Peter Billingsley - Actor Profile

Peter Billingsley

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
30Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 16, 1971
Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

About Peter Billingsley

Peter Billingsley (born April 16, 1971), also known as Peter Michaelsen and Peter Billingsley-Michaelsen, is an American actor, director, and producer. His acting roles include Ralphie Parker in the 1983 movie A Christmas Story, Jack Simmons in The Dirt Bike Kid, Billy in Death Valley, and as Messy Marvin in Hershey's chocolate syrup commercials during the 1980s. He began his career as an infant in television commercials. Description above from the Wikipedia article Peter Billingsley, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Peter Billingsley Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Peter Billingsley reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 30 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Peter Billingsley's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Peter Billingsley's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Clarkworld, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Peter Billingsley Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Peter Billingsley's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Peter Billingsley has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 A Christmas Story Christmas Ralphie Parker Average Similar →
2019 Spider-Man: Far From Home William Ginter Riva Hit Similar →
2018 Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché Self Hit Similar →
2013 A Case of You Scott Average Similar →
2009 Clarkworld Self Super Hit Similar →
2008 Four Christmases Ticket Agent Average Similar →
2008 I Am 'Iron Man' Self Flop Similar →
2008 Iron Man William Ginter Riva Super Hit Similar →
2006 Wild West Comedy Show: 30 Days & 30 Nights - Hollywood to the Heartland Self Average Similar →
2006 The Break-Up Andrew Average Similar →
2003 Elf Ming Ming (uncredited) Hit Similar →
2000 No Deposit, No Return - Super Hit Similar →
1997 Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas Ralphie Parker (archive footage) Average Similar →
1995 Family Reunion: A Relative Nightmare Mark McKenna Jr. Average Similar →
1993 Videozone: The Making of "Arcade" Himself Flop Similar →
1993 Arcade Nick Flop Similar →
1989 Beverly Hills Brats Scooter Flop Similar →
1987 Russkies Adam Flop Similar →
1987 Carly's Web Robert KrantzJr. Hit Similar →
1986 The Last Frontier Marty Adamson Flop Similar →
1986 Pecos Bill Kevin Flop Similar →
1985 The Dirt Bike Kid Jack Simmons Average Similar →
1984 The Hoboken Chicken Emergency Arthur Bobowicz Average Similar →
1983 A Christmas Story Ralphie Hit Similar →
1982 Memories Never Die Shawn Tilford Hit Similar →
1982 Massarati and the Brain Christopher 'The Brain' Massarati Average Similar →
1982 Death Valley Billy Flop Similar →
1981 Paternity Tad Flop Similar →
1981 Honky Tonk Freeway Little Billy Flop Similar →
1978 If Ever I See You Again Child Super Hit Similar →

Peter Billingsley - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Peter Billingsley?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Peter Billingsley is "Clarkworld" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Peter Billingsley acted in?

Peter Billingsley has been featured in at least 30 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Peter Billingsley?

Other notable films include "If Ever I See You Again", "No Deposit, No Return", and "Iron Man".

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