Bob Hope

Biography

Leslie Townes "Bob" Hope (May 29, 1903 – July 27, 2003) was an American comedian, actor, and entertainer. With a career that spanned nearly 80 years, Hope appeared in more than 70 short and feature films — 54 in which he starred. These included a series of seven Road to... musical comedy films with Bing Crosby as Hope's top-billed partner. In addition to hosting the Academy Awards show 19 times, ... show more

Known For

Acting

Popularity

1.5

Gender

Male

Place of Birth

Eltham, London, England, UK

Birthday

May 29, 1903

Deathday

July 27, 2003

Known for

Mitzi & 100 Guys

Mitzi & 100 Guys

1975
0.0
Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers

Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers

1985
0.0
Bob Hope's Jolly Christmas Show

Bob Hope's Jolly Christmas Show

1988
0.0
The Muppet Movie

The Muppet Movie

1979
7.2
The Princess and the Pirate

The Princess and the Pirate

1944
6.9
Son of Paleface

Son of Paleface

1952
6.3
The Road to Hong Kong

The Road to Hong Kong

1962
5.8
Road to Morocco

Road to Morocco

1942
6.9
Road to Zanzibar

Road to Zanzibar

1941
6.3
Road to Rio

Road to Rio

1947
6.8
The Lemon Drop Kid

The Lemon Drop Kid

1951
6.5
Spies Like Us

Spies Like Us

1985
6.2
The Seven Little Foys

The Seven Little Foys

1955
6.0
Pat Boone and Family: A Thanksgiving Special

Pat Boone and Family: A Thanksgiving Special

1978
0.0
Road to Bali

Road to Bali

1952
6.2
Paris Holiday

Paris Holiday

1958
5.2
The Hollywood Clowns

The Hollywood Clowns

1979
0.0
The Iron Petticoat

The Iron Petticoat

1956
5.8
Road to Singapore

Road to Singapore

1940
6.5
Road to Utopia

Road to Utopia

1946
6.7
The Ghost Breakers

The Ghost Breakers

1940
6.5
The Big Broadcast of 1938

The Big Broadcast of 1938

1938
6.3
Monsieur Beaucaire

Monsieur Beaucaire

1946
5.4
Shop Talk

Shop Talk

1936
0.0
Bob Hope's Christmas Cheer from Saudi Arabia

Bob Hope's Christmas Cheer from Saudi Arabia

1991
0.0
The Dean Martin Christmas Show

The Dean Martin Christmas Show

1968
7.6
Boy, Did I Get a Wrong Number!

Boy, Did I Get a Wrong Number!

1966
5.2
The Facts of Life

The Facts of Life

1960
5.1
I'll Take Sweden

I'll Take Sweden

1965
4.8
Where There's Life

Where There's Life

1947
5.8
Alias Jesse James

Alias Jesse James

1959
5.8
The Paleface

The Paleface

1948
6.0
My Favorite Brunette

My Favorite Brunette

1947
6.6
The Cat and the Canary

The Cat and the Canary

1939
6.9
Legendary Christmas Entertainers

Legendary Christmas Entertainers

2005
0.0
Showbiz Goes to War

Showbiz Goes to War

1982
10.0
Showdown at Ulcer Gulch

Showdown at Ulcer Gulch

1956
5.0
Los Angeles Plays Itself

Los Angeles Plays Itself

2004
7.6
Bachelor in Paradise

Bachelor in Paradise

1961
6.3
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage

Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage

1983
6.5
The Grand Opening of Walt Disney World

The Grand Opening of Walt Disney World

1971
7.0
Fancy Pants

Fancy Pants

1950
5.6
The Oscar

The Oscar

1966
4.8
Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy

Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy

1978
7.7
Sorrowful Jones

Sorrowful Jones

1949
6.1
Casanova's Big Night

Casanova's Big Night

1954
5.8
Critic's Choice

Critic's Choice

1963
5.5
The Great Radio Comedians

The Great Radio Comedians

1971
8.0
Nothing But the Truth

Nothing But the Truth

1941
7.1
My Favorite Blonde

My Favorite Blonde

1942
6.4
Louisiana Purchase

Louisiana Purchase

1941
6.6
Beau James

Beau James

1957
4.5
Is Everybody Listening?

