George Banks in Father of the Bride, as played by Steve Martin
Bryansays
I liked Chris Gardner in the file “The Pursuit of Happyness”.
Jasonsays
I have always enjoyed Clark Griswold from the National Lampoon’s Vacation series
Jensays
Tom Baker in Cheaper by the Dozen
Nicolesays
I’ve always liked Frank Beardsley from Yours, Mine and Ours. The 1968 version, not the recent one.
Billsays
I liked Nicolas Cage in Family Man. He does a great job in the movie.
Ericasays
Robert De Niro as Jack Byrnes in Meet the Fockers.
Helensays
Clark Griswold in the National Lampoon Vacation movies!
Brandisays
I like the Steve Martin character in Parenthood. He’s a “real” dad.
Lindasays
I like the Dad on Fonzie, I think his name was Ralph.
Cathysays
I really like Sam Baldwin (Tom Hanks) in Sleepless in Seatle…such a sweet movie!
Thank you for a fun contest…
Happy New Year !
heidisays
i like eddie murphy in daddy day care!
Kathysays
George Banks in Father of the Bride No one would have done a better job than Steve Martin
Suzannesays
Tough choice…Probably Atticus Finch in “To Kill a Mockingbird” followed by Guido in “Life Is Beautiful”. I also loved the dad in “The Pursuit of Happyness.”
Elizabethsays
I liked Jack in Mr. Mom!
Mariesays
Chris Gardner – Pursuit of Happyness- all time Fave!
Darciesays
My favorite is Steve Martin in Father of the Bride.
Jennifersays
George Banks – Father of the Bride
Hallesays
Frank in Cheaper by the Dozen!
LisaMsays
Mrs Doubtfire played by Robin Williams
Lorisays
Joe Kingman in “The Game Plan!”
Theresasays
I thought Sam (Sean Penn) in I Am Sam played a wonderful, caring father
Lisasays
I think Daniel Hillard from Mrs. Doubtfire was a great dad!
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Stephaniesays
I would have to say Jed Clampet in the Beverly Hillbillies
Sheilasays
Dennis Quaid in the Parent Trap!
Thanks!
Maggiesays
Chris Gardner from The Pursuit of Happyness. I cried like a baby.
Sonyasays
I like Tom baker from Cheaper by The Dozen!
Giannasays
Steve Martin ~ Cheaper by the dozen
sarrasays
I loved the character of Dan Burns (Steve Carell) in Dan in real life! He did a good job with raising 3 girls by himself! 🙂
Lindsaysays
Tom Baker in Cheaper by the Dozen. I love Steve Martin.
Jansays
George Banks played by Steve Martin in Father of the Bride and Father of the Bride II. Great movies!
Ericsays
Jack Byrnes in Meet the Parents
Feliciasays
I like Nick (dennis quiad) from the parent trap!
kathysays
Billy Flynn in the champ played by jon voight
Carriesays
I agree – George Banks in Father of the Bride is my favorite
Kerriesays
I like George Banks in Father of the Bride
TAKISHAsays
the name of the best starring role for a dad in a motion picture would be
Peter Sanderson in Bringing Down the House.
Mirandasays
George Banks Father of the Bride
Jessisays
Definitely George Banks from Father of the Bride 1 and 2.
Donnasays
Chris Gardner – Pursuit of Happyness. I loved Will Smith in that one.
Heathersays
My favorite is the guy from Mrs Doubtfire and he dresses up as a woman so he can see his kids!
Janesays
I cry every time I watch Father of the Bride with Steve Martin
Lilysays
Chris Gardner in the Pursuit of Happyness
Seansays
Walt Griswold. How can you not love his love of Christmas.
Dannysays
I love the Father of the Bride movies. George Banks is really funny.
Lindzsays
I like Jack Butler in Mr. Mom. Not a very progressive movie but really funny with Michael Keaton.
Gregsays
Kevin Costner as Ray Kinsella in Field of Dreams is another good one.
LCsays
Ryan Reynold’s character Will Hayes in Definitely, Maybe is a great dad. That’s such a funny off beat movie.
