Peter Billingsley has been an integral part of the Hollywood community since his early childhood, achieving remarkable success and accolades, both behind the scenes and in front of the camera. As a highly successful child-actor-turned-producer, he received an Emmy Award nomination in 2005 for his role as co-executive producer on the critically acclaimed Independent Film Channel show "Dinner for Five" (2001) alongside Jon Favreau.
Billingsley also served as executive producer on the hit summer film "The Break-Up" (2006) and recently wrapped production on Marvel Comics feature film "Iron Man" (2008),directed by Jon Favreau. Additionally, he co-produced the Artisan Entertainment classic "Made" (2001),starring Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn, as well as Sony's recent science fiction release "Zathura: A Space Adventure" (2005),directed by Favreau.
Billingsley recently became a principal in "Wild West Picture Show Productions", a production company founded by Vince Vaughn, which currently has a first-look production deal with Universal Studios.
Growing up in the public eye, Billingsley began his acting career at the age of three, starring in some of the 1970s' most memorable television commercials. After appearing on numerous television shows and films during his youth, the Emmy Award-nominated actor delivered a performance for the ages in the beloved holiday film "A Christmas Story" (1983).
Playing humorist Jean Shepherd's youthful alter-ego "Ralphie", Billingsley's repeated requests for a genuine Red Ryder BB-gun quickly catapulted the actor to instant stardom and has since driven the film into pop-culture lore as the classic modern-day Christmas tale.
Born in New York City, Billingsley currently resides in Los Angeles.
