Bessie Hope Wolf (February 18, 1924 – September 7, 2005), known professionally as Hope Garber, was a Canadian-born actress and singer, latterly based in the United States.
Hope Garber | |
|---|---|
| Born | Bessie Hope Wolf February 18, 1924 London, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | September 7, 2005 (aged 81) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Spouse | Joseph Garber |
| Children | 3; including Victor Garber |
Early life edit
Garber was born in London, Ontario, to Louis and Fruma Wolf.
Career edit
Garber was a popular singer with several dance bands during the 1940s. She later performed on many television programs and commercials in Toronto and Los Angeles. She later hosted a television show on CFPL-TV in London, Ontario, At Home with Hope Garber.[1][2]
Personal life edit
After her retirement she developed Alzheimer's disease, of which she died on September 7, 2005, aged 81. She was survived by three children from her marriage to Joseph Garber, including the stage, film, and television actor Victor Garber.[3] She was Jewish.
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Wag the Dog | Albanian Grandmother | |
| 1998 | The Politics of Desire | Townsfolk |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | She Cried Murder | Mrs. Brody | Television film |
| 1991 | The Haunted | Aunt Lily | |
| 1991 | Who's the Boss? | Woman #1 | Episode: "The Road to Washington: Part 2" |
References edit
- ^ "Garber knows city music roots". The London Free Press. Retrieved 12 December 2016.
- ^ "Victor Victorious: Victor Garber on success, family and friends | Forever Young". foreveryoungnews.com. Retrieved 12 December 2016.
- ^ Dietz, Dan (2015-09-03). The Complete Book of 1970s Broadway Musicals. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-1-4422-5166-3.
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