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Peter Billingsley Biography
Birth Name:Peter Billingsley-Michaelsen
Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States
Profession Actor, Producer, Director, Writer, Soundtrack, Production manager, Editorial department
Fast Facts
- Was a spokesperson for President Ronald Reagan's Young Astronaut Council
- Received a Young Artist Award in 1987 for his performance in "The Dirt Bike Kid․"
- Interested in acting at an early age, he had already performed in over 120 commercials by the age of 11
- Made his acting debut at the age of 2 in a TV commercial for Geritol
- Best known for portraying the character Ralphie in the 1983 film "A Christmas Story․"
- Frequently collaborates with actor Vince Vaughn on various productions
- In 1999, he released a musical album called "Christmas Stories ․․․ Christmas Songs․"
- Witnessed the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster in 1986, as he was present at the launch pad at NASA's Kennedy Space Center
Awards
- 1981Stinker Award-Worst Performance by a Child in a Featured Role: nominated
- 1982Young Artist Award-Best Young Comedian - Motion Picture or Television: nominated
- 1983Young Artist Award-Best Young Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 1985Young Artist Award-Best Young Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical, Comedy, Adventure or Drama: nominated
- 1987Young Artist Award-Exceptional Performance by a Young Actor Starring in a Feature Film - Comedy or Drama: winner
- 2005Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Nonfiction Series: nominated