Billy Crystal

Billy Crystal is a famous American actor, comedian, producer and director. He shot into fame due to his role in the ABC show “Soap”, a sitcom. Due to which he was also allowed to be a part of the American comedy show “Saturday Night Live”. He is also a renowned and beloved television host. He has been the host for 3 Grammy Awards and 9 Academy Award ceremonies. In addition, he had appeared in many successful movies like “The Princess Bride”, “Memories of Me”, “When Harry Met Sally”, and “Parental Guidance”.

Well, how well do you know about Billy Crystal? If not much, we have compiled all you need to know about Billy Crystal’s net worth in 2021, his age, height, weight, wife, kids, biography and complete details about his life. Well, if you’re all set, here is what we know about Billy Crystal to date.

Biography and Early Life

William Edward Crystal was born on March 14, 1948, in Manhattan, New York, US. He belonged to a well-to-do family. His father, Jack Crystal, owned the Commodore Music Store founded by his maternal grandfather. His mother was Helen Crystal, who was a housewife. Joel Crystal and Richard Crystal are his older brothers.

When he was very young, his family moved to Long Beach, Long Island, New York. He is Jewish. Billy’s father was also a jazz promoter and producer, and many musicians were invited to their house as guests. As a child, he had a natural talent to make people laugh and recreate comedic scenes with his brothers.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Billy Crystal in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, Billy Crystal’s age is 73 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 14 March 1948. Though, he is 5′ 6″ in feet and inches and 170 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 154 lbs in Pound and 70kg in Kilograms.

Education

Billy graduated from Long Beach High School in 1965. Then he got a baseball scholarship to Marshall University in West Virginia. Crystal’s interest in baseball was due to his father, who was a pitcher himself. He learnt about the HB Studio and studied acting there. He then decided to stay in New York so that he could be close to his future wife Janice and attended the Nassau Community College with her. After some time, he took a transfer to New York University. He graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Fine Arts from its School of Fine Arts in 1970.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

Despite his many charms, Billy has only ever dated one girl, starting from high school. She is Janice Goldfinger, and they married on June 4 1970, in New York. The have two daughters, Jennifer Crystal Foley and Lindsay Crystal. Jennifer is an actress, while Lindsay is a producer. They are also blessed with grandchildren and live in Los Angeles.

Is Billy Crystal Gay?

We have not found any conclusive reports stating that Billy Crystal might call him gay. He has worked with many male colleagues but has not reported any interest in homosexual relationships. Furthermore, he has been happily married to his wife for almost 50 years.

Professional Career

Billy began his career in acting through comedy. In 1969, he formed a comedy group with two of his classmates from Nassau. They performed together for around four years, after which Billy decided to go solo. He pursued a career in a solo stand up comedy and performed in various clubs in New York.

Eventually, he was spotted by a producer and was roped in to perform on the first episode of “Saturday Night Live”. However, the deal was never later canceled due to some differences and issues. But as fate would have it, he got his first breakthrough role and appeared in “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson”.

His breakthrough role in the world of television came in the form of his role in the ABC sitcom “Soap”, where he played an openly gay character. He also entered the movie industry with his role in the movie “Rabbit Test” (1978). In 1982 he started his own talk show, “The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour”, which got cancelled after shooting for only five episodes. But he got on board with “Saturday Night Live” again to become a host for them and was eventually offered a place in the cast. He launched “Comic Relief”, a comedy fundraiser which was a huge success.

He has starred in many hit movies like “This Is Spinal Tap” (1984), “Throw Momma From The Train” (1987), “Memories of Me” (1988), “City Slickers” (1991) and “Analyze This” (1999). He has also lent his voice to the character of Mike Wazowski in the popular Monsters, Inc. films.

He had been in demand for high profile award ceremonies. He has hosted the Grammy awards three times and the Academy Awards nine times.

Awards

Billy Crystal is a multitalented man and has many awards to his name. He has won five Primetime Emmy Awards, four of those for hosting award ceremonies. He has also won several American Comedy Awards and has been honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. He was also given a star in the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1991.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Billy Crystal in 2021

As of 2021, Billy Crystal has a net worth of $70 million. He has earned most of his fortune through acting and comedy. However, Billy established himself in the world of entertainment through hard work and talent. He has starred in many blockbuster movies and hit television shows. He is also a published author with five books under his belt.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

• Mr Crystal is also to be a wonderful author with five published books.

Billy Crystal is a man with a colorful career. He has won the hearts of many fans with his acting and comedic timing. He may be in his seventies but is still working on various projects and continues to inspire younger actors with his performances.