Claim to Fame: Peter is probably most noted for his role of
Ralphie in a "A Christmas Story"
Remember Ralphie's numerous requests for a genuine Red Ryder
B-B gun that were repeatedly greeted with "You'll shoot your
eye out." I just love that movie.
But Peter actually got his start when he was nine years old
on the TV series "Real People". He was there to provide the
children's angle on the show.
Family Life:
Great-grandnephew of Stork Club impresario Sherman Billingsley (his maternal
great-grandfather was Fred Billingsley who was Sherman's brother).
Brother of Melissa Michaelsen and Neil Billingsley (both actors)..
Info: When I was in college in Arizona, my coach (I played
basketball) also taught at a private school, Phoenix Country Day School. It was
K-12th grade and only about 150 kids went there.
He also was the High School baseball coach of this ultra
exclusive school. (Hi Coach K!). Anyway he used to get his
college students some jobs helping out around the school. We
were all broke and needed money.
To make a long story short. Peter went to this school along with his sister
Melissa. Both of them were very nice and sweet kids. Not like so many others who
were so snobby (some Wrigley kids, especially).
This was right before "A Christmas Story" came out, and his sister was actually
more popular at the time.
Where Is He Now:
He is now enjoying the success of directing,
writing, and editing many music videos and short form programs.
Peter is co-producing "Zathura: which Jon Favreau is directing.
That's the third thing with Jon that Peter has produced.
He and Jon are producers of the IFC program "Dinner For Five."
You may have even seen him and Jon this past Thanksgiving as
they hosted a "Dinner For Five" marathon.
You can write to Peter at: Peter Billingsley
9028 Sunset Blvd. Ph #1
Los Angeles, CA 90069
Trivia: Peter played Messy Marvin in a series of commercials for
Hershey's chocolate syrup in the early '80s.
His best friend is Jon Favreau.
Internet Rumor About Him: That he died a penniless, drug addict and is
buried in Potters Field.
CREDITS: Elf (2003) (uncredited) .... Elf
No Deposit, No Return (2000)
"L.A. Heat" playing "Lance Allan" (1999)
"Sherman Oaks" (1995) TV Series .... Billy Baker (1996)
The Writing on the Wall (1996) (TV) .... Tony
Family Reunion: A Relative Nightmare (1995) (TV) .... Mark McKenna Jr.
The Sacred Fire (1994) .... Kyle Baker
Arcade (1993) (V) .... Nick
"The Wonder Years" playing "Micky Spiegel" (1993)
Beverly Hills Brats (1989) .... Scooter
Russkies (1987) .... Adam
Carly's Web (1987) (TV) .... Robert KrantzJr.
The Last Frontier (1986) (TV) .... Marty Adamson
The Dirt Bike Kid (1986) .... Jack Simmons
"Punky Brewster" playing "Richmond Matzie" (1985)
"Highway to Heaven" playing "Ridley" (1985)
"Who's the Boss?" playing "Bobby Walsh" (1985)
The Hoboken Chicken Emergency (1984) (TV) .... Arthur Bobowicz
A Christmas Story (1983) .... Ralphie Parker
"Little House on the Prairie" playing "Gideon Hale" (1982)
Memories Never Die (1982) (TV) .... Shawn Tilford
Massarati and the Brain (1982) (TV) .... Christopher 'The Brain' Massarati
Death Valley (1982) .... Billy
Real People (1982)
Honky Tonk Freeway (1981) .... Billie
Paternity (1981) .... Tad
If Ever I See You Again (1978) .... Child
PRODUCER CREDITS:
Zathura (2005) (post-production) (co-producer)
Trigger Happy TV (2000) TV Series (field producer) (2003)
Dinner for Five (2001 to current) TV Series (producer)
Made (2001) (co-producer)
The X Show (1999) TV Series (senior field producer)
The Sacred Fire (1994) (producer & director)
Updated: 02/20/2005
Where Is He Now:
He is now enjoying the success of directing, 
