Billy Crystal, The Man of the Moment Quiz

Answer: 1948

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

Answer: 2

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

Answer: 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.

Answer: 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".

Answer: 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.

Answer: True

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.

Answer: Yes

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

Answer: Jodie Dallas

Billy made his major television debut as the gay stepson in the TV show, "Soap". Billy appeared on "Soap" through its entirety from September 1977 until April 1981.

Answer: True

Billy won two Emmys in 1991 when he hosted "The 63rd Annual Academy Awards". His first Emmy was for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Programfor Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program and his second was for Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program.

He was again nominated when he hosted "The 64th Annual Academy Awards" in 1992 for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program. He won the Emmy for his work on the 64th Academy Awards for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Variety or Music Program.

In 1993, 1996, and 1997, Billy was nominated for three more Emmys and in 1998, Billy won another Emmy for Outstanding Performance in a Variety or Music Program for hosting "The 70th Annual Academy Awards".

Answer: 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.