Bob Hope
Bob Hope
Leslie Townes "Bob" Hope, KBE, KC*SG, KSS, was an American comedian, vaudevillian, actor, singer, dancer, athlete, and author. With a career spanning nearly 80 years, Hope appeared in over 70 films and shorts, including a series of "Road" movies also starring Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour. In addition to hosting the Academy Awards 19 times, he appeared in many stage productions and television roles and was the author of fourteen books. The song "Thanks for the Memory" is widely regarded...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionComedian
Date of Birth29 May 1903
CityLondon, England
CountryUnited States of America
I have this terrific make-up man. But he's expensive. I have to bring him in from Lourdes.
Lots of travel, away from home.
Happiness is watching the TV at your girlfriend's house during a power failure.
It flies so high, I swear I heard the organs playing.
I've got to watch myself these days. It's too exciting watching anyone else.
My folks were English. They were too poor to be British. I still have a bit of British in me. In fact, my blood type is solid marmalade.
I've always felt England was a great place for a comic to work. It's an island and the audience can't run very far.
I can still chase women, only downhill
Kissing is like drinking tea with a tea strainer, you can never get enough.
Congress may be going home for the holidays soon. How can you beat a Christmas gift like that?
US President Gerald Ford's golf was so bad we thought he was a 'Hitman for the PGA!
Personally, I never drink on Oscar nights, as it interferes with my suffering.
Golf is my profession Show business is just to pay the green fees.
I grew up with six brothers. That's how I learned to dance - waiting for the bathroom.