Billy Crystal
Birth Place: Long Beach, NY, USA
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BIO
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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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Writing
Movies
[ 1978 ] Lionel Carpenter
[ 1980 ] Rugs Turkell, Joey Gongolong, Art Antica
[ 1984 ] Morty the Mime
[ 1986 ] Danny Costanzo
[ 1987 ] Larry
[ 1987 ] Miracle Max
[ 1988 ] Abbie
[ 1989 ] Harry Burns
[ 1991 ] Mitch Robbins
[ 1992 ] Buddy Young Jr.
[ 1994 ] Mitch Robbins
[ 1995 ] Mickey
[ 1996 ] First Gravedigger
[ 1997 ] Jack Lawrence
[ 1997 ] Larry, The Devil
[ 1998 ] SamSammyKamin
[ 1999 ] Dr. Ben Sobel
[ 2001 ] Lee Phillips
[ 2001 ] Mike
[ 2002 ] Ben Sobel
[ 2004 ] Calcifer
[ 2006 ] Mike Car
[ 2010 ] Billy Crystal
[ 2012 ] Artie Decker
[ 2012 ] Burt Walnut
[ 2013 ] Mike
[ 2016 ] Billy Crystal
[ 2018 ] David
[ 2019 ] Marty
[ 2021 ] Charlie Burnz
TV Shows
Mike
Jodie Dallas
Garreth Pink
[ 2021-2024 ] Mike
Eli
Eli
[ 2021-2024 ] Mike
Awards and Nominations
Billy Crystal, Mr. Saturday Night
Billy Crystal, Mr. Saturday Night
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Billy Crystal, Mr. Saturday Night
Billy Crystal, Mr. Saturday Night
Billy Crystal, Mr. Saturday Night
Billy Crystal, Mr. Saturday Night
Billy Crystal, Mr. Saturday Night
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Billy Crystal, 7 Sundays
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Billy Crystal, 7 Sundays
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Billy Crystal, 7 Sundays
Videos
Video: Joshua Henry, Shaina Taub, & Ben Levi Ross Record 'He Wanted to Say' From RAGTIME
by Michael Major - 2026-02-06 12:30:02
Video: Laura Benanti’s Melania Trump Talks New Film on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-05 12:19:46
Video: Marc Shaiman Recalls Journey From Bette Midler Superfan to Collaborator
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-28 10:51:25
Video: Laura Benanti Brings Melania Trump Back to THE LATE SHOW for Holiday Segment
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-17 10:52:04
Exclusive: Shoshana Bean Makes Carnegie Hall Solo Debut- Watch Highlights
by Joey Mervis - 2025-11-10 13:04:01
Video: Laura Benanti Talks MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN Role, Addresses Broadway League Deals
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-23 16:08:52
Video: Laura Benanti Returns as First Lady Melania Trump on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-21 10:56:36
Video: TCM Spotlights the United Palace Theatre with Lin-Manuel Miranda
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-06-27 13:23:45
Video: Netflix Releases Trailer for Conan O'Brien Mark Twain Prize Special
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-04-29 13:36:21
Video: Watch Shoshana Bean Perform 'Don't Rain on My Parade' With Pink Martini
by Michael Major - 2025-04-04 13:41:49
Video: See 'Holiday' from Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT At Center Theater Group
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-10-15 21:23:27
Video: What it's like playing Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash in The Ballad of Johnny and June
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-29 10:09:01
Video: Marc Shaiman Will Premiere Variety Concert in San Diego This Summer
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-05-03 11:36:42
Video: Final Stephen Sondheim Musical HERE WE ARE to Release Cast Recording This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-01-10 14:38:14
Videos: Watch Tituss Burgess, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Perform at the Kennedy Center Honors
by Michael Major - 2023-12-28 09:27:56
News
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 17, 2026
Anna Deavere Smith is looking back at her theater work in Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History. In an exclusive clip from the series' finale, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. interviews the artist about Fires in the Mirrors, her theatrical illumination of the Crown Heights conflict. Watch the clip now.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2026
Adelaide Festival Centre has completed a major redevelopment featuring upgraded theatres, foyers and public spaces. The venue will reopen in February with performances and a free exhibition.
by - Feb 13, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 13, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Michael Major - Feb 12, 2026
Marc Shaiman's New York Times Bestselling memoir's audiobook features performances from Christian Borle, Matthew Broderick, Norbert Leo Butz, Billy Crystal, Christine Ebersole, J. Harrison Ghee, Megan Hilty, Nathan Lane, Jenifer Lewis, and more.
