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Bob Hope, KBE, KCSG, KSS (born Leslie Townes Hope; May 29, 1903 – July 27, 2003) was a British-born American comedian and actor who appeared in vaudeville, on Broadway, and in radio, television and movies. He was also noted for his work with the US Armed Forces and his numerous USO shows entertaining American military personnel. Throughout his long career, he was honored for his humanitarian work. In 1996, the U.S. Congress honored Bob Hope by declaring him the “first and only honorary veteran of the U.S. armed forces.” Bob Hope appeared in or hosted 199 known USO shows.

• Born: Leslie Townes Hope May 29, 1903 Eltham, London, England
• Died: July 27, 2003 (aged 100) Toluca Lake, Los Angeles, U.S.
• Cause of death: Pneumonia
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor, comedian, author, golfer
• Years active: 1925–2001
• Religion: Roman Catholic
• Spouse: Grace Louise Troxell (m. 1925-1926) Dolores Hope (m. 1928–2003)
• Children: Eleanora(born 1930) Linda(born 1933) William Kelly Francis(born 1934) Grace(born 1936) Maureen(born 1939)

Read more about Bob Hope at Wikipedia or at the Internet Movie Database

• For radio
  6165 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood Blvd, north side, between Gower and Vista Del Mar
• For motion pictures
  6557 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood Blvd, north side, between Hudson and Whitley
• For live theatre
  7001 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood Blvd, north side, between Orange and Sycamore

American Airlines Taking Off From Bob Hope Airport For Good
LAist - News from LA, 2012-01-09 23:59:00
Burbank's Bob Hope Airport is losing a major airline. American Airlines announced today they are ceasing operation in and out of BUR, though the decision does not stem from the financially troubled company's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, but rather just "normal business changes." [ more › ]

Kaye Stevens dies at 79
Variety, 2012-01-01 11:17:07
Music News: Appeared with Rat Pack, with Bob Hope in Vietnam

Vanity Fair's Christopher Hitchens Dies at 62
Hollywood Reporter, 2011-12-16 05:36:50
Kimberly Nordyke UPDATED: The controversial writer and TV pundit took aim at such targets as Mel Gibson, Michael Moore, Bob Hope, Bill Clinton, Mother Teresa and organized religion.read more