Billy Crystal: Facts & Related Content
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Facts
| Also Known As | William Edward Crystal |
|---|---|
| Born | March 14, 1948 (age 77) • New York City • New York |
| Awards And Honors | Emmy Award • Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (2007) • Emmy Award (1998): Outstanding Performance in a Variety or Music Program • Emmy Award (1992): Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Variety or Music Program • Emmy Award (1991): Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program • Emmy Award (1991): Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program • Emmy Award (1989): Outstanding Performance in Special Events |
| Notable Works | “61*” • “Here Today” • “Mr. Saturday Night” |
| Married To | Janice Crystal (1970–present) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) | "Throw Momma from the Train" (1987) • "Frasier" (1995) • "Parental Guidance" (2012) • "City Slickers" (1991) • "Liberty's Kids: Est. 1776" (2002) • "Monsters University" (2013) • "The Comedians" (2015) • "Analyze That" (2002) • "Cars" (2006) • "Web Therapy" (2014) • "This Is Spinal Tap" (1984) • "Analyze This" (1999) • "Modern Family" (2017) • "The Larry Sanders Show" (1992) • "Mr. Saturday Night" (1992) • "Soap" (1977–1981) • "I'm Still Here" (2010) • "Memories of Me" (1988) • "Web Therapy" (2013–2014) • "Fathers' Day" (1997) • "Monsters, Inc." (2001) • "Faerie Tale Theatre" (1985) • "Animalympics" (1980) • "Howl's Moving Castle" (2004) • "City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold" (1994) • "Untogether" (2018) • "Darkroom" (1981) • "The Critic" (1994) • "Forget Paris" (1995) • "The Bernie Mac Show" (2002) • "The Love Boat" (1978) • "Freedom: A History of US" (2003) • "When Harry Met Sally..." (1989) • "The Princess Bride" (1987) • "My Giant" (1998) • "America's Sweethearts" (2001) • "CollegeHumor Originals" (2013) • "Small Apartments" (2012) • "Rabbit Test" (1978) • "Running Scared" (1986) • "Deconstructing Harry" (1997) • "Sesame Street" (1986–1988) • "Hamlet" (1996) • "American Masters" (2017) • "Likely Stories, Vol. 3" (1983) • "Keep on Truckin'" (1975) • "Standing Up, Falling Down" (2019) • "The Comedian" (2016) • "All in the Family" (1976) • "Simon & Simon" (1985) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Directed) | "Likely Stories, Vol. 3" (1983) • "Forget Paris" (1995) • "Mr. Saturday Night" (1992) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Writing/Creator) | "The Comedians" (2015) • "Saturday Night Live" (1984–1985) • "City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold" (1994) • "Likely Stories, Vol. 3" (1983) • "Forget Paris" (1995) • "My Giant" (1998) • "The Love Boat" (1977) • "America's Sweethearts" (2001) • "Mr. Saturday Night" (1992) • "Sessions" (1991) • "Memories of Me" (1988) • "The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour" (1982) |
Top Questions
When was Billy Crystal born?
Billy Crystal was born on March 14, 1948.
Is Billy Crystal married?
Janice Crystal (1970–present)
Where was Billy Crystal born?
Billy Crystal was born in New York, New York, United States.
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