Bob Hope was an American comedian, actor, and singer with a career spanning almost eight decades. In film, he is best known for his appearances in the seven-film comedy series Road to … from 1940 to 1962. He is also forever attached to the song "Thanks for the Memory" from the 1938 film The Big Broadcast of 1938, in which he also starred in.
Hope was also known for his performances in shows organized by the United Service Organizations (USO) for the American military, making a total of 57 tours in his lifetime. For his numerous involvements with USO, he was named an honorary veteran of the United States Armed Forces in 1997.
Aside from being given five honorary awards between 1940 to 1965 by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Hope was also notable for hosting the event 14 times, which is more than any other host.
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A bank is a place that will lend you money if you can prove that you don't need it.Bob Hope
A James Cagney love scene is one where he lets the other guy live.Bob Hope
A sense of humor is good for you. Have you ever heard of a laughing hyena with heart burn?Bob Hope
I don't feel old. I don't feel anything till noon. That's when it's time for my nap.Bob Hope
I have too much money invested in sweaters.Bob Hope
I love to go to Washington - if only to be near my money.Bob Hope
If I have to lay an egg for my country, I'll do it.Bob Hope
If you haven't got any charity in your heart, you have the worst kind of heart trouble.Bob Hope
If you watch a game, it's fun. If you play it, it's recreation. If you work at it, it's golf.Bob Hope
Middle age is when your age starts to show around your middle.Bob Hope
People who throw kisses are hopelessly lazy.Bob Hope
The trees in Siberia are miles apart, that is why the dogs are so fast.Bob Hope
When we recall the past, we usually find that it is the simplest things - not the great occasions - that in retrospect give off the greatest glow of happiness.Bob Hope
You know you're getting old when the candles cost more than the cake.Bob Hope
Bob Hope was a famous English-American comedian and actor, who was born on May 29, 1903. As a person born on this date, Bob Hope is listed in our database as the 7th most popular celebrity for the day (May 29) and the 4th most popular for the year (1903).
People born on May 29 fall under the Zodiac sign of Gemini, the Twins. Bob Hope is the 239th most popular Gemini.
Aside from information specific to Bob Hope's birthday, Bob Hope is the 9th most famous English-American.
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