William John Hope (June 20, 1900 – August 6, 1962) was an English–American film and television producer.

Hope was born in Eltham, Kent (now part of London), England, he was the fourth of seven sons.

His English father, William Henry Hope, was a stonemason from Weston-super-Mare, Somerset and his Welsh mother, Avis Townes, was a light opera singer but later had to find work as a charwoman.

[1] Hope was a producer for movies and television shows including Alias Jesse James in 1959 and Celebrity Golf in 1960.

Hope died from complications from surgery on August 6, 1962, aged 62.