by Michael Major - Feb 6, 2026
Ragtime has released a video of Joshua Henry, Shaina Taub, and Ben Levi Ross recording 'He Wanted to Say' from the acclaimed revival. The track is featured on the recently released cast recording, which dropped in January.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 5, 2026
On Wednesday's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Broadway favorite Laura Benanti stopped by the show as First Lady Melania Trump to shed some light on her much-talked-about new film. Watch the segment now.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 28, 2026
During a visit to Late Night with Seth Meyers, Tony Award‑winning composer and lyricist Marc Shaiman recalled how he went from being a Bette Midler superfan to working with her after moving to New York. Check out the interview now.
by R. Scott Reedy - Jan 28, 2026
To say that the Tony Award-winning 2022 musical “Some Like It Hot,” which Broadway in Boston is presenting at Citizens Opera House through February 8, has quite a pedigree is putting it mildly.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 27, 2026
Tony Award‑winning composer and lyricist Marc Shaiman visited The View on Tuesday to preview his new memoir. Check out the segment, where he speaks about some of his projects, and plays tunes from Sister Act, The American President, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026
The audiobook of Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner, a memoir written by Marc Shaiman, is slated for release on the same day as print publication.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Dec 20, 2025
The December 28 and 29 concert will celebrate the wit and brilliance of legendary Satirist Tom Lehrer. Read a conversation with Bobby about the show and Tom Lehrer’s comedy legacy.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 17, 2025
On The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Broadway's Laura Benanti brought her fan-favorite performance as Melania Trump to the show, just in time for the holidays. Watch the segment where she speaks about her favorite holiday traditions, the recent demolition of the East Wing of the White House, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2025
Grammy Award winner and Two-time Tony Award nominee Shoshana Bean (Hell’s Kitchen, Wicked, Mr. Saturday Night, Waitress), will star as ‘Lucy Emerson’ in the world premiere of The Lost Boys, A New Musical.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 4, 2025
PBS and WETA will release Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History, a new four-part docuseries that explores the complex relationship between Black Americans and Jewish Americans from Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Notable participants include actor Billy Crystal, playwright Tony Kushner, and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025
United Solo, the world’s largest solo theatre festival, ended its nineteenth season with its annual Closing Gala at Theatre Row in Manhattan. This fall’s edition featured artists from around the world working across classical texts, contemporary narratives, performance art, and pieces exploring both intimate personal stories and global political themes.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2025
Brad Zimmerman will appear at the Lake Worth Playhouse this December in MY SON THE WAITER: A JEWISH TRAGEDY & STILL NOT FAMOUS, a follow-up to his long-running comedy My Son the Waiter: A Jewish Tragedy.
by Joey Mervis - Nov 10, 2025
Just last week, Broadway superstar and Tony nominee Shoshana Bean made her solo debut at one of New York City's most iconic venues- Carnegie Hall. BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you exclusive highlights from inside the special night in this video!
by Stephen Sorokoff - Oct 29, 2025
Comedy legend Alan Zwiebel is interviewed by Bill McCuddy, and vocalist Sal Viviano is among the featured entertainers entertainers.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 23, 2025
Tony Award winner Laura Benanti recently stopped by TODAY to discuss joining Season Four of the crime series Mayor of Kingstown, also speaking on the recent agreements with the Broadway League, which averted a potential Broadway strike. Watch the interview now.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 21, 2025
During Monday's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Laura Benanti reprised her fan-favorite performance as Melania Trump. Watch the clip now!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Billy Crystal has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
Billy Crystal has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Mr. Saturday Night, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Mr. Saturday Night, Contribution to the Theater Award (Drama League Awards) for Mr. Saturday Night, Distinguished Performance Awards (Drama League Awards) for Mr. Saturday Night, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mr. Saturday Night, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Mr. Saturday Night, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Mr. Saturday Night, Best Special Theatrical Event (BroadwayWorld Awards) for 700 Sundays , Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for 700 Sundays and Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for 700 Sundays.
Billy Crystal has received several prestigious awards throughout his career. He won the Contribution to the Theater Award from the Drama League Awards for Mr. Saturday Night. He also earned the Best Special Theatrical Event award from the BroadwayWorld Awards for 700 Sundays. Additionally, he received the Outstanding Solo Performance award from both the Outer Critics Circle Awards and the Drama Desk Awards for 700 Sundays.
Billy Crystal has written 2 shows including 700 Sundays (Playwright), Have a Nice Day (Playwright).
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