Crystal the monkey species
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Believe It or Not, This Monkey Has Grossed $2.5 Billion at the Box Office
A true "chameleon" in the film industry is an actor that can disappear into their work. However, a true monkey in the film industry is an actor that can disappear into their work and is also a huge cash cow. Or maybe that is just the modern industry legend, Crystal the Capuchin.
There is a lot of animal imagery going on here, but what you need to know is that Crystal is a certified movie star, and a rather lucrative one at that. Though you are likely to recognize Crystal from her decades-long, illustrious film and TV career in hits like Night at the Museum , here is the story behind the underrated celebrity, from her stage roots to her billions-making ongoing stint as a supporting lady on screen.
A Star Is Born
Crystal is a Tufted Capuchin monkey. Born on May 6, 1994, she is currently 30 years old. Her owner, now famed Hollywood animal trainer Tom Gunderson, originally bought her when she was just two on behalf of Universal Studio's Theme Park Animal Actors Stage Show . Tom and Crystal then perf
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Crystal the Monkey is no small bananas. In just five of her movies, she holds a box office gross of over $2.5 Billion. Her film, "Hangover 2" opened at $177.8 Million, the largest opening weekend in history for a comedy. She has worked with some of the biggest directors in Hollywood. She has held her own with Oscar Winners, stole scenes from top comedians and is beloved with the press as she commands Red Carpets. Paired with her extraordinary trainer, Tom Gunderson, she began in the business at the live animal show at Universal Studios. In 1997, she appeared in her first film "George of the Jungle." In 2007, with over 20 features to her name came her big break came in "Night at the Museum" with Ben Stiller. With her naughty character, Dexter, she proved herself as not just a trained animal, but as an actor. In the second installment of"Museum" she reprised her role of Dexter and furthered her range by playing the duel character of Able. In 2011, Crystal solidified herself as an box-office actress. Beginning with "Hangover 2" wher
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Crystal the Monkey
Nationality
Occupation
Animal actress
Years active
1997–present
Partner
Mr. Binx (1997–?)
For Disney, she doubled for Little Monkey in George of the Jungle, the capuchin in The Shaggy Dog, Babi in Treasure Buddies, and Bar Monkey in All Hail the King.
Additionally, she has acted in several 20th Century Studios films including Dexter in the Night at the Museum franchise, Drunk Monkey in Dr. Doolittle and the sequel, and herself in We Bought a Zoo.
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