Bing Crosby
About
Bing Crosby stands as one of the most influential entertainers of the 20th century—a pioneering multimedia star whose intimate singing style, film presence, and radio dominance shaped popular culture for over five decades. From 368 charted records and more than 70 feature films to iconic standards like 'White Christmas,' Crosby remains a globally recognised cultural institution whose vast catalogue, distinctive artistic legacy, and enduring appeal offer licensees access to one of entertainment's most storied and commercially resilient properties.
Highlights
Recorded over 1,600 songs and appeared in more than 70 feature films, establishing himself as an architect of twentieth-century entertainment
Charted 368 records between 1927 and 1962, surpassing Elvis (149) and the Beatles (68), with 41 number-one hits
Won Academy Award for Best Actor for Going My Way (1944) and received Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1962
Creator of 'White Christmas'—the only single ever to reach American pop charts 20 times and one of the best-selling songs globally
One of only 33 entertainers to hold three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame across music, film, and radio
Pioneer of broadcast innovation who financed magnetic recording technology, revolutionising the recording industry and television production
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