Portland Hoffa
American actress (1905-1990) · United States · On the map · Actors · Died at 85
Portland Hoffa 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.
Portland Hoffa is read about 60 times a day, in 7 languages.
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What's My Line?Series1947Is Everybody Listening?Film, Portland - Fred Allen Radio Program1940
Buck Benny Rides AgainFilm, Portland Hoffa (voice)1905Born25 January 1905People around Portland
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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.
