Peter Billingsley has cultivated a prominent career in Hollywood since his early childhood, achieving notable success both in front of and behind the camera. This versatile figure, who transitioned seamlessly from a celebrated child actor to a respected producer, earned an Emmy Award nomination in 2005 for his co-executive producer role on the acclaimed Independent Film Channel show, Dinner for Five (2001), alongside Jon Favreau. Further bolstering his production credentials, Peter Billingsley also executive produced the popular summer film Couples Retreat (2009) and played a key role as an executive producer on the blockbuster Marvel Comics adaptation, Iron Man (2008), also directed by Jon Favreau.
Peter Billingsley’s production expertise extends to co-producing the Artisan Entertainment classic Made (2001), which starred Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn, and Sony’s science fiction adventure, Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005), once again directed by Favreau.
Recently, Peter Billingsley solidified his position in the industry by becoming a principal partner in Wild West Picture Show Productions. This production company, founded by Vince Vaughn, currently holds a first-look production agreement with Universal Studios, signaling a significant step in Peter Billingsley’s ongoing Hollywood journey.
Peter Billingsley’s journey in the public eye began at the young age of three, launching his acting career in numerous memorable television commercials throughout the 1970s. Following these early roles, Peter Billingsley appeared in various television shows and films during his youth, steadily building his acting resume. However, it was his unforgettable performance in the cherished holiday film, A Christmas Story (1983), that truly cemented Peter Billingsley’s place in popular culture. Portraying Ralphie Parker, the youthful alter ego of humorist Jean Shepherd, Peter Billingsley’s persistent on-screen desire for a Red Ryder BB gun resonated with audiences and propelled him to instant stardom. This iconic role has since firmly established A Christmas Story as a timeless, modern Christmas classic and remains a defining moment in Peter Billingsley’s career.
Born in New York City, Peter Billingsley currently resides in Los Angeles, continuing his multifaceted career in the entertainment industry.
