Crystal the Monkey
Biography
Crystal is an American animal actress and female capuchin monkey born in May 1994 in California, United States. Known professionally with thirty-two known credits, she is best recognized for portraying the character Dexter in the Night at the Museum film franchise. Her other film appearances include a role as a drug-dealing monkey in The Hangover Part II, the pet monkey Bennie in Steven Spielberg's 2022 semi-autobiographical film The Fabelmans, and an appearance in American Pie.
Career overview
Crystal is an American animal actress and female capuchin monkey born in May 1994 in California, United States. Known professionally by names including Crystal the Capuchin and Crystal the Monkey, she has accumulated 32 known acting credits in her career.
Her most notable roles include portraying the monkey Dexter in the Night at the Museum franchise. In addition to her work in those films, she appeared as a drug-dealing monkey in The Hangover Part II and portrayed the pet monkey Bennie in director Steven Spielberg's 2022 semi-autobiographical film The Fabelmans. Her filmography also includes an appearance in American Pie.
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Full Filmography
32 titles- Bad Monkey (2024) as Driggs
- The Fabelmans (2022) as Bennie the Monkey
- Total Dhamaal (2019) as Zookeeper Monkey
- The 101-Year-Old Man Who Skipped Out on the Bill and Disappeared (2016) as Erlander
- Monkey Up (2016) as Monty (uncredited)
- Legends of the Hidden Temple (2016) as Mikey the Monkey
- Gibby (2016) as Gibby
- Russell Madness (2015) as Hunk (uncredited)
- Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014) as Dexter
- Marvel One-Shot: All Hail the King (2014) as Bar Monkey
- The Hangover Part III (2013) as Monkey (uncredited)
- Animal Practice (2012) as Dr. Rizzo
- Treasure Buddies (2012) as Babi
- The Hangover Part II (2011) as Drug Dealing Monkey
- Hop (2011) as Monkey (uncredited)
- We Bought a Zoo (2011) as Crystal the Capuchin
- Zookeeper (2011) as Donald the Monkey (uncredited)
- Community (2009) as Annie's Boobs (uncredited)
- Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009) as Dexter / Able (uncredited)
- Monkey Mischief (2009) as Dexter
- 3:10 to Yuma (2007) as Monkey (uncredited)
- Night at the Museum (2006) as Dexter
- Failure to Launch (2006) as Monkey (uncredited)
- The Shaggy Dog (2006) as Capuchin (uncredited)
- Fun with Dick and Jane (2005) as Test Monkey (uncredited)
- Garfield (2004) as Pet Monkey (uncredited)
- Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001) as Drunk Monkey (uncredited)
- Malcolm in the Middle (2000) as Oliver the Helper Monkey (uncredited)
- Terror Tract (2000) as Bobo
- American Pie (1999) as Monkey with Garage Band (uncredited)
- Doctor Dolittle (1998) as Drunk Monkey (uncredited)
- George of the Jungle (1997) as Monkey (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Crystal the Monkey best known for?
Crystal the Monkey is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Battle of Okinawa (1971), The Fabelmans (2022), Фактор. BY (2021), Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014).
When and where was Crystal the Monkey born?
Crystal the Monkey was born on May 6, 1994 in California, USA.
How many credits does Crystal the Monkey have?
Crystal the Monkey has accumulated over 32 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1997 to 2024.
What is Crystal the Monkey's background in cinema and television?
Crystal is an American animal actress and female capuchin monkey born in May 1994 in California, United States. Known professionally with thirty-two known credits, she is best recognized for portraying the character Dexter in the Night at the Museum film franchise. Her other film appearances include a role as a drug-de...