Lindsay Crosby was an American actor who is best known for The Mechanic, Bigfoot, and The Glory Stompers. Born on January 5, 1938, in Los Angeles County, California, he was the son of famous singer and actor Bing Crosby.
Personal and Family Life
Lindsay Crosby was married three times; his first wife was Barbara Diane Fredrickson, followed by Janet Sue Schwartze, and finally Suzy Crosby. He had a total of four children: David, Sean, Adam, and L. Chip Crosby Jr. He faced many personal challenges throughout his life, including battles with depression and alcoholism, which deeply affected his family.
Death and Legacy
Lindsay Crosby passed away on December 11, 1989, in Calabasas, California, by suicide. His struggles with mental health were compounded by financial difficulties after losing his inheritance, which included oil investments. His legacy continues through his children, particularly his son David Crosby, known for being part of the famous music group Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Out of This World | 1945-07-13 | Lin Crosby |
| Outlaw Riders | 1971-09-03 | Lee |
| Bigfoot | 1970-10-21 | Wheels |
| Scream Free! | 1969-10-15 | Narc. police |
| The Mechanic | 1972-10-06 | Policeman |
| Bing Crosby: Rediscovered | 2014-12-02 | Self (archive footage) |
| Sergeants 3 | 1962-02-10 | Pvt. Wills |
| The Edsel Show | 1957-10-13 | Self |
| Code Name: Zebra | 1987-11-16 | Police Sergeant |
| Ben Casey | 1961-10-02 | |
| The Ed Sullivan Show | 1948-06-20 | Self |
| What’s My Line? | 1950-02-02 | Self – Mystery Guest |