The Cast Of A Christmas Story: Then and Now
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It’s no secret that the movie “A Christmas Story” is a classic. With its mix of humor, heart, and nostalgia, it has entertained audiences for over 30 years. But has the movie stayed true to its roots over that time? In this blog post, we will take a look at the cast of “A Christmas Story” and see how their appearances have changed over the years. Whether you’re a big fan of the movie or just looking for some nostalgia, read on to see how these characters have evolved.
The Cast of A Christmas Story: Then and Now
The Cast of A Christmas Story: Then and Now
When The Cast of A Christmas Story was released in 1983, it was a major box office hit. The film follows the adventures of Ralphie (Peter Billingsley), a young boy who is desperately trying to get his family to celebrate Christmas the traditional way. Ralphie’s quest leads him to meet some unforgettable characters along the way, including Santa (Tim Allen) and Mrs. Kringle (Judy Greer).
Thirty-six years later, the cast of the original film reunited for a special screening of the movie in Los Angeles. Below are name of each actor now.
Peter Billingsley – Ralphie Parker
Tim Allen – Santa Claus
Judy Greer – Mrs. Kringle
What the cast of A Christmas Story is up to now
In 1988, the cast of A Christmas Story reunited for a stage performance of the movie. Now, 25 years later, they’re all still around and still performing!
Here’s what they’ve been up to:
Jean Shepherd’s grandson, Mike Nichols, is now a screenwriter and director. He wrote and directed the 2010 film The Catcher in the Rye starring J.D. Sweeny and Mandy Moore.
Chris Sarandon has continued to act; he starred in Ridley Scott’s 2012 drama Exodus and is set to star in Guy Ritchie’s upcoming Sherlock Holmes sequel, Arthur Christmas.
Eddie Murphy is one of Hollywood’s most successful comedians, with over three decades of stand-up comedy under his belt. Murphy has released six albums since 1992 – five of which have topped the Billboard chart. In November 2018, Murphy released an autobiography titled How To Be A Latin Lover.
What happened to some of the original A Christmas Story cast members
The original A Christmas Story cast members are all older now, and some have retired from acting. Here’s a look at where they are now:
Fred Savage ( Ralphie Parker ): He continued to act after A Christmas Story and has appeared in several TV shows and movies since then. He is also the founder of the Fred Savage Foundation, which raises money for pediatric cancer research.
( ): He continued to act after and has appeared in several TV shows and movies since then. He is also the founder of the Fred Savage Foundation, which raises money for pediatric cancer research. Laraine Newman ( Mrs. Krabappel ): She had a successful career as an actress after A Christmas Story , appearing on Broadway and in numerous TV shows and movies. In 2009, she released her first book, What Would Laraine Do?
( ): She had a successful career as an actress after , appearing on Broadway and in numerous TV shows and movies. In 2009, she released her first book, Jim Varney ( Buddy Hackett ): Varney had several small movie roles after AChristmas Story but it wasn’t until he played Fronkensteen in The Flintstones that he became a star. He later starred in Crash & Burn, The Secret Life of Pets 2, The Emoji Movie, and upcoming projects including Zombie Inc.
( ): Varney had several small movie roles after but it wasn’t until he played Fronkensteen in that he became a star. He
How the cast has changed over time
The cast of A Christmas Story has changed over time, but the spirit and humor of the movie remain the same.
In the original movie, directed by Bob Clark and released in 1983, Ralphie (Peter Billingsley) is played by Chris Cooper. For the 1994 made-for-TV remake, starring Bob Odenkirk, Ralphie was recast as a young pre-teen played by Macaulay Culkin.
Since then, other than Culkin’s brief return for a 2012 sequel, no one from the original film has reprised their role. However, speaking about his participation in the remake on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno last year, Culkin said “I loved doing it. I had an incredible experience – even though it hurt my career.”
Other actors who have appeared in both versions of the film include Edward Herrmann as Grandpa Joe and Jean Shepherd as Old Man Potter.
Conclusion
When it comes to Christmas movies, there are a few that always stand out. A Christmas Story is one of those movies that everyone knows and loves. In this article, we take a look at the cast of the movie then and now. How many of them are still living? Which ones passed away? And which ones have children now who played young Ralphie in the original movie?
