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David Crosby(1941-2023)

  • Music Artist
  • Actor
  • Music Department
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David Crosby
Follow the story of the first American singer/songwriter to sign to the Asylum label, Judith Lynne Sill released two albums and nearly completed the third before dying of an overdose in 1979.
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David Crosby was born on 14 August 1941 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was a music artist and actor, known for Backdraft (1991), Hook (1991) and The Limey (1999). He was married to Jan Dance. He died on 18 January 2023 in Santa Ynez, California, USA.
BornAugust 14, 1941
DiedJanuary 18, 2023(81)
BornAugust 14, 1941
DiedJanuary 18, 2023(81)
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  • Awards
    • 1 win & 9 nominations total

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Known for

Backdraft (1991)
Backdraft
6.7
  • 70's Hippie
  • 1991
Dustin Hoffman, Julia Roberts, Robin Williams, Bob Hoskins, Dante Basco, David Crosby, Robert Amico, Jasen Fisher, Stephanie Furst, Raushan Hammond, James Madio, Regina Russell Banali, Alex Zuckerman, and Paul Babb in Hook (1991)
Hook
6.8
  • Tickles
  • 1991
Terence Stamp in The Limey (1999)
The Limey
6.9
  • Soundtrack("It Happens Each Day")
  • 1999
Christian Bale and Matt Damon in Ford v Ferrari (2019)
Ford v Ferrari
8.1
  • Soundtrack("Stranger in a Strange Land")
  • 2019

Credits

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Actor

  • David Gilmour in David Gilmour: On an Island (2006)
    David Gilmour: On an Island
    8.6
    Music Video
    • David Crosby
    • 2006
  • Chicago Hope (1994)
    Chicago Hope
    6.8
    TV Series
    • David Crosby
    • 1998
  • Ellen DeGeneres, Joely Fisher, and Clea Lewis in Ellen (1994)
    Ellen
    6.1
    TV Series
    • David Crosby
    • 1997
  • Suddenly (1996)
    Suddenly
    5.2
    TV Movie
    • Eddie
    • 1996
  • John Larroquette in The John Larroquette Show (1993)
    The John Larroquette Show
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Chester
    • 1993–1994
  • David Crosby & Phil Collins: Hero (1993)
    David Crosby & Phil Collins: Hero
    Music Video
    • David Crosby
    • 1993
  • Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in The Simpsons (1989)
    The Simpsons
    8.6
    TV Series
    • David Crosby (voice)
    • 1993
  • Téa Leoni and Corey Parker in Flying Blind (1992)
    Flying Blind
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Employer #4
    • 1993
  • Thunderheart (1992)
    Thunderheart
    6.8
    • Bartender
    • 1992
  • John Goodman, Roseanne Barr, Sara Gilbert, Michael Fishman, Alicia Goranson, and Laurie Metcalf in Roseanne (1988)
    Roseanne
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Duke
    • 1992
  • To Cross the Rubicon (1991)
    To Cross the Rubicon
    5.5
    • Damian Lyndell
    • 1991
  • Dustin Hoffman, Julia Roberts, Robin Williams, Bob Hoskins, Dante Basco, David Crosby, Robert Amico, Jasen Fisher, Stephanie Furst, Raushan Hammond, James Madio, Regina Russell Banali, Alex Zuckerman, and Paul Babb in Hook (1991)
    Hook
    6.8
    • Tickles
    • 1991
  • Backdraft (1991)
    Backdraft
    6.7
    • 70's Hippie
    • 1991
  • Crosby, Stills & Nash: Chippin' Away
    Music Video
    • David Crosby
    • 1990
  • Crosby Stills & Nash: If Anybody Had a Heart
    Music Video
    • David Crosby
    • 1990

Music Department

  • On Any Saturday (2006)
    On Any Saturday
    7.1
    TV Series
    • composer: additional music
    • 2009
  • CSNY/Déjà Vu (2008)
    CSNY/Déjà Vu
    7.0
    • musician: guitar & vocals, CSNY Freedom of Speech Tour
    • 2008
  • August Rush (2007)
    August Rush
    7.4
    • musician: additional singer
    • 2007
  • David Gilmour in David Gilmour: On an Island (2006)
    David Gilmour: On an Island
    8.6
    Music Video
    • backing vocals
    • 2006
  • Amanda Peet, Ivan Sergei, Justin Kirk, Sarah Paulson, Jaime Pressly, and Simon Rex in Jack & Jill (1999)
    Jack & Jill
    7.2
    TV Series
    • theme music performed by
    • 2001
  • Phil Collins in Phil Collins: Another Day in Paradise (1989)
    Phil Collins: Another Day in Paradise
    7.3
    Music Video
    • vocals
    • 1989
  • In-development projects at IMDbPro

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Clip 1:41
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Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • The Byrds
  • Height
    • 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
  • Born
    • August 14, 1941
    • Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Died
    • January 18, 2023
    • Santa Ynez, California, USA(complications from COVID-19)
  • Spouse
    • Jan DanceMay 16, 1987 - January 18, 2023 (his death, 1 child)
  • Children
    • James Raymond
  • Parents
    • Floyd Crosby
  • Relatives
      Julia Floyd Delafied Crosby(Grandparent)
  • Other works
    Best known as member of The Byrds and Crosby Stills Nash & Young
  • Publicity listings
    • 3 Print Biographies
    • 1 Portrayal
    • 4 Interviews
    • 5 Articles
    • 1 Pictorial
    • 6 Magazine Cover Photos

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  • Trivia
    Raised actress Drew Barrymore after her release from rehab.
  • Quotes
    My songs emerge from my life, or wherever they do, unbidden and unplanned and completely on a schedule of their own. I can't legislate a song into being, it just will not happen for me.
  • Trademarks
      Moustache
  • Nickname
    • Crosby

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