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Hope Emerson (October 29, 1897 – April 24, 1960;) was an American actress, vaudevillian, nightclub performer, and strongwoman. An imposing person physically, she weighed between 190 and 230 pounds (86 and 104 kilograms) and stood 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm) tall in her prime.
Hope Emerson. Actress: Caged. Although there may have been "bigger" actresses in Hollywood's history, there were few larger than Hope Emerson. She notably appeared as a witness for the defense in "Adam's Rib".
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- Hawarden, Iowa, USA
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- Hollywood, California, USA
Oct 28, 2022 · Here are 10 things you should know about Hope Emerson, born on October 29, 1897. An imposing figure at 6'2" and 190 pounds, she enjoyed success in vaudeville, burlesque, on Broadway and in ...
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Hope Emerson. Actress: Caged. Although there may have been "bigger" actresses in Hollywood's history, there were few larger than Hope Emerson. She notably appeared as a witness for the defense in "Adam's Rib".
- October 29, 1897
- April 24, 1960
HOLLYWOOD (UPI - Hope Emerson, character actress on the “Peter Gunn” and Dennis O'Keefe television shows and "hot" piano player in supper club acts, died Sunday night of a liver ailment. She was 62. The hefty performer had been in failing health recently but entered Presbyterian Hospital only Friday. There were no close survivors.
Hope Emerson was a versatile and unforgettable actress who starred in noir, comedy, Westerns and TV. Learn about her life, career and roles, from Cry of the City to Caged, from Adam's Rib to The Guns of Fort Petticoat.
Apr 8, 2019 · Learn about the life and career of Hope Emerson, a native of Hawarden, Iowa, who became a famous actress in movies and TV shows. She was known for her size, voice, and roles in Caged, Adam's Rib, and Westward the Woman.
