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William John Hope (June 20, 1900 – August 6, 1962) was an English–American film and television producer.
Jack Hope | |
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 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) |
| Nationality | English-American |
| Occupation(s) | Film and television producer |
| Relatives | Bob Hope (brother) |
Biography
editHope 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
edit- ^ a b "William Jack Hope, Brother And Associate of Comedian". The New York Times. August 7, 1962. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
- ^ Faith, William (April 24, 2009). Bob Hope: A Life In Comedy. Hachette Books. ISBN 978-0786729029 – via Google Books.
