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Bob Hope Impersonator - Bill Johnson
- Las Vegas, NV
- Bob Hope Impersonator
- Travels nationwide
- Let's talk about your event!
Overview
This experienced comedian and Master of Ceremonies will energize your event as a unique, interactive Host, or simply tell jokes in a variety format. Bill Johnson has entertained audiences in many locales for the actual USO (including the Bob Hope USO), as well as, military groups, festivals, conventions, and corporations. If you are presenting a "USO Style Show," a tribute to WWII Veterans, or your theme is to give some Vietnam Veterans a "Welcome Home" salute, you have found a fresh and funny entertainer. Bill can also assist you in presenting your own variety themed show. Care to chat before making a decision? Give Bill a call to discuss your show's entertainment needs.
18 Reviews
Bill Johnson as Bob Hope was the main entertainer in a show which included, Marilyn Monroe, Ann Margaret, Phyllis Diller and The Andrew Sisters. This show was a complete sellout and was attended by alot of Veterans who had seen Bob Hope in Vietnam including myself. This show brought back good memories , you see when Bob Hope came to Vietnam he brought laughter, a little bit of home but more importantly he brought beautiful women !!! Bill did just that in Langhorne, PA. The feedback has been nothing but positive, One Veteran even said it was the first time since he came home from Vietnam in 1968 that he felt welcomed home and proud of his service. If your looking for a Bob Hope impersonator, look no more, Bill Johnson is your man. He puts on a great show is very professional , you will not be disappointed.
Impersonator, Look-Alike, Patriotic Entertainment, Variety Show, Bob Hope Impersonator
I first contacted Bill Johnson about serving as the Master of Ceremonies for this USO type event in September 2015. Since that time, he was an active participant in program content, design and casting...all of which paid huge dividends in the successful execution of two well attended performances of a highly entertaining and much appreciated event. A true professional with whom it is a pleasure to work.
1940s Era Entertainment, 1950s Era Entertainment, Comedian, Emcee, Impersonator, Look-Alike, Sound-Alike, Stand-Up Comedian, Bob Hope Impersonator
Bill Johnson truly nailed Bob Hope in so many ways. Between the belly laughs, groans, and double takes, he laced his performance with a couple heart wrenching moments in his USO Christmas base hopping style performance. Moments of patriotism remembering those who gave their all. Humble and gentle, Bill epitomized the spirit of Bob Hope not to mention nailing his looks, gestures and tone. Our CCK Air Base Taiwan reunion ended on a very high note with Bills performance. He was amazing!!
If you are an military focused group (American Legion, USO, VFW, DAV, VA) retirement communities or any patriotic organization Bill Johnson can and will bring excitement and joy to your event as he kindles memories and thoughts of special time on our country.
Bob Hope Impersonator
Having Bill Johnson as MC for our USO tribute was indeed just what we needed. Our 2015 Les Brown Big Band Festival saluted the 60th anniversary of the first time the Band of Renown accompanied Bob Hope on a USO tour. As MC of our USO show, Bill kept the show going by entertaining the troops (audience) while the next band set up behind the stage curtains. After 5 hours of festival, it was easy to believe that our MC was Bob Hope. He is a joy to work with and would be a boost to anyone's program.
Emcee, Variety Show, Bob Hope Impersonator
Bill Johnson was great, entertaining a fun evening for all!!!
Bob Hope Impersonator
Response from Bob Hope Impersonator - Bill Johnson:
Thank you so much Shirley! I had an incredible time performing for the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association. What an awesome group!
Bill,
Veterans Homecare Solutions clients and staff are beyond thankful for your classy and sincere tribute act that you performed for us on May 24th for our first annual Memorial Tribute Show in Pineville, LA. In fact, we believe Bob Hope himself would be proud to know his name is being held with such dignity and honor. Thank you so much for coming out on such short notice and we look forward to working with you again in the near future.