Is Everybody Listening?

1947
5.0
My Favorite Spy

My Favorite Spy

1951
6.0
Bob Hope's Bag Full of Christmas Memories

Bob Hope's Bag Full of Christmas Memories

1993
8.0
Jack Benny's 20th Anniversary TV Special

Jack Benny's 20th Anniversary TV Special

1970
0.0
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell

The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell

1968
6.1
Call Me Bwana

Call Me Bwana

1963
5.2
Caught in the Draft

Caught in the Draft

1941
5.6
Star Spangled Rhythm

Star Spangled Rhythm

1942
6.0
Hollywood: The Dream Factory

Hollywood: The Dream Factory

1972
6.0
How to Commit Marriage

How to Commit Marriage

1969
4.8
Off Limits

Off Limits

1952
5.6
They Got Me Covered

They Got Me Covered

1943
5.9
Cancel My Reservation

Cancel My Reservation

1972
5.3
A Global Affair

A Global Affair

1964
4.5
Bob Hope's Love Affair with Lucy

Bob Hope's Love Affair with Lucy

1989
0.0
Never Say Die

Never Say Die

1939
6.8
Variety Girl

Variety Girl

1947
6.1
Here Come the Girls

Here Come the Girls

1953
4.1
College Swing

College Swing

1938
6.8
Roberta

Roberta

1969
5.0
Going Spanish

Going Spanish

1934
5.8
The Great Lover

The Great Lover

1949
6.8
Give Me a Sailor

Give Me a Sailor

1938
5.8
Some Like It Hot

Some Like It Hot

1939
7.2
That Certain Feeling

That Certain Feeling

1956
5.3
Ann-Margret: When You're Smiling

Ann-Margret: When You're Smiling

1973
0.0
Bob Hope: Laughing With the Presidents

Bob Hope: Laughing With the Presidents

1996
7.5
Double Exposure

Double Exposure

1935
7.0
Let's Face It

Let's Face It

1943
4.5
Thanks for the Memory

Thanks for the Memory

1938
5.6
Road to Home

Road to Home

1945
5.0
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 4

Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 4

1942
0.0
Watch the Birdie

Watch the Birdie

1935
5.5
Kids' TV: The Surprising Story

Kids' TV: The Surprising Story

2022
0.0
Howard

Howard

2018
6.8
Some of Manie's Friends

Some of Manie's Friends

1959
0.0
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration

Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration

1988
0.0
Hearts and Minds

Hearts and Minds

1974
7.6
Bob Hope's Comedy Christmas Special

Bob Hope's Comedy Christmas Special

1976
0.0
Biography: Bob Hope: America's Entertainer

Biography: Bob Hope: America's Entertainer

2003
0.0
Paree, Paree

Paree, Paree

1934
4.8
The George Burns (Early) Early, Early Christmas Special

The George Burns (Early) Early, Early Christmas Special

1981
0.0
Rat Pack

Rat Pack

2022
9.0
You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story

You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story

1990
0.0
Bob Hope: Entertaining the Troops

Bob Hope: Entertaining the Troops

2016
0.0
Edith Head: The Paramount Years

Edith Head: The Paramount Years

2002
7.5
CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years

CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years

1976
7.3
Calling All Tars

Calling All Tars

1936
0.0
The Bob Hope Christmas Special: Around the World with the USO

The Bob Hope Christmas Special: Around the World with the USO

1968
8.0
The Best of Carson, Volume 1

The Best of Carson, Volume 1

2006
10.0
Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration

Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration

1990
8.8
Bob Hope: The Road to Laughter

Bob Hope: The Road to Laughter

2003
0.0
Bob Hope and the Road to Success

Bob Hope and the Road to Success

2002
0.0
The Jack Benny Hour

The Jack Benny Hour

1965
0.0
Entertaining the Troops: Bob Hope & the USO

Entertaining the Troops: Bob Hope & the USO

2002
0.0
It's Ho-Ho Hope's Jolly Christmas Hour

It's Ho-Ho Hope's Jolly Christmas Hour

1984
0.0
TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines

TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines

1986
0.0
Boulevard! A Hollywood Story

Boulevard! A Hollywood Story

2021
6.2
