The Godfather, Part II
1974
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In the years that followed (before his death in 2006, aged just 57), Kirby’s career mysteriously petered out, with some speculating that the alleged fallout with Crystal not only got Kirby fired from City Slickers II, but also saw him blackballed in Hollywood.
It’s not mentioned in the lead graph or the second or third graph, but the heart of the story provides indications and quotes supporting a thesis that Billy Crystal “made” the career of the late Bruno Kirby, who died last week, and then he un-made him. Or so the indicators indicate.
Oct 19, 2011 · I've worked on a few Billy Crystal projects, and all I can say is, Crystal is definitely the guy in control -- I don't think he's look for collaboration. One could argue that there are two sides to this argument; maybe Kirby was too pushy, and Crystal was too egotistical.
Aug 17, 2006 · LOS ANGELES, Aug. 16 (AP) — Bruno Kirby, a longtime character actor known for playing the best friend in two of Billy Crystal’s biggest comedies, “When Harry Met Sally” and “City...
Aug 17, 2006 · You probably knew Kirby as Billy Crystal's best friend in "When Harry Met Sally" (in which Bruno famously says, "You made a woman meow??"), or as Crystal's thrill-seeking buddy in...
Jul 15, 1990 · By KIRK HONEYCUTT. July 15, 1990 12 AM PT. Billy Crystal, Rick Moranis and Bruno Kirby play three pals who take time off from their high-pressure New York City jobs to go on a week-long...
Aug 16, 2006 · Bruno Kirby, a veteran character actor known for playing the best friend in two of Billy Crystal’s biggest comedies “When Harry Met Sally” and “City Slickers,” has died. He was 57. Kirby...
