Portland Hoffa

(1905-1990)

American actress

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Portland Hoffa (January 25, 1905 – December 26, 1990) was an American comedian, radio host, actress, and dancer. The daughter of an itinerant optometrist, she was named after Portland, Oregon, the city in which she was born. She began her career performing as a dancer in numerous Broadway productions in the 1920s, before meeting her first husband, comedian Fred Allen. They were married in 1927, and Hoffa began performing characters with Allen in comic radio programs, often portraying a dimwitted female counterpart in fast-paced, witty skits. She gained particular notice from audiences for her distinctive, high-pitched voice.

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Born	Portland Hoffa 25 January 1905 Portland, Oregon USA
Died	26 December 1990 (aged 85) Los Angeles, California USA
Zodiac	Aquarius
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Fred Allen 1894-1956 · American comedian · m. 1928 info edit

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Joseph Rines 1902-1986 · American musician · m. 1959 info edit

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