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Peter Billingsley(I)

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Peter Billingsley in Wild West Comedy Show: 30 Days & 30 Nights - Hollywood to the Heartland (2006)
When Peter Billingsley was just 12 years old, he landed the part of Ralphie in the iconic Christmas movie 'A Christmas Story.' What other roles did he have as a child, and what is he up to today?
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Peter Billingsley has been a member of the Hollywood community since he was a small child, achieving success and accolades, both behind the scenes and in front of the camera. The highly-successful child actor-turned-producer received an Emmy Award nomination, in 2005, as co-executive producer on the critically acclaimed Independent Film Channel show, Dinner for Five (2001), with Jon Favreau. He also served as executive producer on the hit summer film, The Break-Up (2006), and recently wrapped production on Marvel Comics feature film, Iron Man (2008), directed by Jon Favreau.

Billingsley also served as co-producer on the Artisan Entertainment classic, Made (2001), starring Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn, as well as Sony's recent science fiction release, Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005), directed by Favreau.

Billingsley recently became a principal in "Wild West Picture Show Productions". The production company, founded by Vince Vaughn, currently has a first look production deal with Universal Studios.

Growing up in the public eye, Billingsley began his acting career, at the age of three, in some of the '70s most memorable television commercials. After appearing on numerous television shows and films during his youth, the Emmy Award-nominated actor delivered a performance for the ages in the beloved holiday film, A Christmas Story (1983). Playing humorist Jean Shepherd's youthful alter-ego "Ralphie", Billingsley's repeated requests, in the film, for a genuine Red Ryder B-B gun quickly catapulted the actor to instant stardom and has since driven the film into pop culture lore as the classic modern-day Christmas tale.

Born in New York City, Billingsley currently resides in Los Angeles.
BornApril 16, 1971
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BornApril 16, 1971
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  • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
    • 1 win & 6 nominations total

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Peter Billingsley in A Christmas Story Christmas (2022)
Peter Billingsley, R.D. Robb, Scott Schwartz, and River Drosche in A Christmas Story Christmas (2022)
Peter Billingsley and Erinn Hayes in A Christmas Story Christmas (2022)
Peter Billingsley, Erinn Hayes, Julie Hagerty, Julianna Layne, and River Drosche in A Christmas Story Christmas (2022)
Peter Billingsley, Erinn Hayes, Julie Hagerty, Julianna Layne, and River Drosche in A Christmas Story Christmas (2022)
Peter Billingsley in The Hoboken Chicken Emergency (1984)
Peter Billingsley and The Krofft Puppets in The Hoboken Chicken Emergency (1984)
Peter Billingsley and The Krofft Puppets in The Hoboken Chicken Emergency (1984)
Peter Billingsley in Challenger: The Final Flight (2020)
Peter Billingsley in No Small Parts (2014)
Peter Billingsley in A Christmas Story (1983)
Peter Billingsley and Jeff Gillen in A Christmas Story (1983)

Known for

Peter Billingsley, Melinda Dillon, Jeff Gillen, and Darren McGavin in A Christmas Story (1983)
A Christmas Story
7.9
  • Ralphie Parker
  • 1983
Jeff Bridges, Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, and Terrence Howard in Iron Man (2008)
Iron Man
7.9
  • Producer
  • 2008
Spider-Man: Far from Home (2019)
Spider-Man: Far from Home
7.4
  • William Ginter Riva
  • 2019
Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon in Four Christmases (2008)
Four Christmases
5.7
  • Producer
  • 2008

Credits

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Producer

  • A Cinematic Journey (2022)
    A Cinematic Journey
    • producer
    • Podcast Series
    • 2022
  • Peter Billingsley in A Christmas Story Christmas (2022)
    A Christmas Story Christmas
    • producer (produced by, p.g.a.)
    • 2022
  • Justin Long, Brittany Snow, and Alex Moffat in Christmas with the Campbells (2022)
    Christmas with the Campbells
    • producer
    • 2022
  • Laura Dern, Bill Burr, Debi Derryberry, Justin Long, and Haley Reinhart in F Is for Family (2015)
    F Is for Family
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2015–2021
  • Cedric the Entertainer and Jimmy O. Yang in The Opening Act (2020)
    The Opening Act
    • producer (produced by)
    • 2020
  • Give Us This Day (2018)
    Give Us This Day
    • producer
    • 2018
  • Min Chul Jang and Seong Won Mun in GameChangers: Dreams of BlizzCon (2018)
    GameChangers: Dreams of BlizzCon
    • producer
    • 2018
  • Brad Paisley's Comedy Rodeo (2017)
    Brad Paisley's Comedy Rodeo
    • executive producer
    • TV Special
    • 2017
  • Fear(Less) with Tim Ferriss (2017)
    Fear(Less) with Tim Ferriss
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2017
  • Undeniable with Joe Buck (2015)
    Undeniable with Joe Buck
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2015–2017
  • Be Water (2020)
    30 for 30
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2016
  • Prescription Thugs (2015)
    Prescription Thugs
    • executive producer
    • 2015
  • Ahmed Ahmed, Valerie Azlynn, Steve Byrne, Roy Wood Jr., and Owen Benjamin in Sullivan & Son (2012)
    Sullivan & Son
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2012–2014
  • Pursuit of the Truth (2013)
    Pursuit of the Truth
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2013
  • Art of Conflict (2012)
    Art of Conflict
    • executive producer
    • 2012