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood

Hedda Hopper's Hollywood

1960
6.0
Christmas in Hollywood

Christmas in Hollywood

2003
0.0
Television: The First Fifty Years

Television: The First Fifty Years

1999
0.0
Derby Fever USA

Derby Fever USA

1979
0.0
Eight on the Lam

Eight on the Lam

1967
4.9
Not With My Wife, You Don't!

Not With My Wife, You Don't!

1966
5.5
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special

Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special

1986
9.0
Strictly G.I.

Strictly G.I.

1943
6.0
A Welcome to Britain

A Welcome to Britain

1943
7.0
Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer

Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer

2006
5.0
Miss Piggy's Hollywood

Miss Piggy's Hollywood

1989
0.0
Raquel!

Raquel!

1970
10.0
Scared Stiff

Scared Stiff

1953
6.4
The Greatest Show on Earth

The Greatest Show on Earth

1952
6.3
Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas

Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas

2008
0.0
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney

NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney

1978
0.0
George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business

George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business

1983
8.0
Rowan & Martin at the Movies

Rowan & Martin at the Movies

1968
2.0
Dalí & Disney: A Date with Destino

Dalí & Disney: A Date with Destino

2010
8.5
That's Entertainment! III

That's Entertainment! III

1994
7.0
Hollywood Victory Caravan

Hollywood Victory Caravan

1945
5.2
Bing Crosby: The Television Specials Volume 2 – The Christmas Specials

Bing Crosby: The Television Specials Volume 2 – The Christmas Specials

2010
0.0
Hollywood Musicals of the 40's

Hollywood Musicals of the 40's

2000
0.0
Joys

Joys

1976
4.0
The Bing Crosby Show

The Bing Crosby Show

1961
2.0
Lucy Moves to NBC

Lucy Moves to NBC

1980
1.0
This Is Bob Hope...

This Is Bob Hope...

2017
8.0
That Little Monster

That Little Monster

1994
3.4
The Lucille Ball Comedy Hour

The Lucille Ball Comedy Hour

1964
7.5
Show-Business at War

Show-Business at War

1943
7.0
Judy Garland: By Myself

Judy Garland: By Myself

2004
7.5
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards

Cavalcade of the Academy Awards

1940
6.5
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

1975
6.1
The All-Star Bond Rally

The All-Star Bond Rally

1945
5.0
Bob's Busy Day

Bob's Busy Day

1942
5.0
Swing Out, Sweet Land

Swing Out, Sweet Land

1970
6.0
Combat America

Combat America

1943
5.4
You Can Change The World

You Can Change The World

1950
5.8
The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind

The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind

1988
8.0
Memo for Joe

Memo for Joe

1944
0.0
The Old Grey Mayor

The Old Grey Mayor

1935
6.0
A Masterpiece of Murder

A Masterpiece of Murder

1986
0.0
Leif

Leif

1979
0.0
Lucy's Really Lost Moments

Lucy's Really Lost Moments

1956
6.5
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC

Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC

1988
6.0
Happy Birthday, Bob!

Happy Birthday, Bob!

1983
6.0
Story of G.I. Joe

Story of G.I. Joe

1945
6.4
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year

1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year

2009
7.5
The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender

The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender

1997
4.9
Bing Crosby: Rediscovered

Bing Crosby: Rediscovered

2014
7.0
A Century of Cinema

A Century of Cinema

1994
8.0
The Sound of Laughter

The Sound of Laughter

1963
2.0
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Making of a Movie Classic

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Making of a Movie Classic

1990
8.3
Behind The Music: The Day The Music Died

Behind The Music: The Day The Music Died

1999
0.0
Today: While You Were Away (1964-1973 Retrospective)

