American singer and actor (1903–1977) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby Jr. (May 3, 1903 – October 14, 1977) was an American singer and actor. His singing career was around fifty years long and more than 1 billion records of his have been sold worldwide.[1][2][3] Crosby is known for creating the style of music that Perry Como,[4] Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin , Elvis Presley,[5] John Lennon[5] would later copy. Crosby said that he was inspired by Al Jolson.[6]
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Born | Harry Lillis Crosby Jr. May 3, 1903 Tacoma, Washington, U.S. |
Died | October 14, 1977 74) Alcobendas, Spain | (aged
Resting place | Holy Cross Cemetery |
Alma mater | Gonzaga University |
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Years active | 1923–1977 |
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Children | Gary, Dennis, Phillip, Lindsay (with Dixie) Harry III, Mary, Nathaniel (with Kathryn) |
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Website | bingcrosby |
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He sang "White Christmas" and it became "the best-selling record of all time." Irving Berlin wrote this song.[7] In 1962, Crosby became the first person ever to receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.[8]
Crosby won the Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his role in Going My Way.
Crosby was married twice. First to Dixie Lee from 1930 until her death in 1952. They had four children. He was then married to Kathryn Grant from 1957 until his death in 1977. They had three children.
Crosby was a Roman Catholic.[9] He died of a heart attack in Alcobendas, Spain.
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