May 29, 1903 – July 27, 2003
One of the most recognizable and popular entertainers of the 20th Century, Leslie Townes “Bob” Hope literally did it all. Born in England, Hope’s family immigrated to the United States when he was four years old. As a young man, he had a wide range of interests, including boxing and dance. While he dabbled in a career in the former, it was the latter – along with comedy – that really took hold.
Finding gigs with his partner, George Byrne, led to solo stints in Vaudeville and, eventually, on Broadway. He started going by “Bob”, moved to radio. Radio led to television. Television led to movies. Movies led to the world.
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