Bob Hope was a renowned comedian born in Eltham, London, England. He was the fifth of seven sons born to Avis Townes, a light opera singer, and William Henry Hope, a stonemason from Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. Hope went on to become one of the most successful and beloved comedians of all time.Bob Hope is a member of Actor
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Net worth
| Going Spanish (1934) | $2,500 |
| The Old Grey Mayor (1935) | $2,500 |
| The Big Broadcast of 1938 (1938) | $20,000 |
| They Got Me Covered (1943) | $100,000 |
| Let's Face It (1943) | $100,000 |
| The Star-Spangled Revue (1950) | $40,000 |
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-Mare, Somerset. His maternal grandmother was Welsh. Hope moved to Bristol before emigrating with his parents to the US in 1908. After some years on the stage as a dancer and comedian, he made his first film appearance in The Big Broadcast of 1938 (1938) singing "Thanks for the Memory," which became his signature tune. In partnership with Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour, he appeared in the highly successful "Road to ..." comedies (1940-1952), and in many others until the early 1970s. During World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars he spent much time entertaining the troops in the field. For these activities and for his continued contributions to the industry he was given a special Academy Award on five occasions.
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