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 · When character actor Bruno Kirby passed away in 2006, it had been almost 15 years since he was apparently blackballed in Hollywood by Billy Crystal...
Kirby appeared with Billy Crystal in When Harry Met Sally... (1989) [1] and City Slickers (1991). Both featured Kirby's character as the opinionated best friend to Crystal's character. Kirby refused to sign on for City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold unless script changes were made, and was subsequently replaced by Jon Lovitz.
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.
Jul 15, 1990 · 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 cattle drive across Wyoming in Castle Rock’s...
Aug 16, 2006 · Character actor Bruno Kirby has died, and “Babyfishmouth!” is what I remember best about him. The man has dozens of credits, most of them supporting roles, but what sticks with me is that game...
Aug 19, 2006 · SIMON: That's Billy Crystal and Bruno Kirby, the actor who almost never played the lead but who almost always stole the show. Mr. Kirby died this week at the age of 57.
Jun 14, 1991 · Three New York pals, played by Billy Crystal, Daniel Stern, and Bruno Kirby, take a two-week vacation at a Southwestern dude ranch, where they ride horses, sing campfire ditties under the...
Aug 14, 2012 · Six years after Bruno Kirby’s death from leukemia, we’re still saddened that he died so young – he was only 57 – and still wishing we could have seen his career go on. In his honor, we’re...
