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Bob Crosby

Bob Crosby

Actor · 1913–1993 · Spokane, Washington, USA

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Biography

George Robert Crosby (August 23, 1913 – March 9, 1993) was an American jazz singer and bandleader, best known for his group the Bob-Cats, which formed around 1935. The Bob-Cats were a New Orleans Dixieland-style jazz octet. He was the younger brother of famed singer and actor Bing Crosby. On TV, Bob Crosby guest-starred in The Gisele MacKenzie Show. He was also a regular cast member of The Jack Benny Program, on both radio and television, taking over the role of bandleader after Phil Harris' departure. Crosby hosted his own afternoon TV variety show on CBS, The Bob Crosby Show (1953–1957). Crosby received two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, for television and radio. [biography (excerpted) from Wikipedia]

Acted in 17

1940s

  1. 1944

    Meet Miss Bobby Socks

    Don Collins

  2. My Gal Loves Music

    Mel Murray

  3. The Singing Sheriff

    Bob Richards

  4. Kansas City Kitty

    Jimmy

  5. Pardon My Rhythm

    Orchestra Leader

  6. See Here, Private Hargrove

    Bob

  7. 1943

    Thousands Cheer

    Bob Crosby

  8. Presenting Lily Mars

    Bob Crosby

    67

  9. Reveille with Beverly

    Bob - Bob Crosby and His Orchestra (uncredited)

  10. 1942

    Holiday Inn

    Orchestra Leader (uncredited)

    78
  11. 1941

    Rookies on Parade

    Duke Wilson

  12. Sis Hopkins

    Jeff Farnsworth

  13. Let's Make Music

    Bob Crosby

1930s

  1. 1935

    Collegiate

    Band Leader

Appearances7

1950s

  1. 1959

    Startime

    Self, Self – Host · 1 episode

  2. 1956

    Jazz Ball

    Self (archive footage)

  3. 1951

    Two Tickets to Broadway

    Himself - Orchestra Leader

  4. 1950

    The Bob Hope Show

    Self · 1 episode

  5. What's My Line?

    Self · 2 episodes

    81