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Jack Hope

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Jack Hope
Jack Hope (left) with Jack Benny (middle) and brother Bob (right) in 1954
Born
William John Hope

(1900-06-20)June 20, 1900
DiedAugust 6, 1962(1962-08-06) (aged 62)
NationalityEnglish-American
Occupation(s)Film and television producer
RelativesBob Hope (brother)

William John Hope (June 20, 1900 – August 6, 1962) was an English–American film and television producer.

Biography

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Hope was born in Eltham, Kent (now part of London), England, he was the fourth of seven sons. His English father, William Henry Hope, was a stonemason from Weston-super-Mare, Somerset and his Welsh mother, Avis Townes, was a light opera singer but later had to find work as a charwoman. He and his family emigrated to Cleveland, Ohio in 1908. His younger brother was actor-entertainer-comedian Bob Hope.[1]

Hope was a producer for movies and television shows including Alias Jesse James in 1959 and Celebrity Golf in 1960.

Hope died from complications from surgery on August 6, 1962, aged 62.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "William Jack Hope, Brother And Associate of Comedian". The New York Times. August 7, 1962. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
  2. ^ Faith, William (April 24, 2009). Bob Hope: A Life In Comedy. Hachette Books. ISBN 978-0786729029 – via Google Books.
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