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Bob Crosby

Bob Crosby

Birthday: 1913-08-23 | Place of Birth: Spokane, Washington, USA

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]

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

1959
The Five Pennies

as    Wil Paradise

1953
Road to Bali

as    Himself (uncredited)

1951
Two Tickets to Broadway

as    Himself - Orchestra Leader

1944
1944
The Singing Sheriff

as    Bob Richards

1944
Kansas City Kitty

as    Jimmy

1941
Let's Make Music

as    Bob Crosby