Peter Billingsley

Birth Name:

Peter Billingsley-Michaelsen

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Director, Writer, Soundtrack, Production manager, Editorial department

Received a Young Artist Award in 1987 for his performance in "The Dirt Bike Kid․"
Was a spokesperson for President Ronald Reagan's Young Astronaut Council
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

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

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