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A Christmas Story (1983) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
- Peter Billingsley
- Scott Schwartz
- R.D. Robb
- Zach Ward
- Ian Petrella
- Darren McGavin
- Melinda Dillon
- Tedde Moore
After appearing in "A Christmas Story," Billingsley took on more roles in the '80s and '90s, such as Richmond Matzie in "Punky Brewster" and Micky Spiegel in "The Wonder Years." Billingsley is now a frequent collaborator of Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau's. He and Vaughn run the production company Wild West Films, which was behind “Four Christmases" ...
If you saw "A Christmas Story," then you'll undoubtedly remember Scott Schwartz. His character, Flick, gets his tongue stuck to a frozen flagpole after accepting a triple dog dare from his friend Schwartz. After appearing in "A Christmas Story," Schwartz went on to play Adam Weisman in 1985's "A Time to Live" and Jordan Simms in the 1987 TV series ...
R.D. Robb's character, Schwartz, dares Flick to stick his tongue on the flagpole. Since "A Christmas Story," Robb appeared in TV shows and movies, such as 1995's "The Brady Bunch Movie" and 1996's "Matilda." More recently, he appeared in "The Goldbergs."
Although fans rooted for Ralphie in "A Christmas Story," it was hard not to like his bully Scut Farkus, played by Zach Ward, in the film. Since "A Christmas Story," Ward acted in films such as 2003's "Freddy vs. Jason," 2004's "Resident Evil: Apocalypse" and 2007's "Transformers." Continuing the genre theme, Ward was also in Ryan Murphy's show "Ame...
Ralphie's family wasn't complete without his little brother Randy, played by Ian Petrella, goofing off at home. After making his acting debut on "A Christmas Story," Petrella went on to play Alex in 1986's "Diff’rent Strokes," Biff in 1987's "Who's the Boss?" and he also made an appearance in the 1991 TV series "Beverly Hills, 90210." Petrella now ...
In "A Christmas Story," McGavin played Ralphie's lovable, but tough, father who has endless wells of admiration for his leg lamp. After McGavin took on the role of Old Man Parker in the holiday flick, he continued his acting career in 1986's "Raw Deal," 1990's "Captain America," 1995's "Billy Madison," where he played the lead alongside Adam Sandle...
Melinda Dillon's role in "A Christmas Story" was just as iconic as her acting career. As Ralphie and Randy's mother, she always wanted to keep her kids safe, whether that meant wrapping Randy up in full Christmas attire so he won't be cold outside or telling Ralphie that he shouldn't want a BB gun for Christmas because he'd shoot his eye out. When ...
In "A Christmas Story," Tedde Moore played Ralphie's school teacher, Miss Shields. Moore later reprised her role in "A Christmas Story" for the movie's 1994 sequel, "My Summer Story," released in theaters as "It Runs in the Family." Moore also has acting credits in 2001's "RoboCop: Prime Directives," 2011's "Mistletoe Over Manhattan," and the 2017 ...
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- 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.
- Melinda Dillon as Mrs. Parker. Before starring as the matriarch of the Parker family, Melinda Dillon was an established actress onstage and on the big screen.
- Darren McGavin as Mr. Parker. Darren McGavin's portrayal of Ralphie's grouchy yet loving father, known simply as "The Old Man" in the film, has touched generations of fans.
- Jean Shepherd as Adult Ralphie. The voice presenting each A Christmas Story vignette is more than just a narrator — it's Jean Shepherd, a broadcast personality, humorist and the closest thing there is to a real-life Ralphie Parker.
The comic mishaps and adventures of a young boy named Ralph, trying to convince his parents, teachers, and Santa that a Red Ryder B.B. gun really is the perfect Christmas gift for the 1940s.
- Peter Billingsley (Ralphie Parker) Peter Billingsley as Ralphie Parker is one of the most recognizable kids in Christmas movies to date. His piercing blue eyes and chubby cheeks made him all the cuter to viewers as he pined over the Red Ryder BB Gun as his ultimate Christmas gift.
- Darren McGavin (Mr. Parker) Before taking on the iconic role of Ralphie’s father, known as the Old Man, in A Christmas Story, Darren McGavin was known for his roles in Mike Hammer, Kolchak: The Night Stalker and Riverboat.
- Melinda Dillon (Mrs. Parker) Before she told Ralphie he'd shoot his eye out, Melinda Dillon was already successful in the industry. By the time she filmed A Christmas Story, Dillon had been nominated for a Tony for her theater work and an Oscar for her role in Steven Spielberg’s 1977 Close Encounters of the Third Kind.
- Ian Petrella (Randy Parker) Ian Petrella played Randy Parker in the A Christmas Story. At the ripe old age of 3, Petrella started acting. Since A Christmas Story, he’s made one-off appearances here and there—on Different Strokes, Who’s the Boss?
Nov 16, 2018 · On its 35th anniversary, The Hollywood Reporter takes a look at what the stars of 'A Christmas Story' have been up to since the film's release.
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Dec 16, 2020 · Peter Billingsley, Darren McGavin, Melinda Dillon, and Ian Petrella are among the stars featured in the classic Christmas comedy 'A Christmas Story.'. Here's where the cast of 'A Christmas...
