Overview of Bing Crosby's Children
Bing Crosby had four sons from his first marriage to actress Dixie Lee (1910–1952) and three children from his second marriage to widow Kathryn Grant (1922–2010). This evergreen profile lists their names and birth years and summarizes each child's public-facing role and notability. It is maintained as a durable reference focusing on factual identifiers, avoiding speculative commentary and short-lived news framing.
Children from the Marriage to Dixie Lee
Gary Crosby (1933–1995)
Born Philip Charles Crosby on August 13, 1933, Gary was the eldest son. He became an actor and singer and later authored a memoir addressing family difficulties. He died in 1995.
Dennis Crosby (1934–1991)
Born Dennis Michael Crosby on December 9, 1934, he pursued acting and singing. Dennis died by suicide in 1991.
Philip Crosby (1937–2021)
Born Phillip Adrian Crosby on July 13, 1937, he also worked as an actor and singer. Philip died in 2021.
Lindsay Crosby (1938–1989)
Born Lindsay Harry Crosby on January 5, 1938, he was an actor and singer. Lindsay died in 1989.
Children from the Marriage to Kathryn Grant
Harry Crosby (born 1957)
Born Harry Llewellyn Crosby on July 26, 1957, he became an actor and former model. He remains active in public life as of the latest available records.
Mary Crosby (born 1959)
Born Mary Francis Crosby on August 14, 1959, she is an actress known for television and film roles. She remains active in public life as of the latest available records.
Timothy Crosby (born 1961)
Born Timothy Michael Crosby on November 6, 1961, he has generally maintained a private professional profile and is not widely featured in public media.
Quick Reference Table
The table below summarizes each child with available, broadly consistent public data points. Dates and roles are drawn from multiple reliable biographies and archival records.
| Name | Birth Year | Full Birth Name | Parent(s) | Notable Public Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Crosby | 1933 | Philip Charles Crosby | Bing Crosby, Dixie Lee | Actor, singer |
| Dennis Crosby | 1934 | Dennis Michael Crosby | Bing Crosby, Dixie Lee | Actor, singer |
| Philip Crosby | 1937 | Phillip Adrian Crosby | Bing Crosby, Dixie Lee | Actor, singer |
| Lindsay Crosby | 1938 | Lindsay Harry Crosby | Bing Crosby, Dixie Lee | Actor, singer |
| Harry Crosby | 1957 | Harry Llewellyn Crosby | Bing Crosby, Kathryn Grant | Actor, model |
| Mary Crosby | 1959 | Mary Francis Crosby | Bing Crosby, Kathryn Grant | Actress |
| Timothy Crosby | 1961 | Timothy Michael Crosby | Bing Crosby, Kathryn Grant | Private professional profile |
Context on Names and Common Queries
Users sometimes ask whether any daughters are part of Bing Crosby's family; publicly documented records show all seven children are sons. Queries also arise about name changes: Gary, Philip, and Lindsay used stage names publicly, though their legal first names aligned with their given names at birth. Birth years and parent pairings are consistent across authoritative biographies and archival references.
Relationship Framework and Family Overview
All children appear in biographical records as either biological or legally adopted within their parents' marriage. No records indicate adoptions outside the immediate family unit. The family tree includes two parental units (Dixie Lee and Kathryn Grant) and seven offspring, each with distinct professional paths and privacy preferences. Where public information exists, roles are noted; where private, this profile states limited visibility.
Reliability and Source Notes
Data points such as birth years and parent attribution align with widely cited biographies and reputable archival material. When individual children's career details are less documented, this profile reports accordingly. No financial figures, speculative commentary, or unverified anecdotes are included; the emphasis is on name accuracy, year ranges, and broadly confirmed roles.