Top 20 Father Figures in Movies and TV

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[@mykellayne]

One I wish was in it was Jack Peason on This is Us, though he is the Father of Kate, and Kevin Peason, Randol his African adopted son, he stills thinks of him as his very own, I wish I had that.

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@@raymondmaciel4047 To that extent, top 10 female travel companions to Ash and Pikachu, and Ash Ketchum's top ten accomplishments from season 1 to the present.

[@isaaccollins4533]

Zordon from the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. As he was a wise sage he teaches the Rangers to help teammates.

[@trinaq]

Rest in peace, Robin Williams. He deservedly won the Best Supporting Actor for his work as Sean Maguire, acting as a father figure to Will. He'll be forever missed. 😇💔

[@hook2204]

I think Uncle Phil deserved a higher rank, the impact he had is indescriptible. Truly a TV gem

[@NimrodGoldberger]

Uncle Phill made me realize a lot of how I want to be as a father. Legendary actor R.I.P

[@Kryptongurl84]

What about Carl Winslow from Family Matters? He is my favorite TV Father ever! He was such a great Dad.

[@JohnSmith-zw8vp]

Not to mention the Dennis/Mr Wilson relationship he had with Steve.

[@trinaq]

Happy Father's Day, everyone! Uncle Phil wasn't just a fantastic father to his four biological children, but to his nephew Will as well. Unlike Will's father Lou, Phil actually has Will's best interests at heart.

[@kamsismith]

I thought you were going to say Gomez Addams from the Addams Family because of the Addams Family poster as your profile picture.

[@trinaq]

@@kamsismith Haha, true, Gomez would definitely be a close second for Best Fictional Dad Contender!

[@kamsismith]

@@trinaq I realized this is mainly live action fictional father figures.

[@kenterminateddq5311]

@@trinaq My favorite Father Figure on TV is Carl Winslow. Carl was even a good dad to his annoying neighbor, Steve Urkel. That speaks volumes, man.

[@carina3167]

Bobby Singer in Supernatural. Their own dad wasn’t always around, Bobby was always there. He even said it himself, ‘Family don’t end with blood’

[@momojojo590]

Definitely!! 💚💚

[@colleenross8752]

Our idjit

[@amandalicorne7769]

I CANNOT watch that episode of Fresh Prince of Bel-Air without crying! I love it so much!

[@sweetandsourdish3723]

The best kind of father figure is someone who loves someone. ❤️

[@ryukomatoi592]

Not the biological father

[@margaret91]

@@ryukomatoi592 it can b either the biological father OR a father figure it doesn't matter

[@ryukomatoi592]

@@margaret91 very true

[@mrsjackbauer1]

None of you are making any sense at all!

[@margaret91]

@@mrsjackbauer1 i actually make more sense then u do so quit speaking out of ur a$$ 🤣. Adios

[@matthewchelette9088]

Uncle Phil and Din Djarin are great father figures of this list. I am surprised Smallville’s Jonathan Kent is not on the list. He and Martha adopted Clark when he came into their lives. Jonathan Kent loved Clark so much he would do anything to protect Clark, making a deal with Jor-El, supporting Clark in good and bad times, and giving his life so Clark could live.

[@jondoe7961]

Wanted to write the same.

[@Adamguy2003]

Good call!

[@berun9204]

Because technically he is Kal's father. He adopts him along side with Martha so his status got an upgrade for that reason

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Uncle Phil will always be the best!😊😊😊

[@amandalicorne7769]

Hard agree! Every father should look at him as an example.

[@ahub87]

The fact that they announced #10 and I actually shouted “Hell yeah” my mentor was a mix of Ron Swanson and Uncle Phil…lost him in 2019. Incredible man, gone but not forgotten.

[@jodybingo]

Setting aside the actor's dark past, the character Cliff Huxtable should have been on this list

[@olumidemaks]

I agree

[@natemansur]

@watchmojo dropped the ball with him

[@Lynn17]

Feeny deserves the #1 spot in my book, and that scene from "Papa's Got a Brand New Excuse" was one of Phil's top moments in the whole series.

[@elmastero1]

Johnny from Cobra Kai. He became Miguel's father figure and through that experience, it made him become a better father to his own son, Robby.

[@twist58]

I always saw Robin Williams as a beloved uncle growing up. Whereas names like James Avery, John Ritter, Bob Saget, and Bernie Mac were father figures that were all unique in their own respective sitcoms that define themselves as what makes a dad. Miss those guys as they helped shape my childhood and teen years.

