Ian Petrella is a former American

United States

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 child actor

Child actor

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. His most memorable role is that of Randy Parker (Ralphie's little brother) in the 1983 film

Film

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 A Christmas Story

A Christmas Story

A Christmas Story is a 1983 American Christmas comedy film based on the short stories and semi-fictional anecdotes of author and raconteur Jean Shepherd, including material from his books In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash, and Wanda Hickey's Night of Golden Memories. It was directed by Bob Clark...

. Petrella currently resides in Los Angeles, California

California

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, working on animation and puppetry.

During 2010 Christmas Season, Petrella served as special tour guide from November 4 through the first week of January 2011 at A Christmas Story House in Cleveland, Ohio. This house is found on West 11th St., Cleveland, Ohio and is the original house used for the filming of A Christmas Story. Ian interacted with visitors and recounted his firsthand experiences at the house during the filming of the movie in 1983.