![]() Avg.User Rating: Rate this person: Actor Born: June 27, 1933 in Los Angeles, CA Death: August 24, 1995 in Burbank, CA Biography:The oldest son of singer "Bing Crosby", American actor "Gary Crosby" was named for Bing's good friend "Gary Cooper". Crosby, along with his three brothers, began his show-biz career as a child on his father's radio program. In 1942 he appeared in the movie musical "Star Spangled Rhythm", where he was kissed by Betty Grable. For the next few years he was only seen in film sporadically. In 1962, with the encouragement of his wife, Gary began pursuing a performing career in earnest, first as part of a nightclub act with his brothers, then as a solo singer. In 1963 Crosby was signed for a two-year continuing role on the TV sitcom "The Bill Dana Show". After its 1965 cancellation his career went on hold until director "Hollingsworth Morse" persuaded TV actor/producer "Jack Webb" to take a chance with Gary and give him a few supporting roles on the 1960s version of "Dragnet".Webb liked Crosby and retained... Full Biography
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