A Christmas Story Cast
The cast of A Christmas Story including popularity data. Data for April 22, 2025.
Peter Billingsley
as Ralphie Parker

Peter Billingsley plays Ralphie Parker, the young boy who dreams of receiving a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas.

Melinda Dillon
as Mrs. Parker

Melinda Dillon portrays Mrs. Parker, Ralphie's caring and understanding mother.

#2
Most popular actor on A Christmas Story
620 Wikipedia views yesterday
Darren McGavin
as Mr. Parker

Darren McGavin appears as Mr. Parker, Ralphie's gruff but loving father.

#1
Most popular actor on A Christmas Story
962 Wikipedia views yesterday
Jean Shepherd
as Ralphie as an Adult (voice)

Jean Shepherd provides the voice of the adult Ralphie, narrating the story of his childhood Christmas memories.

Ian Petrella
as Randy Parker

Ian Petrella plays Randy Parker, Ralphie's little brother who has memorable moments in the film.

Scott Schwartz
as Flick

Scott Schwartz takes on the role of Flick, Ralphie's friend who gets his tongue stuck to a frozen pole.

Tedde Moore
as Miss Shields

Tedde Moore plays Miss Shields, Ralphie's teacher who has a significant impact on the plot.

R.D. Robb
as Schwartz

R.D. Robb portrays Schwartz, one of Ralphie's friends who gets into some trouble.

Zack Ward
as Scut Farkus

Zack Ward is Scut Farkus, the school bully who torments Ralphie and his friends.

#3
Most popular actor on A Christmas Story
343 Wikipedia views yesterday
Yano Anaya
as Grover Dill

Yano Anaya appears as Grover Dill, Scut Farkus' sidekick who joins in the bullying.

Jeff Gillen
as Santa Claus

Jeff Gillen plays Santa Claus, who has a memorable scene with Ralphie at the department store.

Leslie Carlson
as Christmas Tree Man

Leslie Carlson is the Christmas Tree Man, one of the characters Ralphie encounters during the holiday season.

Jim Hunter
as Freight Man
Patty Johnson
as Head Elf
Drew Hocevar
as Male Elf
David Edward
as Kid with Goggles
Dwayne McLean
as Black Bart
Helen E. Kaider
as Wicked Witch
John Wong
as Chinese Father
Johan Sebastian Wong
as Waiter #1
Fred Lee
as Waiter #2
Dan Ma
as Waiter #3
Rocco Bellusci
as Street Kid
Tommy Wallace
as Boy in School
Court Benson
as Pierre Andre (uncredited)
Leigh Brown
as Red Hatted Curly Haired Woman in Line for Santa (uncredited)
Bob Clark
as Swede (uncredited)
Giada Dobrzenska
as Little Girl at Parade (uncredited)
Dave Duff
as Firefighter (uncredited)
Jordan-Patrick Marcantonio
as Boy visiting Santa (uncredited)
Gary A. Jones
as Christmas Shopper (uncredited)
Kristephan Warren-Stevens
as Crowd person (uncredited)
Don Geyer
as The Scarecrow (uncredited)
Kathryn Hayzer
as Churchgoer (uncredited)
John Kennedy
as Fire Chief at Schoolyard (uncredited)
Bill Kravitz
as Billy (uncredited)
Julie Matthews
as Caroler (uncredited)
Christine Powrie
as Screaming Girl on Slide After Ralphie (uncredited)
Quinn Smith
as Flagpole Bully Sudent (uncredited)
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