[@CrazeeAdam]

So many good Uncle Phil comments! I think that just goes to show how well James Avery played him and how much he put into the character. He was stern when he needed to be with his kids, funny when it was appropriate, taught them lessons, and helped his kids whenever he could if they got in over their heads. Now I have a great father of my own, but I always did love Uncle Phil and how much loved his family, even as a kid growing up. Rest In Peace James! :)

[@pepito2847]

Hopper and Eleven’s relationship totally came out of nowhere But man, it became one of the greatest relationships in the whole show

[@Karlebow571]

Same thing goes to Steve and Dustin

[@amandaredd3057]

Yay Giles! I LOVE BTVS❤ *You REALLY had me going with that Thanos bit 😳

[@nmoney6655]

What about James Evens from Good Times he gives the kids a belt every time they act up

[@chrismitchell4139]

RIP Uncle Phil! Garriet Morris on Jamie Foxx Show was a good father figure aswell!

[@mashort07]

I love Mr. Feeny as your top TV pick, but personally I’d put Uncle Phil ahead of everyone, TV and movies. Fresh Prince finale, I’ll never forget his last interaction with Will: “You are my son.” James Avery had sooooooo much range in that role. That’s my TV dad, through and through.

[@SonicGamerGirl2006]

The fake #1 definitely should be considered a dishonorable mention. Thanos was abusive towards his adoptive daughters, Gamora and Nebula. Although he claims that he loves Gamora, his actions are anything but loving (actions speak louder than words, after all). Thanos forced Gamora and Nebula to fight one another in training, and he tortured Nebula whenever she lost each of these battles by ripping her body parts and replacing them with prosthetic parts. Heck, he even killed Gamora in favor of the Soul Stone! Yeah, it's definitely not loving at all. Thanos is a perfect example of a father figure that you CERTAINLY DO NOT want to have. Also... I should have seen #9 in the second half of the list coming from a mile away... MY GOSH I miss Yondu so... so much. 😢😢😭😭😭💔💔

[@MultiMackD]

He's Mary friggin Poppins y'all

[@whitemamba24xe98]

Uncle Ben is rolling in his grave! How could he not make the list??? With great power comes great responsibility after all

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[@whitemamba24xe98]

@@SlimCharles2023 Uncle Ben has a bigger role in the comics. He appeared in other Spider-Man media outside of the 2002 film you know?

[@jeremywilliams5141]

Honorable mentions: 1. Master Splinter (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise) 2. Phillip Drummond (Diff'rent Strokes)

[@ang8574]

Good choices 👍🏾

[@livvyb3583]

Will with his ‘how come he don’t want me man’ and his uncle Phil pulling him into a hug had me in tears!

[@Mos41f]

Anyone who has seen the underrated movie 'A Bronx Tale' directed by and starring Robert De Niro, would agree that Chazz Palminteri's character 'Sonny' deserves a spot on this list.

[@ethancullen7702]

A few honorable mentions: Bobby singer - supernatural franchise Joey gladstone - full house franchise Clay morrow - sons of anarchy franchise Hank Schrader - breaking bad franchise Jean-Luc Picard - star trek franchise

[@alaynajohnson2439]

Yes! Bobby was a great father figure to dean and sam. not just hunting, but also playing catch and defending them from John at times.

[@skyatollah2skyharder276]

How was Joey a father figure?

[@ethancullen7702]

@@skyatollah2skyharder276 Uncle Joey had his puppets and his nieces, but no kids. Still, he played an essential role in helping raise Danny's (Bob Saget) girls. Uncle Jesse (John Stamos) would have made this list, but he eventually had twins of his own.

[@nicolelylewis]

@@ethancullen7702 he was never called Uncle Joey.....

[@vampkitty2113]

I have mixed feelings about Clay. He wasn’t exactly father of the year lol

[@jeremiahdavis9996]

Uncle Phil the best on screen father figure 🙌🏽

[@allyssahanner8202]

Happy Father's Day to my uncle Chris.

[@wendyodell356]

This was an exceptional video. Thanks Mojo 🎉

[@HarshMelon]

I just started watching the video and if Bobby Singer is not on the list I'm rioting.

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[@1234siyar]

Uncle Phill was a father figure to every black child without one! He is mine top father figure in tv.

