Billy Crystal
Birth Place: Long Beach, NY, USA
Latest News on Billy Crystal:
United Solo Concludes Fall 2025 Season With Closing Gala (Nov 26, 2025)
Brad Zimmerman To Bring MY SON THE WAITER: A JEWISH TRAGEDY & STILL NOT FAMOUS To Lake Worth Playhouse (Nov 20, 2025)
Exclusive: Shoshana Bean Makes Carnegie Hall Solo Debut- Watch Highlights (Nov 10, 2025)
United Solo Concludes Fall 2025 Season With Closing Gala (Nov 26, 2025)
Brad Zimmerman To Bring MY SON THE WAITER: A JEWISH TRAGEDY & STILL NOT FAMOUS To Lake Worth Playhouse (Nov 20, 2025)
Exclusive: Shoshana Bean Makes Carnegie Hall Solo Debut- Watch Highlights (Nov 10, 2025)
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
Playwright
Playwright
Movies
Rabbit Test
[ 1978 ] Lionel Carpenter
[ 1978 ] Lionel Carpenter
Animalympics
[ 1980 ] Rugs Turkell, Joey Gongolong, Art Antica
[ 1980 ] Rugs Turkell, Joey Gongolong, Art Antica
This Is Spinal Tap
[ 1984 ] Morty the Mime
[ 1984 ] Morty the Mime
Running Scared
[ 1986 ] Danny Costanzo
[ 1986 ] Danny Costanzo
Throw Momma from the Train
[ 1987 ] Larry
[ 1987 ] Larry
The Princess Bride
[ 1987 ] Miracle Max
[ 1987 ] Miracle Max
Memories of Me
[ 1988 ] Abbie
[ 1988 ] Abbie
When Harry Met Sally...
[ 1989 ] Harry Burns
[ 1989 ] Harry Burns
City Slickers
[ 1991 ] Mitch Robbins
[ 1991 ] Mitch Robbins
Mr. Saturday Night
[ 1992 ] Buddy Young Jr.
[ 1992 ] Buddy Young Jr.
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
[ 1994 ] Mitch Robbins
[ 1994 ] Mitch Robbins
Forget Paris
[ 1995 ] Mickey
[ 1995 ] Mickey
Hamlet
[ 1996 ] First Gravedigger
[ 1996 ] First Gravedigger
Fathers' Day
[ 1997 ] Jack Lawrence
[ 1997 ] Jack Lawrence
Deconstructing Harry
[ 1997 ] Larry, The Devil
[ 1997 ] Larry, The Devil
My Giant
[ 1998 ] SamSammyKamin
[ 1998 ] SamSammyKamin
Analyze This
[ 1999 ] Dr. Ben Sobel
[ 1999 ] Dr. Ben Sobel
America's Sweethearts
[ 2001 ] Lee Phillips
[ 2001 ] Lee Phillips
Monsters, Inc.
[ 2001 ] Mike
[ 2001 ] Mike
Analyze That
[ 2002 ] Ben Sobel
[ 2002 ] Ben Sobel
Howl's Moving Castle
[ 2004 ] Calcifer
[ 2004 ] Calcifer
Cars
[ 2006 ] Mike Car
[ 2006 ] Mike Car
I'm Still Here
[ 2010 ] Billy Crystal
[ 2010 ] Billy Crystal
Parental Guidance
[ 2012 ] Artie Decker
[ 2012 ] Artie Decker
Small Apartments
[ 2012 ] Burt Walnut
[ 2012 ] Burt Walnut
Monsters University
[ 2013 ] Mike
[ 2013 ] Mike
The Comedian
[ 2016 ] Billy Crystal
[ 2016 ] Billy Crystal
Untogether
[ 2018 ] David
[ 2018 ] David
Standing Up, Falling Down
[ 2019 ] Marty
[ 2019 ] Marty
Here Today
[ 2021 ] Charlie Burnz
[ 2021 ] Charlie Burnz
TV Shows
Monsters at Work
Mike
Mike
Soap
Jodie Dallas
Jodie Dallas
Web Therapy
Garreth Pink
Garreth Pink
Monsters at Work
[ 2021-2024 ] Mike
[ 2021-2024 ] Mike
Before
Eli
Eli
Before
Eli
Eli
Monsters at Work
[ 2021-2024 ] Mike
[ 2021-2024 ] Mike
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
Videos
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
Video: Watch a Kennedy Center Honors Preview With Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tituss Burgess & More
by Michael Major - 2023-12-26 09:42:20
Video: Eden Espinosa Performs 'Time For Starting Over' From 17 AGAIN; Cast Recording Available Now!
