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 can still chase women, only downhill
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 ruined my hands in the ring. The referee kept stepping on them.
A very, very religious man. Every time I eat a peanut, I feel immortal.
It gave dirty politics a bad name.
If I had that kind of money, I wouldn't come to Vietnam, I'd send for it.
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.
Be happy you guys. Be proud! You know what you are: you're God's frozen people.
Please don't stand up on my account.
I do try to work out a little. I go swimming twice a day. It beats buying golf balls.
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.
I've got to watch myself these days. It's too exciting watching anyone else.
I need money. I have a staff of 30, and four houses, never mind the government, to support.