[@better-dayz-r-ahead]

Cliff Huxtable aka Bill Cosby was once known as “America’s Dad”.

[@iAdden]

The fact that he isn’t #1 let alone even on the list is a crime.

[@better-dayz-r-ahead]

@@iAdden It’s his own ugly past and actual crimes that prohibited him from being on the list.

[@acarmona331]

Bob Belcher is best animated dad

[@dawnieangel76]

You included Uncle Phil & "Daddy" Yondu. I am satisfied. Mostly. I fully believe that Hagrid was more of a father figure than Sirius to Harry.

[@thechillindude4478]

Mm I dunno, the kids had to look after Hagid alot, especially when he did something stupid which was usually once per book/film

[@dawnieangel76]

@@thechillindude4478 Yeah, but he was always there with advice, without a hidden agenda like Dumbledore, and for a long time, not just a short period. Also, Mr. Weasely, who just took him into their family without a second thought.

[@DanKeeleyMusic]

It's a crime against humanity that you did not put John Schneider as Jonathan Kent in Smallville at the top of this list, much less at all. His father portrayal was so impactful, I often used him as a standard in being a dad myself. Not having him on this list is a massive insult.

[@briannastultz6924]

Thrilled that Giles is on the list!

[@Immafuggin182]

Mr. Feeney is absolutely the right choice but I’d like to submit for an honorable mention to Alan Matthews from Boy Meets World. He was an incredible tv dad that showed his vulnerabilities, his faults, and his mistakes with true dad colors. He was funny while still being firm on certain things and was a great father figure to not only his children but also Shawn and anyone else who was in Corey’s life. The episode where Shawn was being manipulated by a “cult”, Alan sticks up for Shawn and protects him as one of his own.

[@kamsismith]

Happy Father's Day! The best father figures are Julius from Everybody Hates Chris, Bernie Mac from The Bernie Mac Show, and though I'm not a huge fan of this show, Danny Tanner from Full House. It seems like the best father figures in media are mainly from TV, mostly sitcoms.

[@kleine.5438]

Hope for an eventual part 2 please, with the animated father figures at some point

[@mandapiee1763]

Honestly, the fact that Burt Hummel from Glee was not on the list is a big eff you. Burt Hummel was the ultimate dad

[@dragonforce627]

Dr. Cox from Scrubs should've been on the list. Even though he wasn't the father figure that J.D. wanted, he still taught J.D. pretty much everything he knew. At the end of the series, we see that J.D. truly did become one of the best doctors because of everything he learned from Dr. Cox.

[@colombiano718]

Wow they got me with Thanos 😂

[@user-em6ie2be7x]

Ben Healy - Problem Child before Tony Stark. Ben is Unarguably one of the greatest Dad's in Movies. Anyone who put up with Junior that long without leaving him duct taped in a Dumpster is Father of The Century.

[@chelseacanales8763]

Uncle Phil has not a great uncle, but he practically adopted Will as a son and guide him and protects him. Alfred is not a great father figure to Bruce but a friend as well.

[@saulhill1673]

Nah the thanos joke threw me. 😅😅😅 gud one.

[@2NDxDementionX322]

Damn. Was hoping Carl Winslow would of been number 1.

[@ryanangelastro504]

Mr. Miyagi is still a good choice for #1.

[@CaptainCretaceous91]

I wish Danny, Jessie, and Joey made the list.

[@davidparkes7741]

Well Jessie & Joey, since Danny was the father.

[@precious_muse]

On the TV side, I’d add Dr. Aaron Glassman from “The Good Doctor.” On the movie side, I’d add Dr. Carlock from Temple Grandin. Because father figures who see past a person’s disability and bring out the best in that person are so important.

[@sachinsingh5100]

You forgot about bobby from the supernatural series!!!also T800 to John Connor in T2. also obi wan Kenobi to Luke and Anakin Skywalker!!!!

[@Goldeneyesluvsjasper]

The disrespect to the Weasley's here is so uncalled for. Sirius was not the first parental figure Harry could look up to. He had shining examples in Molly and Arthur.

[@gilbertotorres3269]

Mike Brady was played by Shakespeare actor Robert Reed he loved/bonded so well with the kids 👌👍🙏💙😍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏😊

[@zakirstocks9514]

The Best Father Figures are the ones who always treated characters like the True Fathers they are: To Be the Fathers at their Children's Sides at All Times for Support.

