Leslie Townes Hope

1903 – He was born this year as Leslie Townes Hope in real life. He was born in England.

1907 – His father brought the family to Cleveland, Ohio.

1909 – He impersonated Charlie Chaplin in front of the firehouse in Cleveland.

1934 – He married Dolores Reade, and they remained married until his death.

1936 – He starts working with NBC.

1938 – He made his first feature film, “The Big Broadcast”.

1920 - By virtue of his father's naturalization, 'Bob' -- the name by which the world would later know him -- and his brothers became US citizens.

2003 – He celebrated his 100th Birthday, and then after a few months he died.