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Billy Crystal Wiki Biography

William Edward Crystal was born on the 14^th March 1948, in Manhattan, New York City USA of Jewish descent. Billy Crystal is a well known comedian and actor though he has accumulated his net worth as a producer and writer, too. In fact, Billy is recognised as one of the best comedians and comedy actors worldwide, proven by the number of awards he has won, which achievements have been reached through the long-spanned career of Billy Crystal since 1975, and which still continues.

So just nhow rich is Billy Crystal? Reportedly, Billy has accumulated a net worth of over $45 million, during his career in the entertainment industry of over more than 40 years.

Billy Crystal grew up in The Bronx; later the family moved to Long Beach on Long Island New York. He was educated at Long Beach High School, and graduated from the Tisch School of Arts with a BFA majoring in film and television directing, tutored by Martin Scorsese, and together with Christopher Guest, Oliver Stone. As an actor he debuted on television, performing in episodes of several series including “All in the Family” (1976). His most important roles on the television were in the role of Jodie Dallas in the sitcom “Soap” (1977-1981), hosting “Saturday Night Live” (1984–1985) and hosting the telecasts of Grammy Awards 29^th, 30^th and 31^st. The comedy television series “The Comedians” in which Billy Crystal co-starred with Josh Gad is also created, co-produced and written by Crystal, himself. All these appearance added significantly to Billy’s net worth, as well as bringing him more and more to audiences’ attention.

Billy Crystal has also landed many roles on the big screen. Among his most prominent roles are the ones that were worth awards including the roles landed in the comedy “City Slickers” (1991) directed by Ron Underwood, the gangster comedy film “Analyze This” (1999) directed by Harold Ramis, family comedy film “Parental Guidance” (2012) directed by Andy Fickman and others. More, he has also directed, produced and written the screenplays for feature films, such as “Mr. Saturday Night” (1992) and “Forget Paris” (1995). Again, these all contributed to Billy’s net worth.

Billy Crystal has also been praised for his hosting of the Academy Awards (1990-1993, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2004 and 2012). Furthermore, he was awarded for acting in a one man play “700 Sundays” (2005 – 2006).

Overall, Billy has been nominated for more than 70 honours, and his wins include five CableACE Awards, five American Comedy Awards, six Primetime Emmy Awards, Golden Apple Award, TCA award, Creative Achievement Award, AFI Star Award, Drama Desk Award, Mark Twain Prize for American Humour and many others. In addition to this, he has been named a Disney Legend, Comedy Star of the Decade(1991), and was rewarded with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the same year.

It should be noted that Crystal has released five books including “Absolutely Mahvelous” (1986) and “Still Foolin’ ‘Em: Where I’ve Been, Where I’m Going, and Where the Hell Are My Keys?” (2013). All the previously mentioned careers added financially to the overall size of Billy Crystal’s net worth, proving that the personality of Crystal is really an exceptional one.

Concerning the private life of the legendary comedian, he has been married to wife Janice Goldfinger since 1970, and they have two girls who are involved into entertainment industry, as an actress and a producer. Billy Crystal and his wife live in Pacific Palisades, California.

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Billy Crystal Quick Info

Billy Crystal Trademarks

1. His act often has imitations of people from the 1930s-40s

Billy Crystal Quotes

• [on his life as a university student] I have to admit I was a little bit of a misfit. I was a film directing major at NYU – I’m still not sure why I became a directing major when I was really an actor and a comedian. It was a class of film people and my professor was Marty [Martin Scorsese]. Mr. Scorsese, as I called him, which I still do when I see him because he gave me a C.
• My first trip into the men’s room at Yankee Stadium was when I was 8. Not being very tall, I was at eye level to a pretty horrible sight. They had these troughs. Everyone was standing over them. It was like all the horses in the lineup at the Kentucky Derby-like the wall would open and they’d all start running. It was awful. I couldn’t pee in public restrooms until I was 39.
• [on hosting the Academy Awards] Whatever your approach, the world is a rough room. And it’s a big room. Not everybody is going to like what you have to say. But when you’re up there, look like you want to be there. You’re the captain of show business that night. That’s your job.
• In high school, I was the class comedian as opposed to the class clown. The difference is, the class clown is the guy who drops his pants at the football game, the class comedian is the guy who talked him into it.
• Women need a reason to have sex. Men just need a place.