Actor

  • Peter Billingsley in A Christmas Story Christmas (2022)
    A Christmas Story Christmas
    • Ralphie Parker
    • 2022
  • Ashley Saunders and Jana Seitzer in Geek Girls Universe Podcast (2019)
    Geek Girls Universe Podcast
    • Podcast Series
    • 2022
  • Spider-Man: Far from Home (2019)
    Spider-Man: Far from Home
    • William Ginter Riva
    • 2019
  • A Case of You (2013)
    A Case of You
    • Scott
    • 2013
  • Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon in Four Christmases (2008)
    Four Christmases
    • Ticket Agent
    • 2008
  • Jeff Bridges, Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, and Terrence Howard in Iron Man (2008)
    Iron Man
    • William Ginter Riva
    • 2008
  • Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn in The Break-Up (2006)
    The Break-Up
    • Andrew
    • 2006
  • Will Ferrell in Elf (2003)
    Elf
    • Ming Ming (uncredited)
    • 2003
  • No Deposit, No Return (2000)
    No Deposit, No Return
    • 2000
  • Who's Watching Who? (2000)
    Who's Watching Who?
    • Starring
    • TV Movie
    • 2000
  • Sugar Ray Leonard, Dawn Eason, Wolf Larson, Renee Tenison, Kenneth Tigar, and Steven Williams in L.A. Heat (1996)
    L.A. Heat
    • Lance Allan
    • TV Series
    • 1999
  • Jason Behr, Peter Billingsley, Jeremiah Birkett, Phyllis Katz, Heather Elizabeth Parkhurst, Nick Toth, and Kristoffer Ryan Winters in Sherman Oaks (1995)
    Sherman Oaks
    • Billy Baker
    • Billy Baker (1996)
    • TV Series
    • 1996–1997
  • Melissa Joan Hart and Jason Marsden in Family Reunion: A Relative Nightmare (1995)
    Family Reunion: A Relative Nightmare
    • Mark McKenna Jr.
    • TV Movie
    • 1995
  • The Sacred Fire (1994)
    The Sacred Fire
    • Kyle Baker
    • Short
    • 1994
  • CBS Schoolbreak Special (1984)
    CBS Schoolbreak Special
    • Joey Martelli
    • Tony
    • TV Series
    • 1990–1994

Director

  • Vince Vaughn and Hailee Steinfeld in Term Life (2016)
    Term Life
    • Director (directed by)
    • 2016
  • Ahmed Ahmed, Valerie Azlynn, Steve Byrne, Roy Wood Jr., and Owen Benjamin in Sullivan & Son (2012)
    Sullivan & Son
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 2012–2014
  • Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman, Kristin Davis, Malin Akerman, Kristen Bell, Jon Favreau, Faizon Love, and Kali Hawk in Couples Retreat (2009)
    Couples Retreat
    • Director
    • 2009
  • Midnight Follies (1994)
    Midnight Follies
    • Director
    • Video
    • 1994
  • The Sacred Fire (1994)
    The Sacred Fire
    • Director
    • Short
    • 1994
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Iron Man
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Iron Man
A Christmas Story Christmas
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A Christmas Story Christmas
A Christmas Story
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A Christmas Story
Death Valley (1982)
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Death Valley (1982)

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Peter Michaelsen
  • Height
    • 5′ 9½″ (1.77 m)
  • Born
    • April 16, 1971
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Parents
      Gail Michaelsen
  • Other works
    Played the character of "Messy Marvin" in TV commercials for Hershey's Syrup (1982-1984).
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    • 1 Interview
    • 3 Articles

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  • Trivia
    Back in the 80s he was the national spokesman for President Ronald Reagan's Young Astronaut Council, which was an educational program aimed at kids.
  • Trademarks
      Perhaps best known for his role as the BB gun desiring Ralphie Parker in A Christmas Story (1983)

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