"If you haven’t any charity in your heart, you have the worst kind of heart trouble." – Bob Hope
Bob Hope Impersonator
Response from Bob Hope Impersonator - Bill Johnson:
Thank you so much Diana. In my humble opinion, everyone at Veterans Homecare Solutions are rockstars in my book! Blessings to you all for your service helping our Veterans.I would be thrilled to perform with you good folks of Pineville anytime!
Best regards,
Bill
Talk about a Classy line up of Professional Tribute Artists'. Bill Johnson as Bob Hope, Kristy Casey as Marilyn Monroe and Levi Silver as Elvis Presley.
Here goes the play by play of this performance best as I could remember.
Bill Johnson as Bob Hope opened the show with his classic one liners. Bill Johnson really captures not only the image but the timing of his jokes & respected comedy of Bob Hope. The same goes for Kristy Casey as Marilyn Monroe. Not only did Kristy Casey sing exactly like Monroe, she sang to not only one contest winner but two. Kristy's sexy Marilyn style made one of them blush. Kristy Casey, had everything down perfect, the Marilyn speaking voice, her singing style and even her sexy walk. Next up was Levi Silver as Elvis right out of the Army. Levi had the crowd really going. He got everyone involved. His Elvis voice was amazing! He looked just like Elvis, sex appeal, charm and all. While singing to a woman she couldn't help herself from kissing and hugging him. Then Bill, Kristy & Levi, did a very funny skit, that ended with all 3 of them singing a song together. This trio should go on tour with this act is what I kept thinking. After some awards were giving out
The 2nd set started off with some announcements from the sponsor of the event VHS, then Bill Johnson & Kristy Casey did a skit together. I felt like I was watching a 1960's TV Special. Then Kristy Casey did another set of Marilyn Monroe songs, this time in the classic Red Dress I think Marilyn wore during, "Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend" video. The closing performance was, The very talented, Levi Silver in the classic Elvis American Eagle jumpsuit. Sounding exactly like Elvis and looking very sexy & stunning in the jumpsuit dedicating the last 2 songs to the Fallen Soldiers and Veterans he lead us in a moment of silence then started singing, Dixie Land, This was a very moving moment, Levi mentioned to me after the show, how his dad was a War Hero and how this show meant a lot to him. Finally, Bill Johnson, Kristy Casey and Levi Silver entered the stage one last time while Bill Johnson was singing, it was a beautiful ending to a very enjoyable & sincere tribute to the United States of America, soldiers. Thank You, Bill Johnson, Kristy Casey and Levi Silver for kicking off this Memorial Day weekend on a positive and very sincere note.To whoever put this event together please make it an annual thing. Thank you
Bob Hope Impersonator, 1930s Era Entertainment, 1940s Era Entertainment, 1950s Era Entertainment, Comedian, Comedy Show, Corporate Comedian, Emcee, Impersonator, Look-Alike, Sound-Alike, Stand-Up Comedian, Tribute Artist
Response from Bob Hope Impersonator - Bill Johnson:
Thanks for your review Meagan! I had a wonderful time doing the show in Pineville. The producer of the show was a group called Veterans Homecare Solutions. They are really nice folks doing very good things for Veterans in the Alexandria/Pineville area. Hopefully, there will be more shows with this line up in the future!
Best regards,
Bill
Bill, I felt like I was watching him one more time. You brought out the humor and the goodness in one of America's most beloved characters. So proud to work with you, and looking forward to the next time.
Bob Hope Impersonator, 1940s Era Entertainment, Comedy Show
Response from Bob Hope Impersonator - Bill Johnson:
Thanks Bob! The show you produced in Virginia Beach was absolutely "Spec-TAP-ular!" Here's to many more shows with you, and the all the good folks at US Tours/TAP!
Bless, Bill
Bill Johnson was great to work with. He did a great job of helping us serve the Veterans of Chaves County and surrounding areas.
