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Billy Crystal

Birth Place: Long Beach, NY, USA

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BILLY CRYSTAL is a Tony and Emmy Award winning comedian, actor, producer, writer, and director. He is known around the world as the star of such feature films as When Harry Met Sally…, City Slickers and Analyze This; as a cast member of NBC’s Saturday Night Live; and the acclaimed nine-time host of the Academy Awards®. Crystal has hosted the GRAMMY® Awards three times and earned 5 Emmys for his work as host, writer and producer on both shows. Billy won his 6th Emmy for the HBO Comedy Special “Midnight Train to Moscow.”

Crystal was the 2007 recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor and is a NY Times best-selling author of 5 books. In 2004, Crystal made his Broadway debut with the original production of his one-man show 700 Sundays, for which he won a Tony Award. The Broadway production was released as an HBO special, garnering 4 Emmy Nominations.

Crystal’s latest work includes the friendship comedy Standing Up, Falling Down opposite Ben Schwartz, as well as Here Today, for which Crystal co-wrote the screenplay, directed, produced, and starred opposite Tiffany Haddish. He has been married to Janice for 51 years and they have two children and four grandchildren.

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Billy Crystal STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Buddy Young Jr.

[Off-Broadway]
Audible Off-Broadway Reading, 2018
Performer

[Broadway]
Return Engagement [Broadway], 2013
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2004
Performer

Billy Crystal Productions

 
[Broadway, 2022] [Replacement]
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Writing

Playwright
Playwright

Billy Crystal Movies

Rabbit Test
[ 1978 ] Lionel Carpenter
Animalympics
[ 1980 ] Rugs Turkell, Joey Gongolong, Art Antica
This Is Spinal Tap
[ 1984 ] Morty the Mime
Running Scared
[ 1986 ] Danny Costanzo
The Princess Bride
[ 1987 ] Miracle Max
Throw Momma from the Train
[ 1987 ] Larry
Memories of Me
[ 1988 ] Abbie
When Harry Met Sally...
[ 1989 ] Harry Burns
City Slickers
[ 1991 ] Mitch Robbins
Mr. Saturday Night
[ 1992 ] Buddy Young Jr.
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
[ 1994 ] Mitch Robbins
Forget Paris
[ 1995 ] Mickey
Hamlet
[ 1996 ] First Gravedigger
Deconstructing Harry
[ 1997 ] Larry, The Devil
Fathers' Day
[ 1997 ] Jack Lawrence
My Giant
[ 1998 ] SamSammyKamin
Analyze This
[ 1999 ] Dr. Ben Sobel
America's Sweethearts
[ 2001 ] Lee Phillips
Monsters, Inc.
[ 2001 ] Mike
Analyze That
[ 2002 ] Ben Sobel
Howl's Moving Castle
[ 2004 ] Calcifer
Cars
[ 2006 ] Mike Car
I'm Still Here
[ 2010 ] Billy Crystal
Small Apartments
[ 2012 ] Burt Walnut
Parental Guidance
[ 2012 ] Artie Decker
Monsters University
[ 2013 ] Mike
The Comedian
[ 2016 ] Billy Crystal
Untogether
[ 2018 ] David
Standing Up, Falling Down
[ 2019 ] Marty
Here Today
[ 2021 ] Charlie Burnz

Billy Crystal TV Shows

Monsters at Work
Mike
Soap
Jodie Dallas
Web Therapy
Garreth Pink

Billy Crystal Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Billy Crystal, Mr. Saturday Night

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Billy Crystal, Mr. Saturday Night


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Drama League Awards - 2022 - Contribution to the Theater Award

Billy Crystal, Mr. Saturday Night

Drama League Awards - 2022 - Distinguished Performance Awards

Billy Crystal, Mr. Saturday Night

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Billy Crystal, Mr. Saturday Night

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Book of a Musical

Billy Crystal, Mr. Saturday Night

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Billy Crystal, Mr. Saturday Night


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2005 - Best Special Theatrical Event

Billy Crystal, 7 Sundays


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Billy Crystal, 7 Sundays


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Billy Crystal, 7 Sundays

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GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! Original Broadway Cast Album to be Released in May


The Original Broadway Cast Album of Gutenberg! The Musical! featuring GRAMMY Award winners and Tony Award nominees Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells will be released in May.

Ben Schwartz Comes to the Orpheum in October


Hennepin Theatre Trust has announced that American actor, comedian, writer, director and producer Ben Schwartz will return to Minneapolis by popular demand at the historic Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave.) on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 at 8 p.m.

PRINCESS BRIDE IN CONCERT and PACO PEÑA Announced for Adelaide Guitar Festival 2024


Adelaide Festival Centre has announced that The Princess Bride in Concert and legendary flamenco guitarist, Paco Peña's Requiem for the Earth will be two highlights at this year's Adelaide Guitar Festival.

Sondheim's HERE WE ARE Will Release Cast Recording Next Month


The original cast recording of Stephen Sondheim's final musical, Here We Are, will be released next month. The musical, also by David Ives, will release an album on CD and digital platforms worldwide on Friday, May 17. Preorder the album here!

