Leslie Townes Hope
| Sign | Gemini |
| Born | May 29, 1903 Eltham, London |
| Died | Jul 27, 2003 Toluca Lake, CA |
| Age | Died at 100 |
| Final Resting PlaceMission San Fernando Rey de Espa?a | |
Bob Hope | |
| Job | Actor, comedian, singer, author, athlete |
| Years active | 1919-1997 |
| Top Roles | Larry Lawrence, Chester Hooton, Ace Lannigan, Himself, Larry Haines |
| Top Genres | Comedy, Musical, Romance, Drama, Adventure, Family |
| Top Topics | Road Movie, Screwball Comedy, Exotic Lands |
| Top Collaborators | Norman Panama (Producer), Norman Z. McLeod (Director), Bing Crosby, William LeBaron (Producer) |
| Shares birthday with | Josef von Sternberg, Iris Adrian, Clifton James see more.. |
Bob Hope Overview:
Legendary actor, Bob Hope, was born Leslie Townes Hope on May 29, 1903 in Eltham, London. Hope died at the age of 100 on Jul 27, 2003 in Toluca Lake, CA and was laid to rest in Mission San Fernando Rey de Espa?a Cemetery in Mission Hills, Los Angeles County, CA.
HONORS and AWARDS:
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He was honored with four stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the categories of Radio, Motion Pictures, Television and Live Performance. Bob Hope's handprints and footprints were 'set in stone' at Grauman's Chinese Theater during imprint ceremony #67 on Feb 5, 1943. In addition, Hope was inducted into the TV Hall of Fame and Radio Hall of Fame and was immortalized on a US postal stamp in 2009. Hope was never nominated for an Academy Award. However he won five Honorary Awards in 1940, 1944, 1952, 1959 and 1965 for unique and distinguished service to our industry and the Academy. .
BlogHub Articles:
The Lemon Drop Kid (1951): and Silver Bells
By 4 Star Film Fan on Dec 24, 2020 From 4 Star Films“Don’t look like you’re handling hot reindeer” – as The Lemon Drop Kid There blows the infamous Lemon Drop Kid a racetrack scrounger feeding the populous phony tips. In another context, he’d be one slimy stooge a la Richard Widmark, but played by ... Read full article
The Unlikely Pairing of Katharine Hepburn and in ‘The Iron Petticoat’
By Virginie Pronovost on Oct 19, 2020 From The Wonderful World of CinemaIt’s funny because, these days, I am constantly reminded of my 2018’s trip to England for various reasons. One of them is that I recently re-watched the comedy The Iron Petticoat (Ralph Thomas, 1956), which I had seen for the first time when I was in Liverpool (so yeah, that journey was ... Read full article
Interview with Jerry Mathers: Working with Hitch, Playing the Beaver, and How Saved His Life
By Rick29 on Feb 11, 2019 From Classic Film & TV CafeYoung Jerry Mathers. Born on June 2, 1948 in Sioux City, Iowa, Jerry Mathers' acting career began at the age of two when he appeared in a Pet Condensed Milk commercial with Ed Wynn on The Colgate Comedy Hour. He graduated to film roles later in the 1950s, acting alongside , Shirley MacLaine... Read full article
The Five Best Films
By Rick29 on Jul 8, 2018 From Classic Film & TV CafeJohn Greco, the classic movie blogger behind the delightful Twenty Four Frames, recently listed his favorite comedies of the 1940s. Not surprisingly, two of 's best efforts made the list. That got the Cafe staff thinking about our favorite movies starring Mr. Hope. So, here goes! Paulette... Read full article
Kino Lorber DVD and Blu-Ray Classic Film Giveaway (August)
By Annmarie Gatti on Jul 30, 2017 From Classic Movie Hub BlogCelebrating this Month with a Special Giveaway! DVD/Blu-Ray Giveaway, Winner?s Choice of 5 Classics This month we celebrate legendary funny man, , with a very special giveaway, courtesy of our friends at Kino Lorber! We are happy to say that we have 10 DVDs/Blu-Ray... Read full article
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Bob Hope Quotes:
Larry Haines: Well I used to, but now I pay cash for everything.
Karen Bentley: Look at me.
Larry Haines: I'm looking.
Karen Bentley: You've got to trust me.
Larry Haines: I'm not through looking yet.
Karen Bentley: You mustn't ask any questions.
Larry Haines: I'm asking. I mean, I'm not asking.
Karen Bentley: My name's Karen Bentley. I can't tell you any more.
Larry Haines: My name's Larry Haines. There's no more to tell.
Karl Danzig: Headquarters, federal building.
Wally Hogan: Yes, Lieutenant.
Karl Danzig: CAPTAIN now, Hogan.
Wally Hogan: Captain?
[aside]
Wally Hogan: Who's his agent?
Harry Turner: Chester, I give you my *solemn* word. *This* time it's not dangerous.
Chester Babcock: Not dangerous?
Harry Turner: No.
Chester Babcock: That's what 'cha said when you shot me out of a cannon, when you dropped me in a tank with an octopus. When you had me wrestle a gorilla. It's not dangerous! I'm not goin'. I'm through. I've had it. So forget it, *Charly*!
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