Billy Crystal Important Facts

• $25,000 /week
• Was originally offered the role of Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story (1995) but he turned it down. After he watched the movie he said that turning down the role was the biggest mistake of his career.
• He appeared in three films with Robin Williams: Hamlet (1996), Fathers’ Day (1997) and Deconstructing Harry (1997).
• Close friends with Whoopi Goldberg, and Robin Williams.
• Holds a BFA in television direction from New York University.
• Taught math, wood shop, and girls gym at Long Beach High School and in Long Beach, New York.
• He has two older brothers: Joel and Richard Crystal.
• He has two daughters with his wife, Janice: Jennifer Crystal Foley and Lindsay Crystal.
• His paternal grandparents were Russian Jewish immigrants. His maternal grandfather was an Austrian Jewish immigrant, and his maternal grandmother was born in New York, to a Russian Jewish father and a Lithuanian Jewish mother (from Ariogala, Kaunas).
• He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on June 4, 1991.
• Has appeared with David Paymer in four films: City Slickers (1991), Mr. Saturday Night (1992), City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly’s Gold (1994) and In Search of Dr. Seuss (1994).
• Has appeared with Robin Williams in four films: In Search of Dr. Seuss (1994), Hamlet (1996), Fathers’ Day (1997), Deconstructing Harry (1997) and a cameo in Friends (1994).
• His acting mentor was Katherine Helmond.
• Studied drama at HB Studio in Greenwich Village, New York City.
• Is one of the few non-African Americans on Saturday Night Live (1975) to perform in a “blackface” routine, but in full make-up prosthetics and as a realistic, non-stereotypical character.
• On March 12, 2008 as a 60th birthday gift, he signed a one day minor league contract with New York Yankees. On March 13, 2008, he played his only game with the Yanks vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates at DH wearing #60. In his first and only at bat, he made contact with a foul ball but struck out. He received a standing ovation. Just one day later, the Yanks officially released him.
• Recipient of the Kennedy Center’s 2007 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
• Good friends with Serbian NBA superstar Vlade Divac.
• Used to be the opening act for Sammy Davis Jr..
• Considered for the role of Wilbur Turnblad in Hairspray (2007), which went to Christopher Walken.
• Is a huge fan of the Zach Braff sitcom Scrubs (2001), and donated a clip of When Harry Met Sally… (1989) for an episode.
• Won a Special Theatrical Event Tony Award in 2005 for his one-man show, “700 Sundays”, described as an “autobiographical journey”. In November 2013, Crystal is set to bring the show back to Broadway.
• Auditioned for the role of Jack Tripper on Three’s Company (1976) – the character of a straight man impersonating a gay man. Ironically, he went on to play the role of Jody Dallas on Soap (1977) – the first openly gay character on prime-time network television.
• Wrote the children’s book, “I Already Know I Love You”, dedicated to Ella Ryan Foley, his granddaughter, with illustrations by Elizabeth Saylos.
• In his role imitating real-life character Fernando Lamas, he hit #58 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in 1984 with the catchy and comedic “You Look Mahvelous” which featured Paul Shaffer on keyboards.
• Attended and graduated from Long Beach High School in Long Beach, New York. Class of 1965 who voted him “Most Popular”.
• Biography in: “Who’s Who in Comedy” by Ronald L. Smith, pg. 124-126. New York: Facts on File, 1992. ISBN 0816023387
• Billy claims that his wife, Janice Crystal, was his first and only date.
• His father, Jack Crystal, was a concert promoter who also ran a famous record store on New York City’s 42nd Street.
• When he was a child, one of his babysitters was Billie Holiday.
• Was introduced to wife by close friend, Steve Kohut.
• Was cast as Rob Reiner’s best friend in the All in the Family (1971) episode, All in the Family: New Year’s Wedding (1976), and became his best friend in real life.
• Is a partial owner of the Arizona Diamondbacks, and is a long time and huge fan of the New York Yankees. He is also a huge fan of the Los Angeles Clippers.
• He was Jay Leno’s very first guest on May 25, 1992 when Jay took over the late night throne vacated by Johnny Carson on May 22, 1992.
• Attended Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia for his freshman year on a baseball scholarship but on his arrival was told freshman baseball was cancelled due to budget cuts. He did not return for the sophomore year choosing to attend community college before transferring to NYU.
• Became a grandfather for the 1st time at age 55 when his daughter Jennifer Crystal Foley gave birth to a daughter, Ella Ryan Foley, on June 20, 2003.
• He appeared in the music video and sang in the choir on the song “Voices That Care”.
• His famous uncle, record producer Milton Gabler, founded Commodore Records and later Decca Records (which turned down The Beatles), where he produced the Bill Haley hit “(We’re Gonna) Rock Around the Clock”.
• Younger daughter, Lindsay Crystal, is a filmmaker.

Billy Crystal Filmography

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