Jack Hope

Jack Hope
Hope with Jack Benny and brother Bob in 1954.
Born William John Hope
June 20, 1900
Eltham, Kent, England, UK
Died August 6, 1962 (aged 62)
Los Angeles, California, US
Nationality English-American
Occupation Film and television producer
Known for Brother of Bob Hope

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

Biography

Jack was born William John Hope in Eltham, Kent (now part of London), England, Jack 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 moved to Cleveland, Ohio in 1908.

Jack's younger brother was actor-comedian Bob Hope.

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

Death

Hope died from complications of surgery on August 6, 1962, aged 62.

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