Lester Townes " Bob " Hope (né Leslie Townes Hope; May 29, 1903 – July 27, 2003) was a British-born American comedian, actor, entertainer and producer with a career that spanned nearly 80 years and …

Comedian Bob Hope was born Leslie Townes Hope in Eltham, London, England, the fifth of seven sons of Avis (Townes), light opera singer, and William Henry Hope, a stonemason from Weston-super …

Jan 7, 2026 · Bob Hope, British-born American entertainer and comic actor known for his rapid-fire delivery of jokes and one-liners and for his success in virtually all entertainment media. He was also …

Hope got his first chance to work as a solo act at the Stratford Theatre in Chicago, Illinois, in 1928. He changed his name to Bob because he felt that would be "chummier" and would look better on a …

For a man who played third billing to Siamese twins and trained seals, Bob Hope became the most recognized profile and talent in the world. And, in the entire history of show business, no individual …

Two years to the day Hope died, family members and friends attended a dedication of the Bob Hope Memorial Garden at the San Fernando Mission in Mission Hills, California, created as an inspirational …

Lester Townes " Bob " Hope (né Leslie Townes Hope; May 29, 1903 – July 27, 2003) was a British-born American comedian, actor, entertainer and producer with a career that spanned nearly 80 years and …

Jul 27, 2003 · How Bob Hope transformed monologue misfires Bob Hope was known for his off-the-cuff comedic style and quick wit.

Bob Hope's stature as a vaudeville headliner and comic master of ceremonies enabled him to make a transition from vaudeville to musical comedy. In the 1930s Hope starred in revues and musical …

Jul 29, 2003 · Mr. Hope started coming here regularly as a participant, with other Hollywood stars, in War Bond rallies held downtown during World War II. In 1943, he headlined a patriotic event for the …