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Name: Billy Crystal

Birth Name:

William Edward Crystal

Birth Date:

March 14, 1948

Birth Place:

New York City, New York

Occupation:

Actor, Writer, Producer, Comedian and Film Director

Relationship Status:

Married To Janice Goldfinger

Celebrity Ranking # 1555

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Billy Crystal Hosted Oscars Draw 39.3 Million Viewers

It’s the mother of all award shows and, with Billy Crystal leading the night as host, the 84th Annual Academy Awards drew in an impressive 39.3 million viewers on Sunday (February 26).

According to Deadline, this year’s viewership went up 4% compared to last year - making it the second most-watched Oscar ceremony over the past five years.

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Billy Crystal's Oscar Man Pose

It’s a gig he knows quite well, and Billy Crystal is excited to be the host of the 84th Annual Academy Awards.

Pictures of the “When Harry Met Sally” actor posing with a massive Oscar statue were released just as the nominees for the 2012 trophies were announced.

84th Annual Academy Awards Nominations: Complete List

It’s arguably the biggest awards show of the year, and this morning (January 24) the 84th Annual Academy Awards nominations were announced.

Tom Sherak, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, and "The Hunger Games" actress Jennifer Lawrence did the honors, sharing the various nominees for the coveted Oscar trophy.

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2012 Oscars Trailer: Watch Now!

With the grandest of all Hollywood awards shows just over a month away, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has debuted the first trailer for the 84th Academy Awards.