Today: While You Were Away (1964-1973 Retrospective)

1973
0.0
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1

The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1

2001
0.0
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2

The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2

2001
0.0
Screen Actors

Screen Actors

1950
6.0
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

1998
5.0
Playing Fields Association: Cricket

Playing Fields Association: Cricket

1955
0.0
Liberation

Liberation

1994
8.0
Let Poland Be Poland

Let Poland Be Poland

1982
0.0
The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special

The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special

1977
6.0
Bob Hope's USO Christmas in Beirut

Bob Hope's USO Christmas in Beirut

1984
9.0
Bob Hope on the Road to China

Bob Hope on the Road to China

1979
0.0
A Tribute to Dr. Shock

A Tribute to Dr. Shock

1980
10.0
The Bob Hope Christmas Special

The Bob Hope Christmas Special

1971
0.0
Bob Hope: The Vietnam Years 1964-1972

Bob Hope: The Vietnam Years 1964-1972

...
0.0
Bob Hope's Super Bowl Party!

Bob Hope's Super Bowl Party!

1989
0.0
Festival at Ford's

Festival at Ford's

1971
0.0
Honor America Day

Honor America Day

1970
0.0
Ann-Margret: Rhinestone Cowgirl

Ann-Margret: Rhinestone Cowgirl

1977
0.0
Bob Hope's Bicentennial Star Spangled Spectacular

Bob Hope's Bicentennial Star Spangled Spectacular

1996
0.0
Women I Love: Beautiful But Funny

Women I Love: Beautiful But Funny

1982
0.0
The 1974 Annual Las Vegas Entertainment Awards

The 1974 Annual Las Vegas Entertainment Awards

1974
0.0
The Bob Hope Mardi Gras Special

The Bob Hope Mardi Gras Special

1973
0.0
Forrest Gump

Forrest Gump

1994
8.5
Texaco Presents: A Quarter Century of Bob Hope on Television

Texaco Presents: A Quarter Century of Bob Hope on Television

1975
0.0
Shanks for the Memory

Shanks for the Memory

1994
0.0
Bob Hope Christmas Show

Bob Hope Christmas Show

1965
0.0
The Bob Hope Chevy Show

The Bob Hope Chevy Show

1956
0.0
Murder at N.B.C.

Murder at N.B.C.

1966
0.0
A Bob Hope Comedy Special

A Bob Hope Comedy Special

1963
0.0
Bob Hope Comedy Special

Bob Hope Comedy Special

1967
0.0
Buñuel in Hollywood

Buñuel in Hollywood

2000
7.0
Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood

Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood

1987
5.7
Mickey's 50

Mickey's 50

1978
0.0
Hidden Hollywood II: More Treasures from the 20th Century Fox Vaults

Hidden Hollywood II: More Treasures from the 20th Century Fox Vaults

1999
0.0
Stars and Stripes: Hollywood and World War II

Stars and Stripes: Hollywood and World War II

1991
0.0
Pioneers of Primetime

Pioneers of Primetime

2005
0.0
The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team

The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team

1984
0.0
The Best of Johnny Carson

The Best of Johnny Carson

2010
0.0
Sally

Sally

2025
8.1
The All-Star Christmas Show

The All-Star Christmas Show

1958
6.0
Project XX: The Story of Will Rogers

Project XX: The Story of Will Rogers

1961
0.0
Dors: The Other Diana

Dors: The Other Diana

1990
0.0
Just a Song and Dance

Just a Song and Dance

1987
0.0
Carnival Nights

Carnival Nights

1968
0.0
Don't Hook Now

Don't Hook Now

1943
0.0
Radio Star - Die AFN-Story

Radio Star - Die AFN-Story

1995
0.0
James Bond: The First 21 Years

James Bond: The First 21 Years

1983
5.0
All Star Party for Clint Eastwood

All Star Party for Clint Eastwood

1986
6.0
Classic Comedy Teams

Classic Comedy Teams

1986
0.0
A Love Letter to Jack Benny

A Love Letter to Jack Benny

1981
0.0
The Shirley MacLaine Special: Where Do We Go from Here?

