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Bob Hope 밥 호프

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Lester Townes "Bob" Hope (né Leslie Townes Hope; May 29, 1903 – July 27, 2003) was a British-born American comedian, actor, entertainer and producer with a career that spanned nearly 80 years and achievements in vaudeville, network radio, television, and USO Tours. He appeared in more than 70 short and feature films, starring in 54, including a series of seven Road to ... musical comedy films with Bing Crosby as his partner. He reached his 100th birthday 59 days before he died in 2003.

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Bob Hope (밥 호프) — verified Korean artist. Agency: RCA Victor.

Details

• Awards: Knight Grand Officer of the Order of St. Gregory the Great, Peabody Awards, National Medal of Arts
• Birth Name: Leslie Townes Hope
• Born: May 29, 1903
• Died: July 27, 2003
• Nationality: British-born American
• Profession: comedian, actor, entertainer and producer
• Career Span: nearly 80 years
• Birth Date: 1903년 5월 29일
• Death Date: 2003년 7월 27일
• Birth Place: 잉글랜드

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