William Edward "Billy" Crystal (born March 14, 1948) is an American actor, filmmaker, and comedian. He gained prominence in the 1970s for playing Jodie Dallas on the ABC sitcom βSoapβ and became a Hollywood film star during the 1990s, appearing in the critical and box office successes When βHarry Met Sally...β and βCity Slickers.β He is also known for his role as Mike in the βMonsters Inc.β franchise, and roles in βThe Princess Bride,β βAnalyze This,β and βThrow Momma From the Train.β He has hos...