American occasional actor, son of
Bing Crosby and
Dixie Lee. Born into show business as
his father was becoming a superstar, Crosby and his three brothers grew
up in wealth, but reportedly suffered at best inattention and
unkindness, and possibly actual abuse at worst, from their father, at
least according to a memoir written by Dennis's brother,
Gary Crosby. Drawn reluctantly into
performing in a musical act with his brothers, "The Crosby Brothers,"
Dennis appeared with them in clubs and on television. However, he was
never happy performing. He eventually worked on the production staff of
his father's company, Bing Crosby Productions. Depression and alcohol
problems plagued him, and in 1991, he shot himself to death, less than
two years after the suicide of his younger brother
Lindsay Crosby. His daughter,
Denise Crosby is an actress.
Ben Casey(1961)as Herbie, Orderly
Vacation Playhouse(1963)as Singer
Swingin' Together(1963)as Singer
The Ed Sullivan Show(1948)as Singer
Sergeants 3(1962)as Pvt. Page
The Perry Como Show(1948)
House Party(1952)as Self
Here's Hollywood(1960)as Self
I've Got a Secret(1952)as Self - Guest Star
Person to Person(1953)as Self
What's My Line?(1950)as Self - Mystery Guest
American Masters(1985)as Self