by Stephi Wild - 2023-12-01 10:09:47
Video: Alex Edelman Talks JUST FOR US, His Love For Mariah Carey, and More on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE
by Stephi Wild - 2023-11-03 10:49:21
Video: Randy Graff Looks Back on MR. SATURDAY NIGHT
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2022-12-01 13:07:56
News
United Solo Concludes Fall 2025 Season With Closing Gala
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 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.
Brad Zimmerman To Bring MY SON THE WAITER: A JEWISH TRAGEDY & STILL NOT FAMOUS To Lake Worth Playhouse
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 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.
Exclusive: Shoshana Bean Makes Carnegie Hall Solo Debut- Watch Highlights
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 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!
Review: The Friars Put on a Show at Patsy's Italian Restaurant
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 Stephen Sorokoff - Oct 29, 2025
Comedy legend Alan Zwiebel is interviewed by Bill McCuddy, and vocalist Sal Viviano is among the featured entertainers entertainers.
Video: Laura Benanti Talks MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN Role, Averted Broadway Strike
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 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.
Video: Laura Benanti Returns as First Lady Melania Trump on THE LATE SHOW
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!
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!
Video: Shoshana Bean Previews New Song 'Let Me Believe'
by Michael Major - Sep 26, 2025
Shoshana Bean is giving London audiences a special preview of her new album this weekend! In anticipation for her upcoming concert, she shared a video of 'Let Me Believe,' which she says is one of her favorites.
by Michael Major - Sep 26, 2025
Shoshana Bean is giving London audiences a special preview of her new album this weekend! In anticipation for her upcoming concert, she shared a video of 'Let Me Believe,' which she says is one of her favorites.
Marc Shaiman to Release New Career-Spanning Memoir in 2026
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 18, 2025
Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist Marc Shaiman, co-writer of such shows as Hairspray, Some Like It Hot, and Smash, will release a new memoir, diving into his five-decade career on Broadway and Hollywood.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 18, 2025
Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist Marc Shaiman, co-writer of such shows as Hairspray, Some Like It Hot, and Smash, will release a new memoir, diving into his five-decade career on Broadway and Hollywood.
Thomas Hopkins Productions Launches 'End Card' Screen Division with Paul McKenzie and Gio Messale
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 4, 2025
Thomas Hopkins Productions (THP), the award–winning company renowned for its work across theatre and live performance, has announced the launch of its screen-focused division End Card.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 4, 2025
Thomas Hopkins Productions (THP), the award–winning company renowned for its work across theatre and live performance, has announced the launch of its screen-focused division End Card.
Pace University's Sands College Of Performing Arts Welcomes Three New Faculty Members
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2025
Pace University's Sands College of Performing Arts announced the appointment of three distinguished artists to its faculty for Fall 2025. Learn more about the new appointments here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2025
Pace University's Sands College of Performing Arts announced the appointment of three distinguished artists to its faculty for Fall 2025. Learn more about the new appointments here!
Photos: Billy Crystal Visits HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL
by Bruce Glikas - Aug 6, 2025
Billy Crystal recently stopped by Heathers: The Musical to pay a visit to the off-Broadway musical revival. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the moment, taking photos of Crystal with the Heathers cast. Check out photos here!
by Bruce Glikas - Aug 6, 2025
Billy Crystal recently stopped by Heathers: The Musical to pay a visit to the off-Broadway musical revival. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the moment, taking photos of Crystal with the Heathers cast. Check out photos here!
The High Stakes of Broadway Recasting
by Ben Waterhouse - Aug 1, 2025
Recasting a star who is above the title of a musical is a tricky endeavor. That balance of someone who artistically fulfills the role and someone who can sell enough tickets to be worthy of the above-the-title placement is a complex one, and it seems to becoming a more and more common trend recently for shows, particularly star-driven revivals, to not do a second casting, even if they are financially successful.
by Ben Waterhouse - Aug 1, 2025
Recasting a star who is above the title of a musical is a tricky endeavor. That balance of someone who artistically fulfills the role and someone who can sell enough tickets to be worthy of the above-the-title placement is a complex one, and it seems to becoming a more and more common trend recently for shows, particularly star-driven revivals, to not do a second casting, even if they are financially successful.
