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- Portland Hoffa was born on January 25, 1905 in Portland, Oregon, USA. She was an actress, known for The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950), Omnibus (1952) and Four Star Revue (1950). She was married to Joseph W. Rines and Fred Allen. She died on December 26, 1990 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpousesJoseph W. Rines(February 16, 1959 - December 12, 1986) (his death)Fred Allen(May 4, 1927 - March 17, 1956) (his death)
- Married her second husband, band leader and advertising executive Joe Rines in 1959. They remained married until his death in mid-December 1986. She was married to both of her husbands for 27 years.
- Co-starred with her husband Fred Allen on CBS Radio's "Texaco Star Theater" (1940-1944).
- Her screechy voice was described by her husband as sounding like "two slate pencils mating."
- She was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Radio at 1640 Vine Street in Hollywood, California.
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