Bob Hope
Lester Townes "Bob" Hope was a British-born American comedian, actor, entertainer and producer with a career that spanned nearly 80 years and achievements in vaudeville, network radio, television, and USO Tours. He appeared in more than 70 short and feature films, starring in 54, including a series of seven Road to ... musical comedy films with Bing Crosby as his partner.
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- 🏆 Presidential Medal of Freedom🏆 Emmy Award🏆 Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award🏆 World Golf Hall of Fame🏆 Actor Awards
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Trending topics shown first"I know I'm in England because this morning, my stomach got up two hours before I did and had a cup of tea! I've had so much tea, I slosh when I walk! You have to drink tea - I've tasted the coffee!"
"In his prime, the young comic walked onto a stage with the confidence of a man who owned it, and by the time he walked off, he did."
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1903
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