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Bob Crosby, born on August 23, 1913 in Spokane, Washington, United States, was an actor, bandleader and conductor. Bob Crosby died on March 9, 1993, aged 79. Schooling on record includes Gonzaga University. Recorded honors include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
My Take
What strikes me about Bob Crosby is how he carved out a real identity while standing next to one of the biggest stars of the century, his brother Bing. Fronting the Bob-Cats, a New Orleans Dixieland-style octet, he didn't try to out-sing his brother; he became a bandleader people genuinely loved. That takes a kind of quiet confidence I admire. Being a famous person's sibling usually means endless unfair comparisons, but Crosby earned his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. To me he's proof that a supporting role, played with conviction, can be its own legacy.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bob Crosby
- Name (Japanese)
- ボブ・クロスビー
- Reading
- ぼぶ・くろすびー
- Born
- August 23, 1913 – March 9, 1993
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Ox
- Origin
- Spokane, Washington, United States
- Occupation
- actor / bandleader / conductor / singer / jazz musician
2. Background
- University
- Gonzaga University
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob%20Crosby
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q887871
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Bob Crosby born?
Born August 23, 1913.
When did Bob Crosby die?
Died March 9, 1993, aged 79.
Where was Bob Crosby from?
Bob Crosby was from Spokane, Washington, United States.
What did Bob Crosby do?
Bob Crosby worked as actor, bandleader, conductor, singer, jazz musician.
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