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Bing Crosby

(Harry Lillis Crosby)
singer, actor
Born: 5/2/1904
Birthplace: Tacoma, Washington

Academy Award-winning singer and actor. The crooner starred in dozens of films including Going My Way (1944) and released more than 1,000 recordings, including the 30-million seller “White Christmas.”

Died: 10/14/1977

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