Billy Crystal was about 41 years old when he filmed and released When Harry Met Sally... in 1989.

Quick Scoop

  • Billy Crystal’s date of birth is March 14, 1948.
  • When Harry Met Sally... came out in 1989, so he was 41 for most of that year (turning 41 in March).
  • That puts him in his early forties during the movie’s production and release, which fits the slightly world-weary but still romantic vibe of Harry Burns.

In other words, Harry’s sharp one‑liners and “I’ve seen a few things” attitude are literally middle‑aged wisdom: Billy Crystal was playing him as a real early‑forties New Yorker, not a twenty‑something.

TL;DR: Billy Crystal was 41 years old in When Harry Met Sally....

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