Ian Petrella

Ian Petrella
Petrella in 2013
Born (1974-12-17) December 17, 1974 (age 51)
Los Angeles, California, United States
OccupationsActor, puppeteer
Years active1982–present

Ian Petrella (born December 17, 1974) is an American actor and puppeteer. He is best known for his role as Randy Parker in the 1983 film A Christmas Story, a role he reprised in the 2022 sequel A Christmas Story Christmas.

Career

In 1983, Petrella played Randy Parker in A Christmas Story. He reprised the role in the 2022 sequel A Christmas Story Christmas.

From November 4, 2010, to the first week of January 2011, he served as a guest tour guide at the A Christmas Story House in Cleveland, Ohio.

Personal life

Petrella currently resides in Cleveland, Ohio, working in animation and puppetry.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1982CHiPsLittle BoyEpisode: "Head Over Heels"
1983A Christmas StoryRandy Parker
1984Crimes of PassionJimmy's Friend
1986Diff'rent StrokesAlexEpisode: "Lifestyles of the Poor and Unknown"
1987Who's the Boss?BiffEpisode: "Mona"
Mr. PresidentWesleyEpisode: "Meet the People"
Once a HeroEugene EganEpisode: "Once a Hero"
Highway to HeavenBig KidEpisode: "I Was a Middle Aged Werewolf"
My Sister SamTrick or TreaterEpisode: "Who's Afraid of Virginia Schultz?"
1991Beverly Hills, 90210KidEpisode: "Play It Again, David"
2006Poster BoyChainsmokerShort film
2008The Untold Christmas StoryHimselfVideo documentary
2009CraftyKenny the BarkeeperEpisode: "Larry's Revenge"
ClarkworldHimself
2011NFL Holiday SpectacularHost
2012The Cast of a Christmas Story: Where Are They Now?HimselfTV movie
2013Christmas in Ohio: A Christmas Story HouseHimselfVideo short
Good Morning AmericaHimself1 episode
2015Quarter BinHimself
Entertainment TonightHimself1 episode
2022A Christmas Story ChristmasRandy Parker
2023XmasBoss RandyShort film

References

  1. ↑ Shaw, Gabbi (December 5, 2023). "THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'A Christmas Story' 40 years later". Business Insider. Retrieved September 21, 2026.
  2. ↑ Power, Shannon (December 24, 2024). "A 'Christmas Story' Cast: Where Are They Now?". Newsweek. Retrieved September 21, 2026.
  3. ↑ Weldon, Sarah; Jacobsen, Kevin (November 30, 2025). "A Christmas Story cast: See the actors from the holiday classic, then and now". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved September 21, 2026.
  4. ↑ Lyttle, Zoey; Blackwelder, Carson (December 24, 2025). "Where Is the Cast of A Christmas Story Now? All About Their Lives Over 4 Decades After the Beloved Holiday Film Premiered". People. Retrieved September 21, 2026.
  5. ↑ Kashner, Sam (November 30, 2016). "How A Christmas Story Went from Low-Budget Fluke to an American Tradition". Vanity Fair. Retrieved September 21, 2026.
  6. ↑ King, Susan (November 16, 2018). "'A Christmas Story' at 35: How the Comedy Found Its Place in Holiday History". Variety. Retrieved September 21, 2026.
  7. ↑ Kroll, Justin (February 15, 2022). "Four Original 'Christmas Story' Castmembers Join Peter Billingsley In HBO Max Sequel From Warner Bros. & Legendary". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
  8. ↑ Ralphie (May 20, 2010). "Randy Comes Home To A Christmas Story House". A Christmas Story House & Museum. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
  9. ↑ Pak, Eudie (December 14, 2012). "'A Christmas Story' Cast: Where Are They Now?". Biography.com (FYI / A&E Networks). Retrieved August 11, 2022.
  10. ↑ Spencer, Ashley (November 20, 2019). "As Kids, They Starred in Holiday Hits. They Moved On. Can We?". The New York Times. Retrieved September 21, 2026.
  11. ↑ Allen, Dianne A. (March 16, 2021). "Ian Petrella Interview On Hope & Moving Forward In Life". Someone Gets Me (Podcast). Retrieved September 21, 2026.
  12. ↑ Sterling, JJ (July 23, 2024). "Ian Petrella: From Child Star to Animator and Beyond". Urban Splatter. Retrieved September 21, 2026.
  13. ↑ "A Christmas Story Christmas". IMDB. Retrieved August 11, 2022.