[@BlenderStudy]

Happy Father's Day..!! 👨‍👩‍👦

[@KittiesofEvil]

Ok. Totally agree with #1 on tv. When they said father figures he was the one I thought of.

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Splinter : "You will listen *now*. My Master Yoshi's first rule was "Possess the right thinking. Only then can one receive the gifts of strength, knowledge, and peace." "I have tried to channel your anger, Raphael, but more remains. Anger clouds the mind. Turned inward, it is an unconquerable enemy. You are unique among your brothers, for you choose to face this enemy alone. But as you face it, do not forget them, and do not forget me. I am here, my son."

[@iAdden]

TV #2 & #3 need to switch. No way Ned is better than Uncle Phil

[@margaret91]

Ikr

[@harveyquezada1056]

Uncle Phil was the best😢😢

[@frayhua9716]

How Rocky Balboa showing Apollo's son the ropes as he coached and trained him it should have honorable mention.

[@alyssagriffin9180]

Arthur Wesley and Stoick The Vast should've been on the list! With Hiccup being in the Honorable Mentions.

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Micheal Scott from The Office, he's like that goofy awkward dad that tries his hardest to look cool but always comes off looking like...Well a Goof.

[@franklingoodwin]

So Pedro Pascal is the ultimate TV dad? (he has two entries on the list)

[@navyzaid]

We need a Top 10 Father figures in Videogames and Comics

[@greggraham9785]

You forgot Fred Sanford 😂! He is a great father!

[@williamsummerson1204]

I would like to give an honorable mention to Dr Cox from scrubs, he was more of a mentor but when JD needed guidance and a father figure, Cox was always there. Happy Father's Day to all the reals ones out there.

[@KCAwesomeStudio]

What about Johnathan Kent?

[@jaredquinney204]

What a bunch of great father figures

[@jamesoneavatar8644]

Alfred was the best father figure, but Mr. Miyagi was near the top

[@davidhobbs8615]

Where was Carl Winslow?

[@wayne4797]

Bill Cosby if you were just basing it on tv or movie

[@bheast86]

You might add twentieth-century Doctor Who: The first three definitely, Tom Baker less so with a smaller apparent age difference (though Colin Baker contrived to be paternal in similar circumstances) until his last few stories; Peter Davison was more the John Boy/Gilbert Grape senior brother dealing with multiple siblings (until his last story). In the 21st century reboot, the Doctors have been required to have near-romantic chemistry with companions (returning Sarah Jane had to confess a thing for her original Doctors) except for Peter Capaldi professing a 'duty of care' - where he let the ball crop badly for a couple of them and had a Dad's Horrible Friend figure with 'lovable alien Nardole'

[@nightslayer6951]

Uncle Phil and Mr. Feeny are the perfect father figures

[@katherineknapp4370]

I just want to wish a happy Father's Day to all dad's. Have a great day y'all and especially my epic dad in Heaven. Have a blessed and froggie day dad, I love you. 💜

[@michaeluphoff4749]

#1 for TV was a great choice. No one quite pulled off the father figure on TV like Mr. Feeny, except for maybe Uncle Phil. For movies, I would have made Iron Man #5, Alfred Pennyworth #4, Sirius Black to #3, Sean Maguire #2, and #1 is perfectly fine with me.

[@robnorrisradio]

TV - Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Star Trek: The Next Generation Despite his reservations about having children aboard the USS Enterprise-D, Captain Picard nevertheless becomes a (reluctant) role model to them ("The Pegasus"). In fact, some of his best moments occurred while protecting those very same children. Whether it was rescuing them from a desperate alien race ("When the Bough Breaks"), being trapped in a turbolift ("Disaster"), or even a misguided attempt to repatriate a young man previously presumed dead ("Suddenly Human"), Captain Picard found a way to bond with many of the children who had set foot on the Enterprise. Of course, one child in particular meant more to Captain Picard than all the others: Wesley Crusher, son of his late friend and fellow officer Jack Crusher, and his Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Beverly Crusher. Once Picard saw the potential in young Wesley, he was granted the title of "Acting Ensign", thus allowing him to work on the Bridge ("Where No One Has Gone Before"). He guided and supported Wesley's plans to apply to Starfleet Academy, and even granted the young man the field commission rank of Ensign, complete with proper uniform ("Ménage à Troi"). Even after leaving the Enterprise for the Academy, Wesley falls onto the receiving end of some tough love from Captain Picard during an accident investigation which killed one of his classmates ("The First Duty"). Wesley comes around and reveals the truth at the hearing, sparing himself and most of the rest of his team from expulsion. That's all I have to say about that...

