Bob Hope , KBE , KCSG , KSS , born Leslie Townes Hope ( May 29 , 1903 - July 27 , 2003 ) , was an English-born American comedian , vaudevillian , actor , singer , dancer , author , and athlete who appeared on Broadway , in vaudeville , movies , television , and on the radio .
Leslie Townes Hope ( May 29 , 1903 - July 27 , 2003 ) , better known as Bob Hope , was an American actor , comedian and entertainer .