Billy Crystal

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Characters played by Billy Crystal

Mike — Monsters, Inc. (2001)

One-eyed green monster, Sulley's best friend, coach, and comedic partner.

Mike — Monsters at Work (2021)

One-eyed green monster working at Monsters, Inc. energy facility.

Mike — Monsters University (2013)

Ambitious college student who dreams of becoming a top scarer.

Mike Car (voice) — Cars (2006)

Monsters Inc crossover car cameo.

Harry Burns — When Harry Met Sally... (1989)

Harry is one of the film's two central characters, a man whose skeptical views about relationships repeatedly clash with Sally's outlook. He travels with Sally, becomes her close friend, sleeps with her, and ultimately realizes he loves her, declaring his feelings before they marry.

Mitch Robbins — City Slickers (1991)

Frustrated NYC advertising salesman seeking purpose and escape through a cattle drive with friends.

Larry / The Devil — Deconstructing Harry (1997)

Harry’s best friend, who becomes engaged to and marries Harry’s former girlfriend Fay. In a story Harry describes at the university, Larry is represented by the Devil, whom Harry’s protagonist confronts in a verbal duel over which of them is more evil. Larry later comes with Fay to bail Harry out of jail.

Lee Phillips — America's Sweethearts (2001)

Lee is a veteran publicist fired by a major film studio. Dave Kingman offers him his job back if he can sell the press on an Eddie-and-Gwen reconciliation, so Lee recruits Danny and plants misleading publicity. His guilt over manipulating Eddie leads him to encourage Eddie to pursue Kiki.

Morty the Mime — This Is Spinal Tap (1984)

Mime performer encountered during the band's chaotic tour logistics.

Jerry (uncredited) — Tooth Fairy (2010)

Brief appearance, adds minor background presence.

Mike — Party Central (2014)

He visits the university with his partner and devises a plan to use borrowed door stations to bring food and party guests to the Oozma Kappa house.

Marty — Standing Up, Falling Down (2020)

Marty is a dermatologist and an unexpected companion to Scott after Scott returns home. He shares awkward conversations, drinking, marijuana, food, and regrets with him, while urging Scott to turn painful real experiences into comedy. Marty also tries to repair his damaged relationship with Adam after past drinking, gambling, and betrayal.

Career Overview

Billy Crystal has 199 screen credits in a career dating back to 1953. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently Monsters Inc with 2 titles. Signature works include Monsters, Inc., Monsters University, Before. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
199
Birth Date
1948-03-14
Birth Place
Long Beach, Long Island, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 9 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q186485), public domain (CC0).