Tickets Now On Sale For United Solo's Fall 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 24, 2025
United Solo Theatre Festival has officially opened ticket sales for its Fall 2025 season at its home base, Theatre Row, in New York City. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 24, 2025
United Solo Theatre Festival has officially opened ticket sales for its Fall 2025 season at its home base, Theatre Row, in New York City. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
BroadwayHD Partners with Endeavor Streaming
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 3, 2025
Theatre streaming service, BroadwayHD, has partnered with Endeavor Streaming to deliver an elevated viewing experience for its subscribers and extend the reach of its Broadway caliber shows to more theatre fans around the world.
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 3, 2025
Theatre streaming service, BroadwayHD, has partnered with Endeavor Streaming to deliver an elevated viewing experience for its subscribers and extend the reach of its Broadway caliber shows to more theatre fans around the world.
HEATHERS THE MUSICAL Extended Through January 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2025
Heathers The Musical as extended its limited engagement at New World Stages for an additional four months. Learn more about the Off-Broadway production and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2025
Heathers The Musical as extended its limited engagement at New World Stages for an additional four months. Learn more about the Off-Broadway production and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: TCM Spotlights the United Palace Theatre with Lin-Manuel Miranda
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 27, 2025
In the latest installment of their ongoing Still Now Showing series, Turner Classic Movies explores the history of the United Palace Theatre in New York's Washington Heights, with help from Broadway's Lin-Manuel Miranda. Watch the video now!
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 27, 2025
In the latest installment of their ongoing Still Now Showing series, Turner Classic Movies explores the history of the United Palace Theatre in New York's Washington Heights, with help from Broadway's Lin-Manuel Miranda. Watch the video now!
DEATH BECOMES HER Cast Recording is Now Available on CD
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2025
The physical CD edition of the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Death Becomes Her is available now! The 24-track album was released on digital platforms for streaming earlier this spring
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2025
The physical CD edition of the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Death Becomes Her is available now! The 24-track album was released on digital platforms for streaming earlier this spring
Adelaide Festival Centre Reveals 2024 Walk of Fame Stars
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2025
In recognition of the spectacular performances presented at Adelaide Festival Centre’s venues last year, the 2024 recipients of the star-studded Adelaide Festival Centre Walk of Fame have been announced.
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2025
In recognition of the spectacular performances presented at Adelaide Festival Centre’s venues last year, the 2024 recipients of the star-studded Adelaide Festival Centre Walk of Fame have been announced.
SNL 50th Anniversary Special to Receive Encore Broadcast
by Josh Sharpe - May 16, 2025
NBC will broadcast an encore presentation of the highly rated and critically acclaimed “SNL50: The Anniversary Special” on Sunday, June 8 at 7:30-11 p.m. ET/PT.
by Josh Sharpe - May 16, 2025
NBC will broadcast an encore presentation of the highly rated and critically acclaimed “SNL50: The Anniversary Special” on Sunday, June 8 at 7:30-11 p.m. ET/PT.
Video: Marissa Jaret Winokur Hopes to Return to Broadway
by Josh Sharpe - May 16, 2025
Tony Award-winning actress Marissa Jaret Winokur recently visited Sherri to discuss her return to the stage with Mama I’m a Big Girl Now and also teased a return to Broadway. Watch the interview now!
by Josh Sharpe - May 16, 2025
Tony Award-winning actress Marissa Jaret Winokur recently visited Sherri to discuss her return to the stage with Mama I’m a Big Girl Now and also teased a return to Broadway. Watch the interview now!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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?
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.
What awards has Billy Crystal won?
Billy Crystal has received several awards, including the Contribution to the Theater Award from the Drama League Awards for Mr. Saturday Night. He won the Best Special Theatrical Event at the BroadwayWorld Awards for 700 Sundays. Additionally, he earned Outstanding Solo Performance honors for 700 Sundays from both the Outer Critics Circle Awards and the Drama Desk Awards.
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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