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
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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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Billy Crystal News


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!

Lea Salonga, Gavin Creel, Vanessa Williams, Brian d'Arcy James & More Set for MISCAST24

MCC Theater has revealed that Miscast24 will take place on Monday April 15, 2024 at the Hammerstein Ballroom. Learn additional details!

GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL Will Release a Cast Recording This Spring; Recoups Investment

Gutenberg! The Musical! will release a cast recording! After taking their final bows on the stage of the Jones Theatre, Josh Gad  and Andrew Rannells step into the studio to record the upcoming Original Broadway Cast Album. The album will be released this spring on Center Stage Records and Yellow Sound Label.

LAURA BENANTI: NOBODY CARES to Begin Performances at Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre in February

Audible Inc. will present Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares, a three-night-only comedy show starring Tony Award winner Laura Benanti, featuring all original music co-written with Todd Almond live at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre. See performances dates and learn how to purchase tickets!

Video: Final Stephen Sondheim Musical HERE WE ARE to Release Cast Recording This Spring

The world premiere production of Here We Are, the new musical from David Ives and Stephen Sondheim, will release an original cast recording. Watch a video from the cast recording session!

Matt Ross PR Rebrands as Print Shop PR and Names New Partner

Matt Ross PR has officially rebranded, and will operate under the new name Print Shop PR. The company was founded in 2014 under its original name, and was led solely by Ross. Now, longtime employee Nicole Capatasto has been named partner.

Comedians With Disabilities Act to Make Debut At SF Sketchfest At The Alameda Comedy Club

The Comedians with Disabilities Act (CWDA) makes its debut at SF Sketchfest at the Alameda Comedy Club. This comedy troupe, founded by the late comedian Michael O'Connell, features talented comedians with disabilities sharing their unique perspectives.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 29th, 2023

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 29, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

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 several awards throughout his career, including Outstanding Actor in a Musical and Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Mr. Saturday Night." He also received nominations for Contribution to the Theater Award and Distinguished Performance Awards at the Drama League Awards for the same show. Additionally, Crystal was nominated for Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards and Best Book of a Musical, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Mr. Saturday Night." He also won the Best Special Theatrical Event at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "700 Sundays" and was nominated for Outstanding Solo Performance at both the Outer Critics Circle Awards and Drama Desk Awards for the same production.

What awards has Billy Crystal won?

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