Leslie Townes Hope (Noun)
Meaning
United States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (1903-2003).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Leslie Townes Hope was an American comedian born in England who appeared in more than 70 films, including the "Road" series with Bing Crosby.
- Born in Eltham, Kent, Leslie Townes Hope moved to the United States in 1907 and developed an act that included singing, acting, and comedy.
- Starting in vaudeville, Leslie Townes Hope soon made it to movies and television, working with stars such as Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour.
- Leslie Townes Hope also toured extensively for the USO, entertaining troops during World War II and the Vietnam War.
- Leslie Townes Hope was awarded over 2,000 awards and honors for his charity work and entertainment career, including over 50 honorary doctorates.