Billy Crystal
Acting
Biography
William Edward "Billy" Crystal (born March 14, 1948) is an American actor, filmmaker, and comedian. He gained prominence in the 1970s for playing Jodie Dallas on the ABC sitcom “Soap” and became a Hollywood film star during the 1990s, appearing in the critical and box office successes When “Harry Met Sally...” and “City Slickers.” He is also known for his role as Mike in the “Monsters Inc.” franchise, and roles in “The Princess Bride,” “Analyze This,” and “Throw Momma From the Train.” He has hosted the Academy Awards eight times.
Born: March 14, 1948
Place of Birth: Long Beach, Long Island, New York, USA
Known For
Sports on the Silver Screen
HBO (in association with the American Film Institute) presents this 1997 anthology, narrated by Liev Schreiber, which looks at sports in cinema from the earliest silent films until the nineties. Watch not for dramatic scenes but for the glimpse of historical figures shown both cinematic and athletic- in this tribute to the merging of sports and Hollywood.
Robin Williams: Laugh Until You Cry
Robin Williams. The comic genius with an electric mind, with a range of talent that left us breathless. The one who amazed and kept us entertained until the very end, and whose sole purpose in life was to make people laugh. Living life to the fullest, he went from one memorable film role to the other. But behind the upbeat, frenzied facade of Robin Williams was a sensitive and vulnerable man, deeply plagued by depression and haunted by his demons. Few comedians have ever been as beloved as Robin Williams. His story is full of tragic moments. It inspires us to look past the mask of those people who seem to have a perfect life. His legacy, reaching way beyond his body of work, lives on. We look back at the journey and tragic loss of a unique comic legend...and one of the greatest comedians of all time.
Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories
Actress Shelley Duvall presents charming animated versions of some of the most beloved children's stories in this superb Emmy-nominated collection featuring 26 tales narrated by famous actors and musicians. The stories by Mercer Mayer, Virginia Lee Burton, Marilyn Sadler and others are voiced by Bette Midler, James Earl Jones, Morgan Freeman, Candice Bergen, Ringo Starr, Michael J. Fox, Steve Martin, Martin Short, Billy Crystal, Kathy Bates and many more.
Comic Relief
Debut event, 29 March. Featured Mary Gross as Dr. Ruth Westheimer; Jon Lovitz as Tommy Flanagan, The Pathological Liar; Sid Caesar as Ludwig von Knowitall; Robin Williams as William F. Buckley Jr., commenting on the effects of "trickle-down economics" on the homeless; George Carlin describing a house as "a place for your stuff".; Garry Shandling, Jerry Lewis.
Studio 42 with Bob Costas
Emanating from Studio 42 -- named in honor of Jackie Robinson -- in MLB Network's Secaucus, N.J., headquarters, this series features the Hall of Fame-worthy interview skills of Bob Costas talking baseball with the legends of the game, Hall of Famers in their own right. Guests including Willie Mays, Bob Feller, Hank Aaron, George Brett, Reggie Jackson and Cal Ripken Jr. have graced the replica baseball field-designed studio set, reminiscing with Costas about their days on the diamond while also discussing current events and issues surrounding the game. Costas has also spent time on the show with broadcasters Al Michaels and Ernie Harwell, entertainer and big-time baseball fan Billy Crystal, and fronted episodes discussing baseball in Cuba and the state of umpiring.
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
An all-star cast celebrates George Burn's 90th birthday and showcases highlights in Burns' career.
When It Was a Game 2
Composed entirely of never-before-seen 8mm and 16mm footage filmed between 1925 and 1961 by baseball players, their families and their fans, this second chapter in the HBO series "When It Was a Game" brings many lost moments to life. Narrated by Peter Kessler, the documentary features clips of Joe DiMaggio, Ty Cobb, Roy Campanella, Jackie Robinson, Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Satchel Paige, Tommy Lasorda and Babe Ruth.
FireAid Benefit Concert
Bringing together some of the top names in music and entertainment, both Intuit Dome and the Kia Forum will host FireAid on Thursday, January 30, to raise money for rebuilding communities devastated by wildfires and supporting efforts to prevent future fire disasters throughout Southern California.
The Grammys
An awards show honoring the achievements of the members of the professional music recording industry. The members of the Recording Academy vote on who they think is most deserving of an award in 108 categories as specified by the academy.
First Pitch
Part of ESPN's 30 for 30 Shorts. On October 30, 2001, with the United States of America still reeling from the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks, George W. Bush took to the mound at Yankee Stadium to throw the "first pitch" of the 2001 World Series' third game. Includes interviews with former United States Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice; former New York City mayor, Rudy Giuliani; Yankees shortstop, Derek Jeter; former Yankees manager, Joe Torre; former United States Director of Central Intelligence, George Tenet; members of the Bush family; and the 43rd President of the United States, George W. Bush.
Filmography
as Mike Wazowski (Voice)
as Self
as Self
as Self - Actor (archive footage)
as Dr. Eli Adler
as Self
as Buddy Young, Jr.
as Mike (voice)
as Charlie Burnz
as Self
as Self
as Self (archive footage)
as Narrator (voice)
as Miracle Max
as Himself
as (archive footage)
as Marty
as David
as Self - Entertainer
as Self
as Narrator (voice)
as Mitch Robbins
as Billy Crystal
as Self
as Self
as Billy
as Self
as Self
as Self - Guest
as Mike (voice)
as Mike (voice)
as Artie Decker
as Burt Walnut
as Self
as Self
as Garreth Pink
as Self
as Billy Crystal
as Jerry (uncredited)
as Self
as Self
as Self - Guest
as Self - Host
as Self
as Garreth Pink
as Self - Mike Wazowski
as Self (archive footage)
as Self
as Self (archive footage)
as Mike Car (voice)
as Self
as Self (archive footage)
as Self
as Self - Guest
as Self
as Dr. Ben Sobel
as John Adams (voice)
as Mike (voice)
as Self
as Mike (voice)
as Lee Phillips
as Self
as Self
as Mattress Salesman (uncredited)
as Narrator (voice)
as Academy Awards Emcee (uncredited)
as Dr. Ben Sobel
as Self
as Self - Panelist
as Sam 'Sammy' Kamin
as Self (archive footage)
as Self
as Self - Host (segment "75 Years of Laughter")
as Self - Host
as Larry / The Devil
as Self - Guest
as Jack Lawrence
as Self (archive footage)
as Self
as First Gravedigger
as Self - Host
as Self
as Self
as Mickey Gordon
as The Voice of America (voice)
as Tim (uncredited)
as Self
as Self
as Mitch Robbins
as Self (archive footage)
as Gary Grossman (voice)
as Self
as Jack (voice)
as Buddy Young Jr.
as Billy Crystal
as Self (voice)
as Self - Guest
as Narrator (voice)
as Mitch Robbins
as Self - Choir Member
as Self
as Harry Burns
as Abbie
as Self
as Self
as Larry Donner
as Miracle Max
as Danny Costanzo
as Self - Host
as Self
as Self
as Morty the Mime
as Larry
as Lt. Jacob 'Jake' Beser
as Rugs Turkell / Joey Gongolong / Art Antica (voice)
as Self - Guest Host
as Danny Doyle
as David
as Lionel Carpenter
as Newton Weems
as Jodie Dallas
as Self
as Self - Various Characters
as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
as Self - Co-Host
as Fernando Lamas
as Self - Host
as Al Bender
as Self
as Self - Co-Host
as Self
as Self
as Self - Presenter