Shows · Portland Hoffa
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. Allen hosted several highly successful network radio shows in the 1…
On stage 8 productions, 9 years
| 1921 | The Mimic World [1921] Century Promenade · Original · directed by Allan K. Foster | 26 perf. |
| 1922 | Make It Snappy Winter Garden Theatre · Original · directed by J. C. Huffman | 96 perf. |
| 1922 | The Passing Show of 1922 Winter Garden Theatre · Original · directed by J. C. Huffman | 85 perf. |
| 1924 | Marjorie Shubert Theatre · Original · directed by W. H. Gilmore | 144 perf. |
| 1925 | Tell Me More Gaiety Theatre · Original · directed by John Harwood | 32 perf. |
| 1926 | George White's Scandals [1926] Apollo Theatre · Original | 432 perf. |
| 1929 | The Little Show Music Box · Original · directed by Dwight Deere Wiman, Alexander Leftwich | 321 perf. |
| 1930 | Three’s a Crowd Selwyn Theatre · Revival · directed by Hassard Short | 272 perf. |
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Worked with more than once12 names
| May Sullivan | 3 productions |
| Fred Allen | 3 productions |
| Willie Howard | 2 productions |
| Vivien West | 2 productions |
| Richard Oakley | 2 productions |
| Monica Boulais | 2 productions |
| Molly Christie | 2 productions |
| Margaret Mccarthy | 2 productions |
| Margaret Lee | 2 productions |
| Madeline Smith | 2 productions |
| M T Bohannon | 2 productions |
| Lucille Pryor | 2 productions |
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In the literature3 passages
- Cast: Willie & Eugene Howard, Frances Williams, Harry Richman, Tom Patricola, Ann Pennington, McCarthy Sisters, Fairbanks Twins, Buster West, Portland HoffaBroadway Musicals, Show By Show - Seventh Edition - Stanley Green & Cary Ginell
- Cast: Clifton Webb, Fred Allen, Libby Holman, Romney Brent, Portland Hoffa, Bettina Hall, Jack McCauley, Peggy Conklin, Constance CummingsBroadway Musicals, Show By Show - Seventh Edition - Stanley Green & Cary Ginell
- Cast: Clifton Webb, Fred Allen, Libby Holman, Tamara Geva, Portland Hoffa, Earl Oxford, Fred MacMurrayBroadway Musicals, Show By Show - Seventh Edition - Stanley Green & Cary Ginell
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