Fun Trivia : Crystal, Billy

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Crystal, Billy

In what movie did Billy Crystal first star?

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Rabbit Test. This 1978 movie, directed by comedienne Joan Rivers, told the story of the world's first pregnant man, who was played by Billy Crystal.



What was the name of Billy Crystal's character on the TV show "Soap"?

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Jodie Dallas. Jodie Dallas was television's first openly gay character.



What was the name of the character Billy played in the movie "Running Scared"?

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Danny Costanzo. Gregory Hines co-starred with Billy in this 1986 movie.



In what movie would you hear Billy say "What is my goal here, to make you a happy, well-adjusted gangster?"

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Analyze This. Billy played Ben Sobel, M.D. in this hysterical 1999 movie opposite Robert Deniro.



What three movies did Billy appeared in that were directed by Rob Reiner?

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"This is Spinal Tap", "The Princess Bride", "When Harry Met Sally". In the 1984 rockumentary "This is Spinal Tap", Billy Crystal played a mime called Morty. This movie was Rob Reiner's directorial debut.



What was the name of Billy's character in the movie "The Princess Bride"?

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Max . Even though Billy's character was in one scene, it was a very memorable and entertaining scene! Carol Kane played opposite Billy as his wife in this wonderful 1987 movie.



In what year was Billy born?

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1948. Billy Crystal was born on March 14, 1948 in Long Island, New York to Jack and Helen Crystal.



How many siblings does Billy have?

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2. Billy's brother, Joel, is a high school teacher and his brother, Richard, is a television producer.



In what year did Billy marry his first wife?

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1970. Billy met his wife, Janice, when they were both attending Nassau Community College. They were married on June 4, 1970. Billy later studied film and direction under Martin Scorcese at New York University.



Is Billy's first-born child's name Lindsay?

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No. Billy's first child, Jennifer, was born on January 26, 1973. She has made numerous television appearances including spots on "Beverly Hills 90210", "NYPD Blue" and "The Practice". Jennifer's younger sister, Lindsay, was born in 1977. She has made appearances in 4 of her father's film, "City Slickers", "City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold", and "Mr. Saturday Night" and "My Giant".



In what year did Billy make his debut as host of "Saturday Night Live"?

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1984. Billy was almost a regular cast member on "SNL" but quit due to not wanting a sketch he had written to be shortened. He did make an appearance in the April 17, 1976 episode of "SNL". He first appeared as a host on March 17, 1984. His second time to host "SNL" was on May 12, 1984.



Billy was the first guest to appear on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)?

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t. Billy was the first guest to appear on "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno as the host on May 25, 1992, just three days after Johnny Carson said goodbye. The other guests to appear that night were Robert Gulrich and musical guest, Shanice.



Besides appearing with Robin Williams in TV specials, has Billy worked with him in any other projects?

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Yes. Billy and Robin are credited together in "Hamlet" (1996), "Father's Day" (1997), "Deconstructing Harry" (1997) and "Get Bruce" (1999).



What is the title to Billy's first book, "I Already Know __"?

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I Love You. Billy's first book, "I Already Know I Love You" is his dedication to his first grandchild. It's due to be released in April 2004 by HarperCollins.