Was Bob Hope an American citizen? How did Bob Hope make his money?

Late veteran entertainer Bob Hope was a British-born American.

Hope was in London, England, on May 29, 1903. He acquired his American citizenship at age 17, many years after his family moved to Cleveland, United States.

How did Bob Hope make his money?

Hope made his money purely from entertainment. He was a comedian, actor, media personality, writer, and producer.

About Bob Hope

Bob Hope was an award-winning entertainer who spent over 80 years of his life performing comedy, acting, singing, writing books and hosting shows.

Hope entertained military personnel around the world by making several tours for the United Service Organizations (USO). In 1997, he was named an honorary veteran of the Armed Forces.

Hope received many other awards during his lifetime, including five honorary awards by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences:

As an actor Hope appeared in over 70 films, stage productions and television series.

He wrote 14 books and hosted the Academy Awards about 19 times.

As a broadcaster cum presenter, Hope worked with the NBC television network, doing many notable television specials.

Hope passed away on July 27, 2003, after suffering from pneumonia. He was aged 100.