Peter Billingsley

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

Name:

Date:

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/peter-billingsley

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Peter Billingsley born?April 16, 1971
2. Where was Peter Billingsley born?New York City, New York, USA
3. What is the key producing credits?'Iron Man' (2008), 'Spider-Man: Far From Home' (2019)
4. What is the notable directorial work?Episodes of 'The Big Bang Theory' and 'Young Sheldon'
5. Who is Peter Billingsley?Peter Billingsley is an American actor and filmmaker born on April 16, 1971, in New York City. He started acting as a baby in TV commercials and became famous as a child actor.
6. What is Peter Billingsley best known for?He is best known for playing Ralphie Parker in the 1983 movie "A Christmas Story." He returned to the role in the 2022 sequel "A Christmas Story Christmas."

Filmmaker: An individual involved in the creation of motion pictures, encompassing roles such as director, producer, and screenwriter.
Blockbuster: A film that is a commercial success, typically achieving high box office revenue and widespread popularity.
Cultural Resonance: The ability of a work of art or media to connect with and be meaningful to a wide audience across different times and cultures.