[@iAdden]

I love Mr. Feeny but we all know Dr. Cliff Huxtable is #1

[@runwaygirl2030]

Why didn't Watchmojo do the Top 20 Memorable TV Dads? I have a list of memorable dads. 20. Homer Simpson (The Simpsons) 19. Phil Dunphy (Modern Family) 18. Michael Bluth (Arrested Deveopment) 17. Ward Cleaver (Leave it to Beaver) 16. Tony Soprano (The Sopranos) 15. Philip Drummond (Diff'rent Strokes) 14. Philip Banks (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) 13. Andy Taylor (The Andy Griffin Show) 12. Andre "Dre Johnson (Black'ish) 11. Red Forman (That 70's Show) 10.Carl Winslow (Family Matters) 9. Steven Keaton (Family Ties) 8. Howard Cunningham (Happy Days) 7. Tim Taylor (Home Improvement) 6. Dan Conner (Roseanne & The Conners) 5. Dr. Jason Seaver (Growing Pains) 4. Heathcliff Huxtable (The Cosby Show) 3. Al Bundy (Married... With Children) 2. Mike Brady (The Brady Bunch) Honorable Mentions *Ray Barone (Everybody Love Raymond) *Sandy Cohen (The O.C.) *Jim Walsh (Beverly Hills, 90210) *James Evans Sr. (Good Times) 1. Danny Tanner (Full House)

[@spaz7875]

Honorable mentions, Obi-Wan Kenobi for Luke Skywalker and Leon for Matilda

[@OkieAllDay]

#1 = Andy Griffith

[@shavannya]

If Thanos is number one then Tywinn Lannister should be on 2nd spot LMFAO🤣😂

[@user-em6ie2be7x]

Joel from The Last of Us. Anyone who dooms Humanity to a Killer Fungus to save his surrogate daughter is Father of the Year.

[@almostwilt]

FURIOUS STYLES?! The hoods father figure.

[@adrianroyalty4989]

Robin Williams and James Avery should have been higher. Sirus Black shouldn't have been in this countdown

[@ahub87]

Oh if every student could have a Mr. Feeny…how great that would be

[@gfear24]

I would've swapped Uncle Phil for Mr. Feeney, but I'm just nitpicking.

[@jacksonknightpierce1743]

I love watchmojo. And this list is very well made, with only one exception... Uncle Iroh. He was featured in the opening shots, but not in the list. I think that's a HUGE misstep! What was the reasoning behind that?

[@ChrisFCGB4Ever]

Charles Ingalls from The Little House on the Prairie !!!

[@1992disney]

When you guys do an animated version of this list, please include John Silver from the underrated Disney masterpiece, Treasure Planet. 🙏

[@tyjonpittman1291]

No James Evans from good times is crazy smh

[@jennifer_m.8613]

My personal favorite classic TV dads/father figures: Danny Tanner Edward Stratton III Tim Taylor Howard Cunningham Nat Charles Ingalls Henry Rusch Steven Keaton George Baxter Henry Mitchell Sherman Potter Fr. Muhcahey George Papadopolis Mr. Feeney Mr. Drummond Jason Seaver Jesse Katsopolis

[@BSmokeyGaming]

There’s should be another top list of father figures in TV shows and Movies. Zordon from Power Rangers definitely should’ve been on here, he’s not just a mentor, but also a father figure throughout the Ranger universe up till In Space when Zordon told Andros to destroy his tube in order to defeat evil.

[@JonSnowsGhost]

How did Red Foreman (That 70s Show) not make this list?! 😂

[@rafaeldeleon3386]

M. Gustave from Grand Budapest was also a good one.

[@supertrouperJC02]

Top 10 father figures, starts with someone who is not a father

[@marcel19lange84]

I pick Michael Scott...and Uncle Phil😊

[@joeanderson1859]

The omission of Uncle Phil and Red Foreman is preposterous

[@jamescasey2379]

Uncle Phil not being #1 and Furious Styles not even being included in this list are highway robbery

[@phantomrequim]

I miss James L. Avery 😔