Ian Petrella
Birth Name:
Ian Petrella
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, United States
Profession
Actor
Fast Facts
- Trained at the famed Groundlings Comedy Theater in Los Angeles at 17 years old, becoming the youngest person ever to audition or be accepted
- After a successful audition at 3 years old, he was given his S․A․G․ card and hired for numerous commercials and TV guest spots
- Founded Gilljack Productions to produce web content and puppetry animation
- In 2010, he offered to be a special guide for the following year's tours through the house where "A Christmas Story" was filmed
- Best known for his role in "A Christmas Story," where he played the little brother of protagonist Ralphie Parker
- Has worked on the sets of "Ninja Turtles," "Power Rangers" and programs for the Jim Henson Company
Awards
- 1985Young Artist Award - Best Young Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture Musical, Comedy, Adventure or Drama:Nominated