Billy Crystal: Quick Facts
News •
'Other Desert Cities' '860' 'A Few Good Men' See Broadway Momentum
• Oct. 20, 2026, 4:16 PM ET (The Hollywood Reporter)
Billy Crystal doesn’t trust God after Pacific Palisades fire and Rob Reiner’s death
• Oct. 14, 2026, 8:44 PM ET (Los Angeles Times)
Facts
| Also Known As | William Edward Crystal |
|---|---|
| Born | March 14, 1948 (age 78) • 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.
Photos
Related Biographies
Amy Poehler
American comedian and actress
Steve Martin
American actor and writer
Carol Burnett
American comedian and actress
Tina Fey
American comedian, writer, and actress
Woody Allen
American director, writer, and actor
Adam Sandler
American comedian and actor
Louis C.K.
American comedian and writer
Will Ferrell
American actor and writer
Melissa McCarthy
American actress
Donald Glover
American writer, actor, and musician
Ben Stiller
American actor, writer, and director
Ellen DeGeneres
American comedian and television host
Sid Caesar
American comedian
Eddie Murphy
American actor and comedian
Bill Murray
American comedian and actor
Dave Chappelle
American comedian and actor
Bob Newhart
American actor and comedian
Jonathan Winters
American comedian
Ben Elton
British actor, writer, and comedian
Kitano Takeshi
Japanese actor and director
