List of awards and nominations received by Billy Crystal
American standup up comedian, actor, writer, and director Billy Crystal has received numerous awards for his work including five Primetime Emmy Awards, a Tony Award, and a Drama Desk Award. He has also received multiple Golden Globe Award and Grammy Award nominations. Crystal won his first Primetime Emmy Award in 1989 for his hosting abilities of the 31st Grammy Awards. He won his second Emmy in 1991 for hosting, and writing the material at the 63rd Academy Awards. He received two Grammy Award nominations for his comedy album, You Look Marvelous in 1987, and his Spoken Word Album, Still Foolin' Em in 2013. For his work performing stand-up, writing, acting, directing, and producing, Crystal has received several awards and nominations. Among them are 21 Emmy Award nominations, with six wins.[1] He won a Tony Award, and Drama Desk Award for his one man performance play, 700 Sundays in 2005. In 1991, Crystal was honored by being given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.[2] In 2007, Crystal received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor where he was honored by his friends Robin Williams, Whoopi Goldberg, Rob Reiner, Robert DeNiro, Danny DeVito, John Goodman, Jon Lovitz, Jimmy Fallon, Martin Short, Bob Costas and Barbara Walters at the Kennedy Center.[3]
Award | Wins | Nominations |
---|---|---|
Primetime Emmy Awards | 6 | 21 |
Grammy Awards | 0 | 2 |
Golden Globe Awards | 0 | 3 |
Tony Awards | 1 | 1 |
|
7 | 27 |
Major Awards
Primetime Emmy Awards
Grammy Awards
Year | Award | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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1986 | Best Comedy Album | You Look Marvelous | Nominated | [5] |
2014 | Best Spoken Word Album | Still Foolin' Em | Nominated | |
Tony Awards
Year | Award | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
2005 | Best Special Theatrical Event | 700 Sundays | Won | [6] |
Drama Desk Awards
Year | Award | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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2005 | Outstanding Solo Performance | 700 Sundays | Won | |
Golden Globe Awards
Year | Award | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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1989 | Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy | When Harry Met Sally... | Nominated | [7] |
1991 | City Slickers | Nominated | ||
1992 | Mr. Saturday Night | Nominated | ||
Directors Guild of America Award
Year | Award | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
2002 | Directing – Television Film | 61* | Nominated | |
Special Honors
Year | Award | Result | Ref. |
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1989 | Golden Apple Award for Male Star of the Year | Won | |
1991 | Norma Zarky Humanitarian award | received | |
1991 | Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame | received | [8] |
2007 | Mark Twain Prize for American Humor | received | [9] |
2013 | Disney Legends | received | [10] |
Miscellaneous Awards
CableACE Awards
Year | Award | Nominated work | Result |
---|---|---|---|
1984 | CableACE Award for Writing a Comedy or Music Program | Billy Crystal: A Comic's Line | Nominated |
1987 | CableACE Award for Comedy Special | Billy Crystal: Don't Get Me Started – The Billy Crystal Special | Nominated |
1987 | CableACE Award for Directing a Comedy Special | Nominated | |
1987 | CableACE Award for Writing a Comedy Special | Won | |
1987 | CableACE Award for Performance in a Comedy Special | Nominated | |
1988 | CableACE Award for Directing a Comedy Special | Billy Crystal: Don't Get Me Started - The Lost Minutes | Won |
1988 | CableACE Award for Writing a Comedy Special | Nominated | |
1988 | CableACE Award for Performance in a Comedy Special | Nominated | |
1989 | CableACE Award for Actor in a Comedy Series | An All-Star Toast to the Improv | Won |
1993 | CableACE Award for Comedy Series | Sessions | Nominated |
1993 | CableACE Award for Entertainment Host | Comic Relief V | Won |
1995 | CableACE Award for Entertainment Host | Comic Relief VI | Won |
American Comedy Awards
Year | Award | Nominated work | Result |
---|---|---|---|
1988 | American Comedy Award – Funniest Supporting Male | The Princess Bride | Nominated |
1990 | American Comedy Award – Funniest Actor | When Harry Met Sally... | Won |
1990 | American Comedy Award – Funniest Male in a TV Special | Midnight Train to Moscow | Nominated |
1992 | American Comedy Award – Funniest Actor | City Slickers | Won |
1992 | American Comedy Award – Funniest Male in a TV Special | 63rd Academy Awards | Won |
1993 | American Comedy Awards | Creative Achievement Award | Won |
1993 | American Comedy Award – Funniest Male in a TV Special | 64th Academy Awards | Won |
1994 | American Comedy Award – Funniest Male in a TV Special | 65th Academy Awards | Won |
1999 | American Comedy Award – Funniest Male in a TV Special | 70th Academy Awards | Won |
2000 | American Comedy Award – Funniest Male in a TV Special | Saturday Night Live 25th Anniversary Special | Nominated |
2001 | American Comedy Award – Funniest Male in a TV Special | 72nd Academy Awards | Nominated |
Television Critics Association
Year | Award | Nominated work | Result |
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1990 | TCA Award – Achievement in Movies, Miniseries, & Specials | Nominated | |
1991 | TCA Award – Achievement in Movies, Miniseries, & Specials | Nominated | |
1992 | TCA Award – Achievement in Movies, Miniseries, & Specials | 64th Academy Awards | Won |
Other Awards
Year | Award | Nominated work | Result |
---|---|---|---|
1991 | Comedy Star of the Decade | Won | |
1992 | MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance | City Slickers | Won |
2000 | Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Comedy Team | Analyze This (with Robert De Niro) | Won |
2000 | Hasty Pudding Man of the Year | Won | |
2001 | AFI Star Award | Won | |
2002 | Kids' Choice Awards – Voice From an Animated Movie | Monsters, Inc. | Nominated |
2002 | World Soundtrack Award – Best Original Song | Monsters, Inc. for "If I Didn't Have You" | Won |
2005 | GLAAD Excellence in Media Award | Won | |
2014 | Annie Award for Voice Acting in a Feature Production | Monsters University | Nominated |
2014 | Kids' Choice Awards – Voice from an Animated Movie | Monsters University | Nominated |
References
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- "Billy Crystal". walkoffame.com. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- "Billy Crystal to Receive the 10th Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize". Weta.org. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- "2014 Emmy Nominations: 'Breaking Bad,' 'True Detective' Among the Honored". The New York Times. July 10, 2014. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
- "Billy Crystal - Artist". Grammy.com. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- "Billy Crystal's Tony Award-Winning Broadway Debut 700 Sundays Closes, June 12". Playbill.com. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- "Billy Crystal - Winners & Nominees". Goldenglobes.com. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- "Billy Crystal". walkoffame.com. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- "Billy Crystal to Receive the 10th Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize". Weta.org. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- Ford, Rebecca (July 10, 2013). "Steve Jobs, Billy Crystal to Receive Disney Legends Awards". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 18, 2013.