Peter Billingsley is an actor and producer who is best known for his role as Ralphie Parker in the holiday classic film “A Christmas Story.” The film was released in 1983 and has become a beloved holiday tradition for many families around the world. In the film, Billingsley plays a young boy who desperately wants a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas, but is repeatedly told that he’ll “shoot his eye out” if he gets one. The film also features memorable performances from Darren McGavin, Melinda Dillon, and Jean Shepherd, who provides the narration. Billingsley has gone on to have a successful career in the entertainment industry, both as an actor and a producer.