“Is Mike There?” – Billy Crystal Reveals His Grandkids’ Adorable Way of Recognizing Him
October 12, 2026, New York, Ny, United States: Billy Crystal attends PaleyFest NY 2026: An Evening with Billy Crystal. Held at The Paley Museum in New York. Zuma Press. October 12, 2026. New York United States - ZUMAp281 20261012_zea_p281_020
October 12, 2026, New York, Ny, United States: Billy Crystal attends PaleyFest NY 2026: An Evening with Billy Crystal. Held at The Paley Museum in New York. Zuma Press. October 12, 2026. New York United States - ZUMAp281 20261012_zea_p281_020
Billy Crystal has a legendary career, from his appearances in sitcoms and performances on Saturday Night Live to iconic films such as When Harry Met Sally and more. And the same can be said about the actor's personal life. He is happily married to his wife, Janice Crystal, and has two daughters.
Apart from being an elite actor, doting father, and devoted husband, he is also a loving grandfather. Amid his hectic schedule and successful career, the actor still makes time to share some hilarious moments with his grandkids. He recently recalled the hilarious nicknames his grandkids have for him.
Billy Crystal reveals grandkids’ nickname for him
Billy Crystal recently appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to talk about his moving Broadway show, 860. During the conversation, the actor spoke about his grandkids and revealed how the kids reacted when they found out about their grandfather’s profession. He shared that his grandkids call him by the names of their favorite characters that he has played.
“Because when they started to understand, when they were little, who I was, they would call me as the character that they liked. So I would go, "Hello?" "Is Mike there? (his grandkids say) Mike Wazowski there?" -Yeah. ‘I can't tell you. Everybody okay?(Crystal pretending to be Mike),’” he recalled.
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Crystal voiced the character Mike Wazowski in the film Monsters, Inc. During the show, he also added that they called him Miracle Max from The Princess Bride. The actor and comedian has four grandkids, and he also mentioned them in his limited run of the Broadway show, 860.
After a heartwarming debut this October, the Broadway show has now been extended. Here is a closer look at the actor’s Broadway show.
Billy Crystal announced an extension for his moving Broadway show
When Harry Met Sally actor Billy Crystal, during his appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, announced that his Broadway show has been extended. The show was previously expected to run until January 3, 2027. However, the actor revealed that the show will now run until February 14, 2027.
Billy Crystal during 42nd Annual Emmy Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California September 16, 1990
Billy Crystal during 42nd Annual Emmy Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California September 16, 1990
The actor spoke about his life, family, and friends in the Broadway show. He also talked about his Los Angeles home, where he lived with his wife and has several memories. Unfortunately, the house was destroyed during the January 2025 Pacific Palisades wildfires. But apart from the painful memories, the actor also narrates their cherished memories and packs it with just the perfect comedy bits that the audience enjoys.
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Edited By: Aliza Siddiqui
