William Edward "Billy" Crystal was born in 1948 at Doctors Hospital on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City. He spent his early years in The Bronx before his family moved to 549 East Park Avenue in Long Beach, New York. He was raised alongside his two older brothers, Richard and Joel. His mother, Helen, was a homemaker, and his father, Jack Crystal, was deeply involved in the music industry.
Jack Crystal owned and operated the Commodore Music Store, which had been founded by his father-in-law, Julius Gabler. In addition to running the store, Jack worked as a jazz producer and promoter. He was affiliated with Commodore Records, an independent jazz label established by Helen’s brother, Milt Gabler—a respected songwriter and music producer known for his contributions to early jazz and rock and roll.
Crystal is of Jewish descent, with family roots tracing back to Austria and Russia. His household was a vibrant hub of cultural and artistic activity, frequently visited by legendary jazz musicians including Billie Holiday, Eddie Condon, Pee Wee Russell, and Arvell Shaw. Influenced by this musical environment, Billy and his brothers would often perform comedy routines inspired by notable acts such as Sid Caesar, Rich Little, and Bob Newhart.
In 1963, the decline of Dixieland jazz contributed to the collapse of the family’s music business. Later that year, Crystal’s father passed away from a heart attack at the age of 54 while bowling. His mother, Helen, died in 2001.
| Birth Date: | 14 Mar, 1948 |
| Age: | 72 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | New York City |
| residence: | Pacific Palisades |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American actor, comedian, writer, producer, director, and television host |
| Spouse: | Janice Crystal |
| Net Worth 2021: | 60 million |
