Actor

Billy Crystal: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films: 84
as director: 1
on screen: 1977–2025
box office: $2.18B
nominations: 2
average score: 65

Born: March 14, 1948 (age 78)
Birthplace: New York City, U.S.
Full name: William Edward Crystal
Citizenship: United States
Occupations: Actor, Comedian, Filmmaker
Years active: 1975-present
Spouses: Janice Goldfinger
Children: 2

Known for

The Best Billy Crystal Movies

The highest-rated films Billy Crystal is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Standing Up, Falling Down (2019) scores highest, at 80. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Billy Crystal's Career in Numbers

Billy Crystal's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Billy Crystal works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from SST: Death Flight (1977) to Before (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Billy Crystal Movies by Decade

1970s 3
1980s 7
1990s 9
2000s 6
2010s 11
2020s 6

The 2010s were Billy Crystal's busiest decade, with 11 films.

Billy Crystal Movies by Genre

Comedy 16
Drama 9
Fantasy 2
History 2
Adventure 2
Animation 2
Mystery 1
Documentary 1
Music 1
Sci-Fi 1

Comedy is the genre Billy Crystal has worked in most, with 16 films, ahead of drama (9).

Billy Crystal Career Milestones

First film: SST: Death Flight 1977
Biggest box office hit: Monsters University $744M worldwide
Best-rated film: Standing Up, Falling Down Movie Echo Score 80
Newest film: Before 2024

84 credits

Billy Crystal Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Billy Crystal is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 1 as director and 41 as actor. Rated films average a score of 65. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Movies Directed by Billy Crystal

2001 61* History

Billy Crystal Movies as an Actor

Billy Crystal in Documentaries & Specials

2 nominations

Billy Crystal: Awards & Nominations

2 nominations across 1 award body, from 1990 to 1992. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards

49th Golden Globe Awards
- Billy Crystal: Nominated Best Actor – Musical or Comedy City Slickers
47th Golden Globe Awards
- Billy Crystal: Nominated Best Actor – Comedy or Musical When Harry Met Sally...

Biography

Who Is Billy Crystal?

Billy Crystal was born in New York City, U.S. in 1948 and is 78 years old. Credited on films since 1977, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Billy Crystal, born as William Edward Crystal on March 14, 1948, is a renowned American actor, comedian, and filmmaker. Recognized for his wit and observational comedy, Crystal is renowned for his roles in stand-up, film, television, and theatre. Over his expansive career, he's acquired several accolades including six Primetime Emmy Awards, a Tony Award, and has been nominated for three Grammy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards. He was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1991, the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2007, and recently, the Kennedy Center Honors in 2023.

Crystal's rise to fame began with television roles on the ABC sitcom Soap (1977 to 1981) and as a cast member of Saturday Night Live from 1984 to 1985. He went on to star in successful films such as Running Scared (1986), When Harry Met Sally (1989), City Slickers (1991), and America's Sweethearts (2001) among others. Also, he voiced Mike Wazowski in the popular Pixar animated Monsters, Inc. franchise. Crystal hosted the Academy Awards nine times, starting in 1990 up to 2012. He made his Broadway debut in 2004 with his one-man show '700 Sundays,' earning a Tony Award for Best Special Theatrical Event, and he has since written and starred in the Broadway musical Mr. Saturday Night in 2022. He's the author of five books, including his memoir Still Foolin' Em (2013).

Works with

Who Billy Crystal Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Billy Crystal shares the most films with. Robert De Niro comes first, with 9 films together, followed by Whoopi Goldberg (8).

FAQ

Billy Crystal: Questions & Answers

How many movies Billy Crystal has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Billy Crystal been in?

Billy Crystal is credited on 84 films, from 1977 to 2025. 41 of them as an actor and 1 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Billy Crystal's highest-grossing movie?

Monsters University (2013) is Billy Crystal's biggest box office hit, with $744M worldwide, ahead of Monsters, Inc. (2001) ($580M). Across every film with box office figures, Billy Crystal's movies have made $2.18B.

Billy Crystal's biggest hits

What is the best Billy Crystal movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Billy Crystal's best-rated film is Andre the Giant (2018) with a score of 84, followed by Standing Up, Falling Down (2019) (80).

Best Billy Crystal movies, ranked

Has Billy Crystal won an Oscar?

Billy Crystal has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Billy Crystal has 0 wins from 2 nominations.

How old is Billy Crystal?

Billy Crystal is 78 years old, born on March 14, 1948 in New York City, U.S..

What is Billy Crystal's newest movie?

The most recent film on Billy Crystal's filmography is The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault (2025), in the role of Self.

Who does Billy Crystal work with most often?

Billy Crystal shares the most films with Robert De Niro (9 films), Whoopi Goldberg (8 films) and Rob Reiner (7 films).

The Best Billy Crystal Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 84 credits.

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