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.
Photos
MICHAEL MCKEAN, CHRISTOPHER GUEST, JERRY O'CONNELL, WIL WHEATON, FRED SAVAGE, CARY ELWES, MANDY PATINKIN, CAROL KANE, BILLY CRYSTAL, MEG RYAN, KIEFER SUTHERLAND, DEMI MOORE, KEVIN POLLAK, KATHY BATES, ANNETTE BENING, JOHN CUSACK, DAPHNE ZUNIGA
From: Photos: Barbra Streisand, Moulin Rouge! Reunion & More at the 98th Oscars
MICHAEL MCKEAN, CHRISTOPHER GUEST, JERRY O'CONNELL, WIL WHEATON, FRED SAVAGE, CARY ELWES, MANDY PATINKIN, CAROL KANE, BILLY CRYSTAL, MEG RYAN, KIEFER SUTHERLAND, DEMI MOORE, KEVIN POLLAK, KATHY BATES, ANNETTE BENING, JOHN CUSACK, DAPHNE ZUNIGA
From: Photos: Barbra Streisand, Moulin Rouge! Reunion & More at the 98th Oscars
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
winner
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
winner
Billy Crystal, 7 Sundays
winner
Billy Crystal, 7 Sundays
winner
Billy Crystal, 7 Sundays
Videos
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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
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Video: Marc Shaiman Recalls Journey From Bette Midler Superfan to Collaborator
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-28 10:51:25
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by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-17 10:52:04
Exclusive: Shoshana Bean Makes Carnegie Hall Solo Debut- Watch Highlights
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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
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News
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 14, 2026
On Monday's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Broadway favorite Laura Benanti stopped by the show as the First Lady to shed some light on comments she made during a recent press conference. Watch Benanti
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 12, 2026
Broadway has a long history of one-person shows, including many that have been added to the canon in this century. Seeing one actor powerfully create a whole world on stage can be an exceptional experience. Of course, one handers are hardly one-person projects; while there may only be one actor on stage, they are collaborating with an entire team of creatives, designers, and behind-the-scenes personnel to bring a show to life.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2026
Marc Shaiman will launch a second leg of the Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner Book Tour, with special guests Patti LuPone, Michael Buble, and more!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026
Performances are now underway for the Broadway premiere of the new musical THE LOST BOYS. The production will open on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at The Palace Theatre. Meet the cast of THE LOST BOYS here!
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 18, 2026
The 98th Oscars brought in 17.86 million viewers this past Sunday on ABC and Hulu, coming in about 9% from last year's ceremony. The new dates are the lowest for the annual event since 2022.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2026
The Beverly Hills Film Festival will return April 12–19, 2026 with a record 450 films from more than 65 countries. The festival will feature screenings, panels, and events at venues including TCL Chinese Theatres and The Beverly Hilton.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 16, 2026
The 98th Academy Awards aired on Sunday, and we have collected photos from some of our favorite moments from the ceremony below, featuring Barbra Streisand, Josh Groban, Moulin Rouge! stars Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman and more. Check out the photos below.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2026
Shoshana Bean dished on showing her totally unfiltered self on her new album 'Only Smoke.' Then, she took to the stage alongside Pink to perform a duet of her new song 'Let Me Believe.' Check out the video here!
by Gillian Blum - Mar 2, 2026
Watch Hairspray composer and seven-time Oscar nominee Marc Shaiman speak with CBS Sunday Morning about his new memior, Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories From a Sore Winner.
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.
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 won several awards, including the Contribution to the Theater Award from the Drama League Awards for Mr. Saturday Night. He also received the Best Special Theatrical Event award at the BroadwayWorld Awards for 700 Sundays. Additionally, he won the Outstanding Solo Performance at 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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