Devin Ratray, born on January 11, 1977, is an American actor best known for his memorable portrayal of Buzz McCallister, the tormenting older brother in the beloved holiday classic Home Alone. Beginning his career as a child performer, Ratray established himself as a versatile character actor across film and television, navigating a successful transition from juvenile roles to a respected career in independent cinema and major studio productions. His early start in the industry set the stage for a decades-spanning body of work that has endeared him to audiences of multiple generations.

Ratray made his film debut in the thriller Where Are the Children? in 1986, but his breakout came in 1989 when he landed a main role as Gus Stafford on the CBS sitcom Heartland. He achieved global recognition the following year with his supporting role in Home Alone, where his character Buzz became iconic for his cruel pranks and the famous line about his "stupid" younger brother, played by Macaulay Culkin. He reprised the role in the sequel Home Alone 2: Lost in New York in 1992 and returned to the franchise decades later for the Disney+ reboot Home Sweet Home Alone in 2021, delighting fans with his nostalgic cameo. In 1993, he added another notable family film to his resume with a supporting part in Dennis the Menace.

Following his early fame, Ratray spent much of the 2000s building a steady career with supporting performances in a variety of films, including the romantic comedy The Prince & Me in 2004, the sports drama The Winning Season in 2009, and the sci-fi actioner Surrogates in 2009, starring alongside Bruce Willis. The 2010s marked a significant career resurgence for the actor, highlighted by a starring turn in the thriller Blue Ruin in 2013, which earned critical acclaim on the festival circuit. He also delivered memorable supporting work during this period in Nebraska, directed by Alexander Payne, the supernatural comedy R.I.P.D., and the crime comedy Masterminds in 2016. His television work flourished as well, with a main role as Nate Henry in the HBO miniseries Mosaic in 2018 and a recurring part as Tinfoil Kevin on the Amazon Prime Video series The Tick from 2017 to 2019.

In the 2020s, Ratray continued to showcase his range, starring in the comedy Hollywood.Con in 2021 and appearing in the tech-focused thriller Kimi in 2022, which starred Zoë Kravitz. He also earned widespread recognition for his scene-stealing performance as the manipulative boyfriend in the hit drama Hustlers in 2019, further cementing his reputation as a reliable and compelling presence in modern cinema. With a career that spans over three decades and includes both beloved franchises and critically lauded independent projects, Devin Ratray remains a familiar and respected figure in the entertainment industry, celebrated for his ability to bring depth and authenticity to every role he undertakes.