The Shirley MacLaine Special: Where Do We Go from Here?

1977
6.0
Bob Hope's Four-Star Christmas Fiesta from San Antonio

Bob Hope's Four-Star Christmas Fiesta from San Antonio

1992
0.0
The Simpsons

The Simpsons

1989
8.0
The Colgate Comedy Hour

The Colgate Comedy Hour

1950
6.8
The Lucy Show

The Lucy Show

1962
7.0
Highway to Heaven

Highway to Heaven

1984
7.4
The Merv Griffin Show

The Merv Griffin Show

1962
6.2
I Love Lucy

I Love Lucy

1951
7.9
Donny & Marie

Donny & Marie

1976
6.7
Get Smart

Get Smart

1965
7.9
The Muppet Show

The Muppet Show

1976
8.0
Late Night with David Letterman

Late Night with David Letterman

1982
5.9
The Hollywood Palace

The Hollywood Palace

1964
4.5
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

1968
6.6
The Johnny Cash Show

The Johnny Cash Show

1969
6.5
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

1969
5.8
Kraft Music Hall

Kraft Music Hall

1958
4.7
The Thin Man

The Thin Man

1957
7.5
Frank Sinatra Show

Frank Sinatra Show

1957
0.0
The DuPont Show of the Week

The DuPont Show of the Week

1961
6.0
The Steve Allen Show

The Steve Allen Show

1956
5.6
Pebble Mill

Pebble Mill

1991
3.1
The Barbara McNair Show

The Barbara McNair Show

1969
0.0
The Oscars

The Oscars

1953
7.0
Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters

Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters

1980
5.0
The Kennedy Center Honors

The Kennedy Center Honors

1978
7.4
The Captain and Tennille

The Captain and Tennille

1976
5.5
The Chevy Show

The Chevy Show

1955
0.0
The Dick Clark Show

The Dick Clark Show

1958
5.5
O.J.: Made in America

O.J.: Made in America

2016
8.1
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

1963
5.7
The Jack Benny Program

The Jack Benny Program

1950
7.8
The Bob Hope Show

The Bob Hope Show

1950
7.0
Startime

Startime

1959
6.0
Dinah!

Dinah!

1974
6.7
The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show

1961
5.4
The Carol Burnett Show

The Carol Burnett Show

1967
7.7
The Carol Burnett Show

The Carol Burnett Show

1967
7.7
The Pruitts of Southampton

The Pruitts of Southampton

1966
5.3
The Jack Benny Program

The Jack Benny Program

1950
7.8
Tonight Starring Jack Paar

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

1957
7.0
The Red Skelton Show

The Red Skelton Show

1951
7.4
The Colgate Comedy Hour

The Colgate Comedy Hour

1950
6.8
The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show

1961
5.4
The Ed Sullivan Show

The Ed Sullivan Show

1948
6.8
Lux Video Theatre

Lux Video Theatre

1950
6.3
Lux Video Theatre

Lux Video Theatre

1950
6.3
The Golden Girls

The Golden Girls

1985
7.6
V.I.P. Schaukel

V.I.P. Schaukel

1971
7.5
Midi trente

Midi trente

1972
6.0
The Jack Benny Program

The Jack Benny Program

1950
7.8
What's My Line?

What's My Line?

1950
6.9
Cinépanorama

Cinépanorama

1956
8.0
The Dick Cavett Show

The Dick Cavett Show

1968
6.8
Tony Awards

Tony Awards

1956
5.9
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962
7.5
The Wonderful World of Disney

The Wonderful World of Disney

1954
7.8
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

1973
5.4
Screen Director's Playhouse

Screen Director's Playhouse

1955
6.5
The Jim Henson Hour

The Jim Henson Hour

1989
8.8
Treffpunkte

Treffpunkte

1970
0.0
Great Performances

Great Performances

1971
5.8
Project XX

Project XX

1954
6.0
Golden Globe Awards

Golden Globe Awards

1944
7.2

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