Who Is Billy Crystal? Age, Biography and Wiki
As of 2025, Billy Crystal is 77 years old. He was born in Manhattan, New York City, to a Jewish family, which has influenced much of his comedic style and storytelling. Crystal first gained fame on the television show "Saturday Night Live" in the late 1970s, but his breakout movie role came in the 1989 classic "When Harry Met Sally...". Since then, he has starred in numerous hit films, received multiple awards, and demonstrated his versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles.
| Occupation | Stand-up Comedians |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | March 14, 1948 |
| Age | 77 Years |
| Birth Place | New York City, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
| Country | U.S |
Popularity
Billy Crystal's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Billy Crystal stands at approximately 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) tall. His weight is recorded around 175 pounds (79 kg). Throughout his life, Crystal has maintained an active lifestyle, which has contributed to his enduring vitality and presence on screen. While exact measurements may vary, Billy's charismatic personality and engaging on-screen presence are what truly set him apart.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Billy Crystal has been happily married to his wife, Janice Goldfinger, since 1970. The couple has two daughters, Jennifer and Lindsay, who often keep a low profile away from the public eye. Despite rumors and speculation over the years, Crystal has remained steadfast in his commitment to family values, choosing to focus on nurturing his personal relationships above all else.
Crystal gained prominence for television roles as Jodie Dallas on the ABC sitcom Soap from 1977 to 1981 and as a cast member and frequent host of Saturday Night Live from 1984 to 1985. Crystal then became known for his roles in films such as Running Scared (1986), Throw Momma from the Train (1987), Memories of Me (1988), When Harry Met Sally...
(1989), City Slickers (1991), Mr. Saturday Night (1992), Forget Paris (1995), Father's Day (1997), America's Sweethearts (2001), and Parental Guidance (2012). Crystal is the voice of Mike Wazowski in Pixar's Monsters, Inc. franchise. He has hosted the Academy Awards 9 times, beginning in 1990 and most recently in 2012.
Net Worth and Salary
Billy Crystal's estimated net worth in 2025 is around $60 million. He has amassed this wealth through acting, directing, and producing various successful films and television shows over the years. His income is further supplemented by live performances and stand-up comedy tours, which he continues to pursue even at this stage in his life.
Career, Business, and Investments
Crystal's career took off after the success of "When Harry Met Sally...," which remains a staple of romantic comedy. His filmography includes hits like "City Slickers," "Analyze This," and "Monsters, Inc." Beyond acting, Crystal has also ventured into directing and producing, with notable works such as "Mr. Saturday Night" and "The Comedians."
As a savvy businessman, Billy has made several successful investments in the entertainment industry, including partnerships in theatre productions and ventures in television. His dedication to his craft and his entrepreneurial spirit have made him a lasting figure in Hollywood.
In 1991, Crystal created and produced the HBO six-part comedy miniseries Sessions starring Michael McKean and Elliott Gould.
The Los Angeles Times praised the project describing it as "swankily written, elegantly staged and perfectly cast." Crystal then starred in the award-winning buddy comedy City Slickers (1991), which proved very successful both commercially and critically and for which Crystal was nominated for his second Golden Globe.
The film was followed by a sequel, which was less successful. The name of his company is Face Productions.
Entertainment Weekly praised Crystal's performance writing, "It's also the first movie ever to do the talented Billy Crystal justice...he's far more pleasureful to watch in this sort of dramatic-comedy role than, say, Robin Williams, because his comfy, urban-shlemiel personality helps ground the jokes." Following the significant success of these fi
lms, Crystal wrote, directed, and starred in Mr.
Saturday Night (1992) and Forget Paris (1995). In the former, Crystal played a serious role in aging makeup, as an egotistical comedian who reflects back on his career.
Social Network
Billy Crystal is relatively active on social media, primarily using platforms like Twitter and Instagram to connect with fans and share insights into his life and work. He has a loyal following, thanks in part to his warm and approachable online persona, where he often shares anecdotes, promotes his projects, and engages in light-hearted banter with his followers.
Crystal's first film role was in Joan Rivers' 1978 film Rabbit Test, the story of the "world's first pregnant man." Crystal appeared briefly in the Rob Reiner "rockumentary" This Is Spinal Tap (1984) as Morty The Mime, a waiter dressed as a mime at one of Spinal Tap's parties. He shared the scene with a then-unknown, non-speaking Dana Carvey, stating famously that "Mime is money."
Education
Crystal graduated from Marshall College at Long Island University, where he earned a degree in Film and Television. His educational background laid the foundation for his creative pursuits and opened doors into the world of comedy and performance. Through continued learning and refining of his craft, Billy Crystal has established himself as a revered figure in the entertainment industry.
Crystal returned to New York City. For four years, he was part of a comedy trio with two friends. They played colleges and coffee houses and Crystal worked as a substitute teacher on Long Island. Crystal later became a solo act and performed regularly at The Improv and Catch a Rising Star.
In 1976, he appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and on an episode of All in the Family. Crystal was on the dais for the Dean Martin celebrity roast of Muhammad Ali on February 19, 1976, where he performed impressions of both Ali and sportscaster Howard Cosell. This began a lifelong friendship between Ali and Crystal.
