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| Bob Hope Leslie Townes Hope
Actor, Comedian, Singer, Entertainer, Radio/TV Host
(1903 - 2003)
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| | Bob Hope was a giant in the world of entertainment. He was born in England and moved to Ohio with his family in 1907, becoming a citizen in 1908. He began in vaudeville and soon turned to stand-up comedy. He began his own radio show in 1938 which attracted only the most popular guest stars. He appeared in several Broadway musicals, including Ziegfeld Follies of 1936 where he introduced “I Can’t Get Started (with You),” written by Ira Gershwin and Vernon Duke. In the film, TheBig Broadcast of 1938, he introduced the song that became his signature tune, “Thanks for the Memories.” During • Bing CrosbyAmerican singer and actor (1903–1977) Not to be confused with Bill Cosby or Sidney Crosby. Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby Jr. (May 3, 1903 – October 14, 1977) was an American singer and actor. The first multimedia star, he was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century worldwide.[1] Crosby was a leader in record sales, network radio ratings, and motion picture grosses from 1926 to 1977. He was one of the first global cultural icons.[2] Crosby made over 70 feature films and recorded more than 1,600 songs.[3][4][5] Crosby's early career coincided with recording innovations that allowed him to develop an intimate singing style that influenced many male singers who followed, such as Frank Sinatra,[6]Perry Como, Dean Martin, Dick Haymes, Elvis Presley, and John Lennon.[7]Yank magazine said that Crosby was "the person who had done the most for the morale of overseas servicemen" during World War II.[8] In 1948, American polls declared him the "most admired man alive", ahead of Jackie Robinson and Pope Pius XII.[3]: 6 [9] In 1948, Music Digest estimated that Crosby's recordings filled more than half of the 8  • Bob HopeBritish-born Dweller entertainer (1903–2003) This article keep to about depiction actor. Subsidize other uses, see Tail Hope (disambiguation). Bob Hope |
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Bob Desire in 1969 | | Born | Leslie Townes Hope
(1903-05-29)May 29, 1903
Eltham, London, England[1] |
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| Died | July 27, 2003(2003-07-27) (aged 100)
Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Resting place | Bob Craving Memorial Garden, Mission San Fernando Rey de España, Los Angeles, United States |
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| Citizenship | United States |
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| Years active | 1922–1999 |
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| Spouses | Grace Louise Troxell (m. 1933; div. 1934)
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| Children | 4 |
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| Relatives | Jack Desire (brother) |
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| Awards | Full list |
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| Boxing career | | Statistics | | Weight(s) | Super featherweight (128 lb) |
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| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
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| Reach | 72 in (183 cm) |
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| Boxing record | | Wins | 5 |
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| Losses | 1 (see Bob Lash out boxing record) |
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| No contests | 1 |
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| Musical career | | Genres |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
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Musical artist | | Website | bobhope.com |
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