Peter Billingsley Then & Now — Photos

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December 24, 2020 10:43PM EST

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Peter Billingsley Then & Now — Photos

Peter Billingsley Then & Now — Photos — Peter Billingsley is an actor, producer, and director best known for playing Ralphie Parker in the legendary holiday film A Christmas Story. The movie was released in 1983 and has become a Christmas staple over the years. Before A Christmas Story, Peter had already appeared in several films and commercials, even though he was just a kid. In the years after the holiday film, Peter continued to act before moving mostly into producing and directing. He directed his first feature film Couples Retreat in 2009. The movie starred his close friend Vince Vaughn and Malin Akerman. Peter also directed the 2016 film Term Life. He also produced films like Elf, The Break-Up, Iron Man, and more. Peter appeared in all of those movies as well. He recently appeared in Spider-Man: Far From Home and The Opening Act. See more photos of Peter Billingsley then and now in our gallery now.

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Peter Billingsley With His ‘A Christmas Story’ Family

Peter Billingsley With His ‘A Christmas Story’ Family — The rest of the Parker family poses for a photo. Peter Billingsley starred alongside Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin, and Ian Petrella.

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Peter Billingsley As Ralphie Parker

Peter Billingsley As Ralphie Parker — Peter Billingsley played Ralphie Parker in A Christmas Story. The Red Rider BB Gun Ralphie wanted in the film became iconic!

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Peter Billingsley On Set Of ‘A Christmas Story’

Peter Billingsley On Set Of ‘A Christmas Story’ — Peter Billingsley was 12 years old when he starred in the 1983 film. It’s been 37 years since the movie was released!

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Peter Billingsley With Vince Vaughn

Peter Billingsley With Vince Vaughn — Peter Billingsley, Vince Vaughn, and Tim Rossovich in the CBS Schoolbreak Special The Fourth Man. This special is how Peter and Vince became friends!

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Peter Billingsley In ‘The Break-Up’

Peter Billingsley In ‘The Break-Up’ — Peter Billingsley played Andrew in the 2006 comedy The Break-Up. He was also an executive producer.

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Peter Billingsley On The ‘Couples Retreat’ Set

Peter Billingsley On The ‘Couples Retreat’ Set — Peter Billingsley directed the 2009 film Couples Retreat. The movie starred his pal Vince Vaughn.

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Peter Billingsley At The ‘Couples Retreat’ Premiere

Peter Billingsley At The ‘Couples Retreat’ Premiere — Peter Billingsley walked the red carpet at the Couples Retreat premiere in 2009. The film was his directorial debut.

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Peter Billingsley In 2018

Peter Billingsley In 2018 — Peter Billingsley attended Paley Center event, Through That F-in’ Wall: An Evening with Bill Burr’s F is for Family in 2018. Peter is an executive producer of the series.

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