Bob Hope

After dropping out of high school, had a brief career as a boxer, fighting under the name Packy East. Never won an acting Oscar, but received five honorary Oscars and hosted or co-hosted the Academy Awards 18 times. Received more than 50 honorary doctorates. Cited in the Guinness Book of World Records as "the most honored entertainer in history," having earned more than 2,000 awards during his lifetime. Didn't serve in the military but, in 1997, became the first American civilian to be named… Show more by Congress as an "honorary veteran of the United States Armed Forces." Co-authored 10 books. To commemorate his 100th birthday, the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street in Los Angeles was named Bob Hope Square. Has four stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, honoring his contributions to film, radio, TV and live entertainment. ~ Rovi

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