Jack Hope
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| File:Jack Hope Jack Benny Bob Hope 1954.JPG Jack Hope (left) with Jack Benny (middle) and brother Bob (right) in 1954 | |
| Born | William John Hope June 20, 1900 |
| Died | August 6, 1962 (aged 62) |
| Occupations | Film and television producer |
| Relatives | Bob Hope (brother) |
William John Hope (June 20, 1900 – August 6, 1962) was an English–American film and television producer.
Biography
[edit | edit source]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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