Bob Crosby

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]

Bob Crosby is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 26 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Road to Bali (1952), Presenting Lily Mars (1943), The Merv Griffin Show (1962), What's My Line? (1950), The Ed Sullivan Show (1948), The Bob Hope Show (1950), Startime (1959), The Greatest Show on Earth (1952). The recorded credits span 1934 to 1999, including 20 movies and 6 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.