LAURA BENANTI: NOBODY CARES to Play Encore Engagement at the Minetta Lane Theatre


Audible will present an encore engagement of Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares, starring Tony Award winner Laura Benanti. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

New York Based Director and Palmetto High Alumni Will Premiere at Miami Film Festival


Adios Abuelita, Director Anthony Romaguera’s second short film, follows a young Cuban-American man coming to terms with the fact that he is the broken link in a cultural chain while sending his Abuela's ashes out to sea in Miami Beach.

Meet the Cast of HELL'S KITCHEN, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!


Hell's Kitchen, the new musical conceived by Alicia Keys, begins previews tonight, March 28, with an opening night set for Saturday, April 20 at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Meet the cast of Hell's Kitchen here!

Ghee, Hewitt & Boggess to Star in MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL at Goodman Theatre


Goodman Theatre has revealed the initial cast for Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Kennedy Center Teams Up With Netflix To Stream Mark Twain Prize


The Kennedy Center collaborates with Netflix to stream the Mark Twain Prize, and sets the cast. Get the latest updates on this exciting partnership and the star-studded cast lineup. This year's program will feature a cast of leading performers, including Dave Burd aka “Lil Dicky,” Dave Chappelle, Jimmy Fallon, Tiffany Haddish, and more.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 14, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 14, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Andrew Barth Feldman Joins SNL 1975 Origin Movie


Andrew Barth Feldman has joined the cast of SNL 1975, an origin film about the beginning of Saturday Night Live. Jason Reitman's behind-the-scenes film based on the start of the iconic comedy series. The film will have up-and-coming talent playing roles like Gilda Radner, Billy Crystal, Jane Curtin, Jim Henson, Lorne Michaels, and more.

Spend AN EVENING WITH HENRY WINKLER At The Carpenter Center This April


Join Hollywood legend Henry Winkler for an unforgettable evening at the Carpenter Center on April 6.

Bowen Yang, Paula Pell & More Join Disney's MONSTERS AT WORK Season Two


Season two guest stars reprising their roles from the “Monsters, Inc.” franchise include Aubrey Plaza, Nathan Fillion, and Bobby Moynihan, along with Jennifer Coolidge, Rhys Darby, Janelle James, Jenifer Lewis, Ali Wong, Bowen Yang, Paula Pell, Danny Pudi, Cody Rigsby, Jimmy Tatro, Danny Trejo, Joe Lo Truglio and Alan Tudyk.

Exclusive: Freestyle Digital Media Acquires Mel Harris-Led QUEEN OF KNIVES Film


Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen's Allen Media Group, has acquired North American VOD rights to QUEEN OF KNIVES. BroadwayWorld can exclusively report that the comedy feature film will be available to rent/own on all digital HD internet, cable, and satellite platforms worldwide, as well as on DVD.

Previews: LOVE, LIFE, AND THE PURSUIT at Script 2 Stage 2 Screen


Script2Stage2Screen will present a fully staged reading of a new original comedy, Life, Love, and the Pursuit, written by Shelly Chester and directed by Don Cilluffo.

Judith Light to be Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award at Shakespeare Theatre Company Gala


Tony and Emmy Award-winning actor Judith Light has joined Shakespeare Theatre Company's star-studded line-up and honorees to be celebrated at its annual Gala on April 15, 2024.

Ang Lee, Corey Stoll and Madison Love to be Honored at NYU Tisch School of the Arts' 2024 Gala


New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts will honor world-renowned film director Ang Lee, critically acclaimed film, television and Broadway actor Corey Stoll, and multi-platinum singer and songwriter Madison Love. Learn more about the honorees and about the gala!

Complete Cast Set For HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway


The complete cast has been revealed for the Broadway premiere of the new musical HELL’S KITCHEN, set to begin performances next month! Learn more about who is joining the company here!

Maleah Joi Moon, Shoshana Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon & More Will Reprise Roles in HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway


AKW Productions has just announced the Broadway premiere of the new musical HELL’S KITCHEN and we have the full list of stars and newcomers!

Sandy Duncan, Andrea McArdle, Krysta Rodriguez & More to Star in LOVE, LOSS AND WHAT I WORE at Theatre Aspen


Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron’s Love, Loss and What I Wore will be presented at Theatre Aspen in March. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Billy Crystal FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Billy Crystal next theatre project?

Billy Crystal's next show will be Mr. Saturday Night which opens on 4/27/2022 on Broadway.

How many Broadway shows has Billy Crystal been in?

Billy Crystal has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Billy Crystal been in?

Billy Crystal has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Billy Crystal been nominated for?

Billy Crystal has been nominated for various awards for his roles in Broadway shows. These include Outstanding Actor in a Musical, Outstanding Book of a Musical, Contribution to the Theater Award, Distinguished Performance Awards, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical, and more. Some of the specific awards he has been nominated for include Drama Desk Awards, Drama League Awards, Outer Critics Circle Awards, Tony Awards, and BroadwayWorld Awards. Notable shows that earned him nominations include "Mr. Saturday Night" and "700 Sundays."

What awards has Billy Crystal won?

Billy Crystal has won several awards for his contributions to the theater, including the Contribution to the Theater Award at the Drama League Awards for "Mr. Saturday Night," Best Special Theatrical Event at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "700 Sundays," Outstanding Solo Performance at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "700 Sundays," and Outstanding Solo Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for "700 Sundays."

How many shows has Billy Crystal written?

Billy Crystal has written 2 shows including 700 Sundays (Playwright), Have a Nice Day (Playwright).

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