Billy Crystal

Billy Crystal in Warner Brothers' Analyze This - 1999

Biography

Born 03/14/1948

A leading name in contemporary comedy, Crystal has achieved great success as a comedian, sitcom and film actor, sketch comic, filmmaker, and awards show host. A likable stand-up comic, Crystal made the comedy club rounds before being featured on the popular spoof, "Soap" (ABC, 1977-81), as Jodie...
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Awards

  • In 1999, received American Comedy Award for Funniest Male Performer in a Television Special
  • In 1998, received Emmy for Outstanding Performance in a Variety or Music Program
  • In 1993, received American Comedy Award for Lifetime Achievement

Highlights

  • In 2004, Hosted for the eighth time, "The 76th Annual Academy Awards"; Crystal returned after a three year absence
  • In 2004, Returned to the stage in "700 Sundays" an autobiographical one-man show, which portrays multiple characters drawn from Crystal's life from childhood to adulthood
  • In 2002, Reteamed with De Niro for the sequel "Analyze That"

Family & Companions

  • Jack Crystal: father (managed his uncle's Commodore Music Shop in NYC)

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