Billy Crystal's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 16, 2026

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Billy Crystal. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Billy Crystal is a highly accomplished American comedian, actor, and filmmaker celebrated for his stand-up, film, and stage performances. He's garnered significant recognition, including six Primetime Emmy Awards, a Tony Award, and nominations for multiple Grammy and Golden Globe Awards. His contributions to entertainment have been further acknowledged with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (1991), the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (2007), the Critics' Choice Lifetime Achievement Award (2022), and the Kennedy Center Honors (2023), solidifying his place as a prominent figure in the industry.

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1986: Grammy Nomination for You Look Marvelous

In 1986, Billy Crystal received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Comedy Album for You Look Marvelous.

1989: Golden Globe Nomination for When Harry Met Sally...

In 1989, Billy Crystal received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his performance in the romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally...

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1989: Emmy Award for Hosting the Grammy Awards

In 1989, Billy Crystal received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program as the host of the 31st Annual Grammy Awards.

1990: Emmy Award for Midnight Train to Moscow

In 1990, Billy Crystal received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series for writing his comedy special Midnight Train to Moscow.

1991: Golden Globe Nomination for City Slickers

In 1991, Billy Crystal received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his performance in the western comedy City Slickers.

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1991: Emmy Award for Hosting the Academy Awards

In 1991, Billy Crystal received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program as the host of the 63rd Academy Awards.

1991: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

In 1991, Billy Crystal received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

1992: Golden Globe Nomination for Mr. Saturday Night

In 1992, Billy Crystal received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his directorial debut Mr. Saturday Night.

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1992: Emmy Award for Hosting the Academy Awards

In 1992, Billy Crystal received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series for writing the 64th Academy Awards.

1998: Emmy Award for Hosting the Academy Awards

In 1998, Billy Crystal received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program as the host of the 70th Academy Awards.

2001: Direction of 61* and Roles in Films

In 2001, Billy Crystal directed the made-for-television movie 61*, which earned him an Emmy nomination. Also in 2001, Crystal had roles in the movie America's Sweethearts and voiced Mike Wazowski in Pixar's film Monsters, Inc.

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2005: Tony Award for 700 Sundays

In 2005, Billy Crystal won the Tony Award for Best Special Theatrical Event and the Drama Desk Award for his one man show 700 Sundays.

2007: Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

In 2007, Billy Crystal was awarded with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

2013: Disney Legend

In 2013, Billy Crystal was made one of the Disney Legends.

April 19, 2014: Debut of Billy Crystal: 700 Sundays on HBO

On April 19, 2014, the HBO special Billy Crystal: 700 Sundays debuted on their network after being filmed January 3-4, 2014. The televised special received three Primetime Emmy Award nominations.

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