Bob Hope Impersonator
Response from Bob Hope Impersonator - Bill Johnson:
Thanks a million for the kind affirmation Brianna. I will always cherish the time spent at COTM Roswell with Pastor Troy, the talented cast of our show, and all of the Veterans of Chaves County. What an awesome night!
We were so delighted and impressed with Bill--he was not only a joy work with, professional and courteous, but he is also the best out there!! He was simply amazing and we keep getting compliments about his performance at our Ball. We'll definitely be bringing him back next year!
Bob Hope Impersonator, 1940s Era Entertainment, Comedian, Emcee, Impersonator, Look-Alike, Tribute Artist
Response from Bob Hope Impersonator - Bill Johnson:
Thanks a million for your kind words Khyentse! It was a thrill and an honor for me to be part of your magical evening. Plus, it is always a joy to perform in tribute to Veterans. I have to say, with an audience of over 2500, it was just like entertaining the "troops!"
As "Bob" would say, "thanks for the memory!"
Best regards, Bill
"Bob" was a big hit in our "Welcome Home: A Tribute to the Veterans of Vietnam" program. Within a very few minutes the crowd of 600 people were in the palm of his hand. Bill's presentation was a perfect blend of Bob Hope history and a showing of respect for the Vietnam vets. He received a standing ovation which was well deserved. We'll have him back for sure if we do another tribute.
Bob Hope Impersonator
Bill Johnson "Bob Hope" did an amazing job entertaining our clients and giving them a special night to remember. We could not have asked for a better experience. It was like working with an old friend.
Bob Hope Impersonator
I had the pleasure of meeting Bill on the USS Midway when Amway rented it out for the Achievers 2010 celebration in Las Vegas. Having actually been a USO photographer and traveling with Bob Hope in 1983-84, I can say first hand that Bill was a spot on impersonator, right down to the voice and mannerisms.
Bill was also the utmost professional!
Mr. Johnson was the master of ceremonies at Los Angeles City Councilman Tony Cardenas' Annual Veterans Day Celebration. 350 veterans and their families attended the event and walked away delighted with Mr. Johnson's performance! -And what an AMAZING performance it was! "Mr. Hope's" stage presence was remarkable! He did his homework in researching the current political issues and design of Los Angeles and incorporated it into his act. The audience was left with a true sense of in being in the presence of the real Mr. Hope as he received a standing ovation.
Bob Hope Impersonator, 1940s Era Entertainment, Comedian, Emcee, Impersonator, Look-Alike, Sound-Alike, Stand-Up Comedian
Bill Johnson was our headliner act and boy was he worth it!! The crowd's faces were priceless when this incredibley infectious man took the stage. He was worth every penny and more. Bob Hope to a tee and just a wonderful human being to top it off too! We have already booked him for another performance and plan on referring him as well. Can't say enough good things!
Bob Hope Impersonator, Comedian, Corporate Comedian, Emcee, Impersonator, Look-Alike, Sound-Alike, Stand-Up Comedian, Tribute Artist
Bill Johnson performed at our Army Birthday Ball in Long Beach, California. This elegant black tie event has been the premier Army social event on the West Coast for decades. Our theme this year was "A Tribute to Veterans" -- what better entertainment than "Bob Hope?" Bill Johnson was a delight. He helped up with a "mini USO-type show" that included Miss America 2010 Caressa Cameron and the reigning Miss California, Jackie Cavendar. It was classic, vintage Bob Hope - slightly corny, endearing and delightful. Bill couldn't have been more professional or accommodating. Our audience, which included very senior leadership from both the Army and the Air Force, loved him.
Bob Hope Impersonator
Bill was fantastic to work with and performed great. He is a real delight and I very much enjoyed getting to know him and see him do his Bob Hope routine.
Bob Hope Impersonator
Booking Info
Price Range: Let's talk about your event!
