Billy Crystal - Actor Profile

Billy Crystal

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 14, 1948
Birth Place: Long Beach, Long Island, New York, USA

About Billy Crystal

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.

Billy Crystal Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Billy Crystal reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Billy Crystal's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Billy Crystal's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Sports on the Silver Screen, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Billy Crystal Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Billy Crystal's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Billy Crystal has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 FireAid Benefit Concert Self Super Hit Similar →
2024 King Kong: Monster and Myth Self - Actor (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2023 It Ain't Over Self Hit Similar →
2022 Robin Williams: Laugh Until You Cry Self Super Hit Similar →
2021 Here Today Charlie Burnz Hit Similar →
2021 Roll Up Your Sleeves Self Super Hit Similar →
2020 Bugs Bunny's 80th What's Up, Doc-umentary! Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2020 In Search of the Sanderson Sisters: A Hocus Pocus Hulaween Takeover Miracle Max Hit Similar →
2020 AGFA Mystery Mixtape #4: Follow Your Own Star Self Super Hit Similar →
2018 Andre the Giant Self Hit Similar →
2018 Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind Self Super Hit Similar →
2017 This Is Bob Hope... Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2017 Sammy Davis, Jr.: I've Gotta Be Me Self Hit Similar →
2015 Kareem: Minority of One Self Hit Similar →
2015 First Pitch - Super Hit Similar →
2014 Billy Crystal: 700 Sundays Self Super Hit Similar →
2014 Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip Self Super Hit Similar →
2013 Monsters University Mike (voice) Hit Similar →
2011 The Love We Make Self Hit Similar →
2011 When Harry Met Sally 2 with Billy Crystal & Helen Mirren Harry Hit Similar →
2007 Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project Self Hit Similar →
2007 The Pixar Story Self - Mike Wazowski Super Hit Similar →
2007 Sicko Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2006 Tony Bennett: An American Classic Self Super Hit Similar →
2006 Comic Relief 2006 - Hit Similar →
2006 Cars Mike Car (voice) Hit Similar →
2005 Mantle Self Hit Similar →
2002 Mike's New Car Mike (voice) Hit Similar →
2001 Muhammad Ali - Through The Eyes Of The World Self Hit Similar →
2001 Monsters, Inc. Mike (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2001 As You Wish: The Story of 'The Princess Bride' Self Hit Similar →
2000 When It Was a Game 3 Self (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1999 Goodnight Moon & Other Sleepytime Tales Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
1999 American Movie Academy Awards Emcee (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1998 Saturday Night Live: The Best of Eddie Murphy Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1997 Deconstructing Harry Larry / The Devil Hit Similar →
1997 Sports on the Silver Screen Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1996 Hamlet First Gravedigger Hit Similar →
1994 In Search of Dr. Seuss The Voice of America (voice) Hit Similar →
1994 Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1994 A Century of Cinema Self Super Hit Similar →
1992 When It Was a Game 2 Self (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1991 Voices That Care Self - Choir Member Super Hit Similar →
1989 Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary Self Super Hit Similar →
1989 When Harry Met Sally... Harry Burns Hit Similar →
1987 The Princess Bride Miracle Max Super Hit Similar →
1986 Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special Self Super Hit Similar →
1985 Richard Lewis: I'm In Pain Self Hit Similar →
1985 Night of 100 Stars II Self Super Hit Similar →
1984 This Is Spinal Tap Morty the Mime Hit Similar →

Billy Crystal - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Billy Crystal?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Billy Crystal is "Sports on the Silver Screen" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Billy Crystal acted in?

Billy Crystal has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Billy Crystal?

Other notable films include "Robin Williams: Laugh Until You Cry", "Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special", and "When It Was a Game 2".

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