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Peter Billingsley: Biography

Peter Billingsley

Birth Place: New York, NY
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 04/16/1971, Aries
Profession: Actor; director; producer

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Peter Billingsley Fast Facts:

Began acting at 2 years old.
Portrayed Messy Marvin in a series of Hershey's chocolate syrup commercials in the 1980s.
Hosted children's segments on the popular reality/documentary series Real People in the early '80s.
Was the first person to audition for the role of Ralphie Parker in the enduring 1983 comedy A Christmas Story.
Became friends with Vince Vaughn when they costarred in the CBS after-school special The Fourth Man (1990).
Went on to produce a number of movies involving Vaughn and frequent collaborator Jon Favreau, including Made (2001) and The Break-Up (2006).
Made his feature directorial debut in 2009 with the hit comedy Couples Retreat, starring Vaughn and Favreau.

Peter Billingsley Relationships:
Alwin Michaelsen - Father
Gail Billingsley - Mother
Win - Brother
Dina - Sister
Neil Billingsley - Brother
Melissa Michaelsen - Sister
Peter Billingsley Awards:
2005 Emmy: Outstanding Nonfiction Series - Nominee
College:
Attended Phoenix College, Phoenix, AZ

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A Christmas Story, Peter Billingsley, Ian Petrella, Darren McGavin, Melinda Dillon TBS

A Christmas Story, Jeff Gillen, Peter Billingsley TBS

A Christmas Story, Scott Schwartz, Peter Billingsley TBS

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