Marshall Crosby

Australian stage and film actor, singer, comedian, trade union official (b. Caltowie, South Australia 18 Feb.,1882 - d. Port Macquarie, NSW. 1 Jan., 1954). Marshall Crosby made his professional debut with English entertainer Lesley Harris in 1907 (as a baritone). After working his way up to Harry Rickards circuit (and later the Hugh McIntosh-led Tivoli company) he went on to appear in J.C. Williamson’s musicals in the 1920s before joining George Wallace‘s revue company (1924-30). He also later starred in the Wallace films His Royal Highness (1932) and Harmony Row (1933). Crosby’s late career saw him appear in more than dozen films, take lead roles in radio serials and dramas and become President of the Actors’ and Announcers Equity Association.