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Talented, curly haired comedian who started his acting career on TV shows, most notably, “Saturday Night Live”, before making the transition to big screen feature films including, “Throw Momma From The Train” (1987), “When Harry Met Sally” (1989), “City Slickers” (1991), ”Forget Paris” (1995) & “Analyze This” (1999). Billy has also established himself as one of the most popular personalities to have ever hosted the annual Academy Award ceremonies. He even has a number of “Emmy” trophies to show for it.
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Fact File
Birth Name: Billy Crystal
Date Of Birth: 14th March 1947
Place Of Birth: Long Beach, Long Island, New York, USA
Height: 5’ 8”
Trademark: Short curly hair with receding hairline
Spouse: Janice Goldfinger (1970 - Present)
Big Screen Debut: “Rabbit Test” (1978)
Quote: "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."
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Billy Crystal’s Top 10 Movies on DVD
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Running Scared [DVD](1986) DVD Billy Crystal and Gregory Hines star as two Chicago cops whose final month on the force may be their last month anywhere, if the drug kingpin they're trying to catch has anything to say about it. With Dan Hedaya, Jimmy Smits. 107 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital Surround, French Dolby Digital Surround, Spanish Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: French, Spanish; outtakes; theatrical trailer.
The Princess Bride (Special Edition) [DVD](1987) DVD Fun, fetching fantasy for the family from Rob Reiner, following the fairy tale quest of a young swashbuckler to rescue the title heroine from the evil machinations of her husband-to-be, a wily prince. Robin Wright and Cary Elwes are the young lovers; Billy Crystal, Mandy Patinkin, Wallace Shawn, Andre the Giant and Peter Falk. 98 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; audio commentary by Reiner; "making of" documentary; featurettes; more.
When Harry Met Sally... [DVD](1989) DVD Engaging and smartly performed comedy stars Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan as a pair of longtime platonic friends determined not to let sex mess up a great relationship, until... Rob Reiner's wry and winning look at friendship, love and that gray area in between co-stars Carrie Fisher, Bruno Kirby. 95 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: French, Spanish; audio commentary by Reiner; "making of" documentary; deleted scenes; interviews; music video; theatrical trailer; more.
City Slickers [DVD](1991) DVD Hilarious mid-life crisis comedy stars Billy Crystal as a New York radio ad man in his late 30s who joins pals Daniel Stern and Bruno Kirby for a special vacation to re-evaluate their lives, heading to the Southwest to take part in a cattle drive overseen by a crusty cowpoke (Oscar-winner Jack Palance). Helen Slater, Patricia Wettig co-star. 114 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital stereo, French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: French, Spanish; theatrical trailer.
City Slickers II: The Legend Of Curly's Gold [DVD](1994) DVD Laugh-filled sequel to the hit sagebrush farce finds Billy Crystal heading back to the West with pal Daniel Stern and brother Jon Lovitz to search for treasure hidden by their late cowpoke pardner. While hunting for the loot, the trio encounter Curly's twin brother, Duke (played by Jack Palance), and the fun begins. Patricia Wettig co-stars. 115 min.
Fathers' Day [DVD](1997) DVD When conservative lawyer Billy Crystal and off-the-wall writer Robin Williams are each contacted by ex-flame Nastassja Kinski and told they're the father of her runaway teenage son, this "odd couple" sets out on a comical cross-country search for "their boy." Based on the French film "Les Comperes," this laugh-filled hit also stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus. 99 min. Widescreen (Enhanced) and Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.0; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; production notes; theatrical trailer.
My Giant [DVD](1998) DVD A business trip to Romania for career-driven talent agent Billy Crystal takes a surprise detour when an car crash lands him in a monastery that's also home to 7'7" Max (NBA star Gheorghe Muresan). Thinking that this gentle giant could be a hot Hollywood property, Crystal brings Mac back to America to make him a "big" star. Funny and touching comedy also stars Kathleen Quinlan and Steven Seagal in an amusing turn as himself. 104 min. Widescreen (Enhanced) and Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English, French; production notes; theatrical trailers.
Analyze This [DVD](1999) DVD Mirthful mob farce starring Billy Crystal as a New York psychiatrist enlisted to help gangster Robert De Niro, whose recent anxiety has affected his ability to rule with an iron fist. De Niro's dependence on Crystal's therapy soon threatens the doc's life, his Miami vacation and his impending marriage to newscaster Lisa Kudrow. With Chazz Palminteri. 103 min. Widescreen (Enhanced) and Standard; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1; audio commentary by De Niro, Crystal, others; documentary; filmographies; theatrical trailer.
America's Sweethearts [DVD](2001) DVD When Hollywood supercouple John Cusack and Catherine Zeta-Jones' marriage hits the skids and threatens to derail their latest film, studio publicist Billy Crystal must work overtime at a lavish press junket to hide the pair's animosity and neuroses. Making matters worse are the director's refusal to show the movie and Cusack's growing attraction to Julia Roberts, Zeta-Jones' put-upon sister and personal assistant, in this hit mix of romantic comedy and Tinseltown satire. With Hank Azaria, Stanley Tucci, Christopher Walken. 103 min. Widescreen (Enhanced) and Standard; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Surround, French Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, French; featurette; deleted scenes; theatrical trailers; filmo
Analyze That [DVD](2002) DVD After convincing prison officials he's nuts, mafia boss Robert De Niro gets released into the custody of therapist Billy Crystal. Now a houseguest in Crystal's home, De Niro promises to go straight, accepting a job as a technical advisor on a "Sopranos"-style cable TV show. But his status as a law-abiding citizen is cut short when a power play by rival mob diva Cathy Moriarty-Gentile forces De Niro back into the life, leaving Crystal to, once again, clean up the mess. Lisa Kudrow, Anthony La Paglia also star. 95 min. Standard; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; audio commentary; "making of" documentary; theatrical trailer; trivia.
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Billy Crystal Videos & DVDs - Complete List
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Billy Crystal at Hollywood Teen Movies
The following Billy Crystal movies are featured at Hollywood Teen Movies Click the movie titles below to visit the feature pages:
America’s Sweethearts (2001)
Comedy & Slapstick at Hollywood Teen Movies
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