Peter Billingsley, the blond moppet from “A Christmas Story,” was 11 years old when he starred in that 1983 holiday-sleeper-that-became-a-classic (though it depends who you ask — I've always been something of a Scrooge about it).

How old was Peter Billingsley when he starred in A Christmas Story?

Peter Billingsley as Ralphie Parker

By the time he made hearts melt at age 11 in A Christmas Story, Billingsley had a fair amount of acting experience, including in the 1981 comedies Honky Tonk Freeway and Paternity.

How old was Ralphie in A Christmas Story 2?

The film, set six years after the original, follows fifteen-year-old Ralphie as he wishes for a 1939 Mercury Eight convertible for Christmas, but crashes the car before he even owns it. Now, Ralphie and his friends, Flick and Schwartz, must find a way to raise enough money to fix the car before Christmas.

How old was Ralphie's dad in A Christmas Story?

A Christmas Story—1983

Ralphie Parker's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Parker, were played by Darren McGavin and Melinda Dillon. McGavin plays "The Old Man" in the movie and was 61 years old at the time while his wife was almost two decades younger as Dillon was 43 at the time.

How old was Randy supposed to be in A Christmas Story?

Randy: (stage age 7-8 / vocal range = F#3 to D5) Ralphie's younger brother, he is cute, lovable and a bit whiny.

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Was Randy from A Christmas Story autistic?

Ralphie and Randy are relatable to autistic kids and adults because they have quite a few traits in common with us. No, I am absolutely not saying that these beloved Christmas characters can be diagnosed as autistic.

How old is Ralphie supposed to be?

As a 9-year-old boy in 1940, all Ralphie wants for Christmas is a Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-shot Range Model air rifle.

Why wasn't Melinda Dillon in A Christmas Story Christmas?

Now: Melinda Dillon

Dillon was set to star in the sequel A Christmas Story Christmas, but she fell ill and had to be replaced by actress Julie Hagerty. Dillon died at age 83 in January 2023, less than two months after the film was released.

Do the actors still get paid for A Christmas Story?

"A Christmas Story," one of the most beloved holiday classics of all time, is still played on TV so much that the actors continue to collect those royalty checks. But, contrary to popular belief, they're hardly getting rich.

What happened to Peter Billingsley?

Billingsley eventually transitioned to working as a producer and director on films such as “Elf,” “The Break-Up,” “Iron Man” and last year's latest Ralphie adventure, “A Christmas Story Christmas.” Throughout his career, he's saved memorabilia from his most famous on-screen role.

Does Peter Billingsley have children?

Had a daughter in 2017 and a son in 2020 with wife Elizabeth. Younger brother of Melissa Michaelsen and Neil Billingsley.

What year is A Christmas Story supposed to be set in?

A Christmas Story is deliberately vague about the year it is set in, adding to the film's timeless and nostalgic charm. The film likely takes place in the late 1930s or early 1940s, based on clues such as the 1939 calendar and the absence of references to World War II.

Did Peter Billingsley get married?

Personal life. Billingsley married Elizabeth "Buffy" Bains in 2015, with whom he has two children.

What year is Christmas Story 2 set in?

Plot. The film takes place in 1946 which is six years after A Christmas Story. Ralphie is now a 15 year old boy, and all he wants is a used 1939 Mercury Eight convertible for Christmas.

Are any of the original cast in A Christmas Story Christmas?

Billingsley reprises his role as Ralphie Parker alongside Ian Petrella, Scott Schwartz, R. D. Robb, Zack Ward, and Yano Anaya returning as Randy, Flick, Schwartz, Scut Farkus, and Grover Dill respectively.

What happened to Randy from the Christmas story?

Ian Petrella (Randy)

The actor studied improv at the Groundlings Comedy Theater in Los Angeles and now focuses on animation and puppetry (having worked on the Henson Company's '90s series Brats of the Lost Nebula). He played Randy again in A Christmas Story Christmas.

Who is Ralphie's father in the Christmas story?

Darren McGavin: The Old Man Parker.

How old was Peter Billingsley when he played Ralphie?

Ralphie might have been nine years old in A Christmas Story, but Peter Billingsley was not quite as young when making the 1983 Christmas classic. The actor was 12 years old when the original movie was released in theaters.

What happened to the original mom from A Christmas Story?

Melinda Dillon, the actress best known for her portrayal of a harried but loving mother in the holiday classic A Christmas Story, died Jan. 9 at 83, according to a death notice.

Is the mom in Christmas Story 2 the same mom?

While Julie Hagerty stepped in to play Ralphie's Mom in the sequel, and did an admirable job, her performance wasn't quite as timeless or memorable as Melinda Dillon's in the 1983 original.

Who has passed away from the Christmas story?

Melinda Dillon, a two-time Oscar-nominated actress and star of A Christmas Story, is dead.

Where is Ralphie's house?

The house that appears in the film is located at 3159 W 11th Street, Cleveland, Ohio.

How old was Randy in the Christmas story?

Drew Comstock, 11, plays the 9-year-old main character, Ralphie. Jackson Rott, 10, as 7-year-old Randy, is never far behind. Ralphie and Randy are brothers, in case you've never caught the quintessential classic 1983 holiday movie that's based in the 1940s.

How old is Ralphie's mom?

Dillon was twice nominated for an Oscar, but is perhaps most recognizable as Ralphie's mom in "A Christmas Story."