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.
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.
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Filmography (Movies)
Television: The First Fifty Years
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:01/01/1999
The Five Pennies
Character:Wil Paradise
Release Date:18/06/1959
Jazz Ball
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:01/01/1956
Road to Bali
Character:Himself (uncredited)
Release Date:05/12/1952
The Greatest Show on Earth
Character:Spectator
Release Date:16/02/1952
Two Tickets to Broadway
Character:Himself - Orchestra Leader
Release Date:20/11/1951
Meet Miss Bobby Socks
Character:Don Collins
Release Date:22/12/1944
My Gal Loves Music
Character:Mel Murray
Release Date:01/12/1944
The Singing Sheriff
Character:Bob Richards
Release Date:01/09/1944
Kansas City Kitty
Character:Jimmy
Release Date:24/08/1944
Pardon My Rhythm
Character:Orchestra Leader
Release Date:01/05/1944
See Here, Private Hargrove
Character:Bob
Release Date:18/03/1944
Thousands Cheer
Character:Bob Crosby
Release Date:13/09/1943
Presenting Lily Mars
Character:Bob Crosby
Release Date:29/04/1943
Reveille with Beverly
Character:Bob - Bob Crosby and His Orchestra (uncredited)
Release Date:04/02/1943
Holiday Inn
Character:Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
Release Date:10/07/1942
Rookies on Parade
Character:Duke Wilson
Release Date:16/04/1941
Sis Hopkins
Character:Jeff Farnsworth
Release Date:12/04/1941
Let's Make Music
Character:Bob Crosby
Release Date:17/01/1941
Paramount Headliner: Bob Crosby and His Orchestra
Character:Orchestra Leader
Release Date:25/05/1938
Collegiate
Character:Band Leader
Release Date:22/01/1936
Rhythm on the Roof
Character:Bob Crosby
Release Date:25/10/1934
Television Appearances
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