghost Breakers (1940) , Road to Singapore (1940) , The Cat and the Canary (1939) , Some Like It Hot (1939) , Never Say Die (1939) , Thanks for the Memory (1938/II) , Give Me a Sailor (1938) , College Swing (1938) , The Big Broadcast of 1938 (1938) , Shop Talk (1936) , Watch the Birdie (1935) , Calling All Tars (1935) , The Old Grey Mayor (1935) , Double Exposure (1935) ,Paree, Paree (1934) , Going Spanish (1934)