American singer and actor, best remembered for songs like "White Christmas", "Silent Night", "Swinging on a Star, "You Are My Sunshine" and "Don't Fence Me In" and roles in films like the Road to... series, Going My Way, The Bells of St Mary's, High Society, The Country Girl, The Emperor Waltz, White Christmas, Holiday Inn, Blue Skies and Pennies from Heaven.
Q - Have you ever yearned to be taller?A: Sure! Particularly when I'm with a tall leading lady. I'm five nine, but I could do with six feet very nicely.
Mary Carlisle noticed [Bing] was self-conscious about his height...and he wore lifts...he once told Alan Ladd how pleased he was that Ladd was shorter...Bing maintained he was 5ft 9, but an office secretary Nancy Briggs, recalled a visit to his home when he wore slippers and she realized he was just about her height - 5ft 7.
A Pocketful of Dreams
