.jpg) Crystal the Monkey at the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con NBC party 1234 | |
| Species | Tufted capuchin (Sapajus apella) |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Born | May 6, 1994 California, United States |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Owner | Tom Gunderson |
| Residence | Los Angeles County, California |
| Height | 1 ft 7 in (48 cm) |
Crystal (born May 6, 1994) is a female tufted capuchin and animal actress, acquired and trained by Birds & Animals Unlimited, Hollywood's largest supplier of animals.[1] Her acting career began as a baby monkey in Disney's 1997 film George of the Jungle. She has portrayed monkey Dexter in the Night at the Museum franchise, a drug-dealing monkey in The Hangover Part II, and pet monkey Bennie in Steven Spielberg's 2022 semi-autobiographical film The Fabelmans. In 2012, she played Dr. Rizzo on the sitcom Animal Practice.