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.

Billy Crystal

Acting Born March 14, 1948 Long Beach, Long Island, New York, USA

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.

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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

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Late Night with Seth Meyers

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Late Night with Seth Meyers

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The Daily Show

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Late Show with David Letterman

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The Mike Douglas Show

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