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Biography
William Edward "Billy" Crystal (born March 14, 1948) is an American actor, filmmaker, and comedian. He gained prominence in the 1970s for playing Jodie Dallas on the ABC sitcom “Soap” and became a Hollywood film star during the 1990s, appearing in the critical and box office successes When “Harry Met Sally...” and “City Slickers.” He is also known for his role as Mike in the “Monsters Inc.” franchise, and roles in “The Princess Bride,” “Analyze This,” and “Throw Momma From the Train.” He has hosted the Academy Awards eight times.
Acted in 69
2020s
- 2025
Monsters Funday Football
Mike Wazowski (Voice)
- 2024
- 2022
Mr. Saturday Night
Buddy Young, Jr.
- 2021
- 2020
In Search of the Sanderson Sisters: A Hocus Pocus Hulaween Takeover
Miracle Max
A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion
Miracle Max
The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault
(archive footage)
2010s
- 2019
Untogether
David
- 2017
City Slickers In Westworld
Mitch Robbins
- 2016
- 2015
First Pitch
Movie
The Comedians
Billy · 13 episodes
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
The Savoy King: Chick Webb & the Music That Changed America
Mezzy Mezzrow (voice)
Small Apartments
Burt Walnut
- 2011
When Harry Met Sally 2 with Billy Crystal & Helen Mirren
Harry
- 2010
2000s
- 2008
Comic Relief: The Greatest... and the Latest
Movie
- 2006
Comic Relief 2006
Movie
- 2002
- 2001
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
- 1997
- 1996
- 1995
- 1994
In Search of Dr. Seuss
The Voice of America (voice)
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
Mitch Robbins
- 1993
- 1992
Mr. Saturday Night
Buddy Young Jr.
- 1991
1980s
- 1989
Comic Relief III
Movie
- 1988
- 1987
- 1986
- 1984
- 1982
- 1981
- 1980
Enola Gay: The Men, the Mission, the Atomic Bomb
Lt. Jacob 'Jake' Beser
1970s
- 1979
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
Danny Doyle · 2 episodes
The T.V. Show
Movie
- 1978
Rabbit Test
Lionel Carpenter
- 1977
- 1975
Saturday Night Live with Howard Cosell
TV
- 1971
Produced 16
2020s
- 2024
- 2022
Mr. Saturday Night
Executive Producer
- 2021
- 2020
2010s
- 2015
The Comedians
Executive Producer
- 2012
- 2011
When Harry Met Sally 2 with Billy Crystal & Helen Mirren
Executive Producer
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
- 1995
- 1994
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
Producer
- 1992
Mr. Saturday Night
Producer
- 1991
Wrote 14
2020s
- 2022
Mr. Saturday Night
Writer
- 2021
2010s
- 2014
2000s
- 2001
1990s
- 1998
- 1995
- 1994
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
Screenplay
- 1992
Mr. Saturday Night
Writer
- 1991
Sessions
Writer
1980s
- 1988
- 1984
Billy Crystal: A Comic's Line
Writer
1970s
- 1979
The T.V. Show
Writer
- 1975
1950s
- 1953
Directed 5
2020s
- 2021
2000s
- 2001
1990s
- 1995
- 1992
Mr. Saturday Night
Director
1980s
- 1986
Billy Crystal: Don't Get Me Started
Director
Created 1
1990s
- 1991
Sessions
Creator
Appearances110
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
FireAid Benefit Concert
Self
- 2024
King Kong: Monster and Myth
Self - Actor (archive footage)
- 2023
It Ain't Over
Self
- 2022
- 2021
Roll Up Your Sleeves
Self
- 2020
Bugs Bunny's 80th What's Up, Doc-umentary!
Narrator (voice)
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #4: Follow Your Own Star
Self
Feeding America Comedy Festival
Self
2010s
- 2019
Scenes from a Friendship
Self
- 2018
Shut Up and Dribble
Self - Entertainer · 2 episodes
- 2017
This Is Bob Hope...
Narrator (voice)
Sammy Davis, Jr.: I've Gotta Be Me
Self
- 2015
Kareem: Minority of One
Self
- 2014
Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip
Self
- 2013
- 2012
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
Self
- 2011
Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis
Self
The Love We Make
Self
Pixar 25 Magic Moments
Self
2000s
- 2009
Make 'Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America
Self - Host · 6 episodes
Studio 42 with Bob Costas
Self · 1 episode
- 2007
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Self
- 2006
Tony Bennett: An American Classic
Self
Kings of Comedy USA
Self (archive footage)
- 2005
Mantle
Self
Costas Now
Self · 1 episode
Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found
Self
- 2003
Christmas from Hollywood
Self (archive footage)
- 2002
Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute
Self
- 2001
Muhammad Ali - Through The Eyes Of The World
Self
The Concert for New York City
Self
As You Wish: The Story of 'The Princess Bride'
Self
How Harry Met Sally…
Self
1990s
- 1999
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
Self
- 1998
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Eddie Murphy
Self (archive footage)
The Warner Bros. Story: 75 Years of Laughter
Self - Host
Warner Bros. 75th Anniversary: No Guts, No Glory
Self - Host (segment "75 Years of Laughter")
- 1997
Sports on the Silver Screen
Self (archive footage)
Stand Tall
Self
- 1996
Caesar's Writers
Self - Host
- 1995
Comic Relief VII
Self - Host
- 1994
Inside the Actors Studio
Self · 1 episode
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Self (archive footage)
Comic Relief VI
Self - Host
A Century of Cinema
Self
- 1993
- 1992
When It Was a Game 2
Self (voice)
- 1991
Voices That Care
Self - Choir Member
Branford Marsalis: Steep
Self
1980s
- 1989
Billy Crystal: Midnight Train to Moscow
Self
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
Self
- 1988
An All-Star Toast to the Improv
Self
Grand Slam!
Self
- 1986
Billy Crystal: Don't Get Me Started
Self
Comic Relief
Self - Host · 8 episodes
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
Self
- 1985
Richard Lewis: I'm In Pain
Self
Night of 100 Stars II
Self
- 1984
Billy Crystal: A Comic's Line
Self
- 1982
Catch A Rising Star: 10th Anniversary Special
Self
Doug Henning's World of Magic
Self
- 1980
1970s
- 1976
- 1975
Doug Henning's World of Magic
Self · 1 episode
1960s
- 1962
- 1961
1950s
- 1959
The Grammys
Self · 1 episode
- 1953
Thanked in the credits1
2000s
- 2008