Gig Length: 30 - 90 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Standard Performer's Liability Insurance
What to Expect
Whether he is the M.C., headliner, or featured performer at your presentation, this act can stand alone, or be tailored to the specific needs of your event or party. If you have a special someone, or a unique reason for celebrating, Bill can include a reference to that in his performance.
In the act, Bill jokingly covers a wide range of Bob Hope's favorite topics, including our nation's Armed Forces, the game of golf, and Hope's dear friend, Bing Crosby.
Bill will entertain your "troops" dressed in a tuxedo, classic "Bob" golf attire, or military fatigues similar to those worn by Mr. Hope as he brought a song and a smile to all those men and women in uniform defending our country.
About
Bob Hope’s life in comedy comes to life once again with this lookalike- and soundalike- tribute to the legendary comedian. Bill Johnson has performed his tribute to the late, great Bob Hope across the U.S, and the South Pacific to rave reviews. Bill’s tribute works seamlessly for a wide range of events…as master of ceremonies, tributes to the troops, or corporate gatherings.
Bill has performed his tribute regularly at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans. When the Museum premiered the film "Beyond All Boundaries” in their Victory Theater, Bill was honored to introduce NBC-TV broadcast journalist Tom Brokaw, and perform a brief moment of comedy with the film’s Executive Producer, Academy Award winning actor Tom Hanks.
Bill regularly appears at BB’s Stage Door Canteen (also on the campus of the WWII Museum), starring in a sell-out production of "Thanks For the Memories: Bob Hope and his All Star Pacific Tour."
For two consecutive years, Bill served as the M.C. for the “Legends of Palm Springs” at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert, CA in a show produced by Terry Hill and Associates. Mr. Hill was the producer of the Official Memorial Tribute Show to Bob Hope.
Bill recently returned from Maui, HI where he hosted a "USO Style Show" for Companion Life at the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua Resort. In this show, Bill was honored to share a moment onstage with Grammy Award Winning singer and patriot, Lee Greenwood.
Other notable appearances include Hosting the Les Brown Jazz Festival alongside Les Brown, Jr., the USO Ft. Hood Salute to Las Vegas- with a special appearance by the legendary Wayne Newton, and USO Tribute Cincinnati- featuring Miss America 2016, Betty Cantrell.
Some of the clients and sponsors Bill has proudly appeared for include Maryland Public Television (at “LZ Maryland” with former Dean Martin Golddigger, Michelle Dellafave), the Bob Hope USO in Palm Springs, USO Metro-Baltimore, USO Central and Southern Ohio, USO Hampton Roads, USO Northwest, and USO Guam & Tokyo. Corporate clients have included Michelin Tires, Staples, American Express, US Tours, and Amway Achievers (aboard the USS Midway).
Bill has also forged his niche on stage, screen, and television as a dependable character actor.
Through the years, Bill has been "murdered" on CSI, portrayed Michael Imperioli's banker in High Roller: The Stu Unger Story, as well as, roles in films such as Ocean's 11, Scare Tactics, Larry the Cable Guy's Christmas Spectacular, and Three Days to Vegas starring Peter Falk. His latest film credit is “Trick Shot-“ the first film shot with the Canon 4K C300 MII camera.
Bill has also appeared on "True Beauty" Season 2 for ABC-TV, in addition to national commercials for American Credit Card Solutions, CPAP Care Club, Timeshares Only, and Santa Fe Salsa.
Additional Booking Notes
This act can literally be performed anywhere.
Services Offered
Setup Requirements
My act is extremely portable and my needs are simple. Some type of microphone, and something to play my tracks. If it's a live orchestra- even better!
Testimonials
“Bill Johnson is the ultimate “Bob Hope”!!! His humor and strong resemblance to the real Bob Hope is unbelievable. Bill made our last two veteran shows a hit and added a true USO experience for the audience. I would recommend Bill for his professionalism and sensitivity to all things patriotic. He is a one of a kind actor, comedian and overall performer!”
– RE/MAX of Hot Springs Village – 501 922-3777