Guide Note

Billy Crystal is a Jewish-American actor and comedian. After a brief stint on Saturday Night Live, he launched a successful film career, appearing in The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally..., and later, Analyze This with Robert De Niro and Pixar's Monsters, Inc. In the 1990s, Crystal became a regular host of the Academy Awards, and is second only to Bob Hope for the most ceremonies hosted. On March 10, 2008, the New York Yankees signed Crystal to a one-game contract for an exhibition match against the Pittsburgh Pirates a day before his 60th birthday.

Fast Facts

Born as Israel William Krisstalsterne on March 14, 1948 in Long Island, NY
Emmys: 5
Golden Globe nominations: 3
Notable role: "Harry Burns" in When Harry Met Sally
8-time Academy Awards host
2007 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor recipient

Billy Crystal Timeline

March 14, 1948 Born
1984-85: Saturday Night Live
1986: Running Scared -
1987: Throw Momma from the Train
1989: When Harry Met Sally...
1991: City Slickers
1992: Mr. Saturday Night
1994: City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
1995: Forget Paris
1999: Analyze This
2001: Monsters, Inc.
2002: Analyze That
2006: Cars

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Entertainment | Actors | Film Actors | Film Directors and Producers | Screenwriters and Playwrights

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Billy Crystal

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Reuters: Billy Crystal lives dream, plays for Yankees (March 13, 2008)
Yahoo! Movies: Billy Crystal Profile
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Video: Billy Crystal's Oscar Intro 2004 (Time 4:55)

Billy Crystal News and Articles

Newsday: Billy Crystal strikes out with Yankees (March 13, 2008)
National Post: Crystal signs with Yankees (March 11, 2008)
BBC NEWS: Crystal Joins Baseball's Yankees (March 11, 2008)
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Billy Crystal Photos

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Billy Crystal Videos

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DailyMotion: Billy Crystal's Oscar Intro 2004 (Time 4:55)
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Billy Crystal Gossip and Blogs

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Billy Crystal Biographies and Profiles

Billy Crystal Timeline

Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
1947: Born on March 14
1984-85: Saturday Night Live - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
1986: Running Scared - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
1987: Throw Momma from the Train - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
1989: When Harry Met Sally... - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
1991: City Slickers - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
1992: Mr. Saturday Night - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
1994: City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
1995: Forget Paris - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
1999: Analyze This - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2001: Director 61* - IMDb Listing IMDb Listing
2001: Monsters, Inc. - IMDb Listing IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2002: Analyze That - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2006: Cars - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews

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