Bob
1903-2003
We celebrated the 100th birthday of one of the world's
most recognized and beloved entertainers on May 29th, 2003.
On July 27th, Bob Hope passed away, just two months after his 100th birthday
Bob Hope is best known as a comedian, and as the
guy who's always ready to fly off and entertain the troops.
But Bob also had a long career as a comic movie actor, from 1934 to 1994.
He appeared in over 80 films and TV series (including cameos)
W hile he has joked about never winning an Oscar
(especially while emceeing the Academy Awards shows),
he has actually won four honorary Oscars, plus the
Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. (In addition to more than 2,000 medals,
awards, citations, and honorary doctorates he's received -- a Guinness world
record!)
He was even Knighted by Queen Elizabeth.