Entertainer, Bandleader. Remembered as the bandleader of his octet “Bob Crosby and the Bobcats." One of seven children, his older brother was legendary crooner Bing Crosby. After studying at Gonzaga University, he initiated his career in entertainment as a vocalist with the Anson Weeks Orchestra. He would go on to form his own ensemble and record such songs as “Way Back Home," “Happy Times” and “You You Darlin." Additionally, his band was of note for employing a teenage Doris Day as vocalist. During World War II, Crosby was stationed in the Pacific Theater with the United States Marine Corps and provided entertainment for the troops as a service bandleader. Following his return home, he hosted his own radio program. He appeared in scores of films of which began during the 1930s, among them “When You’re Smiling” (1950) and “Two Tickets to Broadway” (1951). Additionally, he appeared in numerous TV programs of which include “The Jack Benny Program," “The Mike Douglas Show” and as a panelist for the series “I’ve Got a Secret” and “What’s My Line?" Crosby received two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (for his work on radio and TV). He died from cancer.
Entertainer, Bandleader. Remembered as the bandleader of his octet “Bob Crosby and the Bobcats." One of seven children, his older brother was legendary crooner Bing Crosby. After studying at Gonzaga University, he initiated his career in entertainment as a vocalist with the Anson Weeks Orchestra. He would go on to form his own ensemble and record such songs as “Way Back Home," “Happy Times” and “You You Darlin." Additionally, his band was of note for employing a teenage Doris Day as vocalist. During World War II, Crosby was stationed in the Pacific Theater with the United States Marine Corps and provided entertainment for the troops as a service bandleader. Following his return home, he hosted his own radio program. He appeared in scores of films of which began during the 1930s, among them “When You’re Smiling” (1950) and “Two Tickets to Broadway” (1951). Additionally, he appeared in numerous TV programs of which include “The Jack Benny Program," “The Mike Douglas Show” and as a panelist for the series “I’ve Got a Secret” and “What’s My Line?" Crosby received two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (for his work on radio and TV). He died from cancer.
Bio by: C.S.
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