Dillonsays
I really like the movie My Girl and I think the dad played by Dan Akroyd is really great. The character’s name is Harry Sultenfuss.
Idanasays
I read your post and wished I was good eonguh to write it
Carol says
George Banks in Father of the Bride, as played by Steve Martin
Bryan says
I liked Chris Gardner in the file “The Pursuit of Happyness”.
Jason says
I have always enjoyed Clark Griswold from the National Lampoon’s Vacation series
Jen says
Tom Baker in Cheaper by the Dozen
Nicole says
I’ve always liked Frank Beardsley from Yours, Mine and Ours. The 1968 version, not the recent one.
Bill says
I liked Nicolas Cage in Family Man. He does a great job in the movie.
Erica says
Robert De Niro as Jack Byrnes in Meet the Fockers.
Helen says
Clark Griswold in the National Lampoon Vacation movies!
Brandi says
I like the Steve Martin character in Parenthood. He’s a “real” dad.
Linda says
I like the Dad on Fonzie, I think his name was Ralph.
Cathy says
I really like Sam Baldwin (Tom Hanks) in Sleepless in Seatle…such a sweet movie!
Thank you for a fun contest…
Happy New Year !
heidi says
i like eddie murphy in daddy day care!
Kathy says
George Banks in Father of the Bride No one would have done a better job than Steve Martin
Suzanne says
Tough choice…Probably Atticus Finch in “To Kill a Mockingbird” followed by Guido in “Life Is Beautiful”. I also loved the dad in “The Pursuit of Happyness.”
Elizabeth says
I liked Jack in Mr. Mom!
Marie says
Chris Gardner – Pursuit of Happyness- all time Fave!
Darcie says
My favorite is Steve Martin in Father of the Bride.
Jennifer says
George Banks – Father of the Bride
Halle says
Frank in Cheaper by the Dozen!
LisaM says
Mrs Doubtfire played by Robin Williams
Lori says
Joe Kingman in “The Game Plan!”
Theresa says
I thought Sam (Sean Penn) in I Am Sam played a wonderful, caring father
Lisa says
I think Daniel Hillard from Mrs. Doubtfire was a great dad!
lisalmg25 at gmail dot com
Stephanie says
I would have to say Jed Clampet in the Beverly Hillbillies
Sheila says
Dennis Quaid in the Parent Trap!
Thanks!
Maggie says
Chris Gardner from The Pursuit of Happyness. I cried like a baby.
Sonya says
I like Tom baker from Cheaper by The Dozen!
Gianna says
Steve Martin ~ Cheaper by the dozen
sarra says
I loved the character of Dan Burns (Steve Carell) in Dan in real life! He did a good job with raising 3 girls by himself! 🙂
Lindsay says
Tom Baker in Cheaper by the Dozen. I love Steve Martin.
Jan says
George Banks played by Steve Martin in Father of the Bride and Father of the Bride II. Great movies!
Eric says
Jack Byrnes in Meet the Parents
Felicia says
I like Nick (dennis quiad) from the parent trap!
kathy says
Billy Flynn in the champ played by jon voight
Carrie says
I agree – George Banks in Father of the Bride is my favorite
Kerrie says
I like George Banks in Father of the Bride
TAKISHA says
the name of the best starring role for a dad in a motion picture would be
Peter Sanderson in Bringing Down the House.
Miranda says
George Banks Father of the Bride
Jessi says
Definitely George Banks from Father of the Bride 1 and 2.
Donna says
Chris Gardner – Pursuit of Happyness. I loved Will Smith in that one.
Heather says
My favorite is the guy from Mrs Doubtfire and he dresses up as a woman so he can see his kids!
Jane says
I cry every time I watch Father of the Bride with Steve Martin
Lily says
Chris Gardner in the Pursuit of Happyness
Sean says
Walt Griswold. How can you not love his love of Christmas.
Danny says
I love the Father of the Bride movies. George Banks is really funny.
Lindz says
I like Jack Butler in Mr. Mom. Not a very progressive movie but really funny with Michael Keaton.
Greg says
Kevin Costner as Ray Kinsella in Field of Dreams is another good one.
LC says
Ryan Reynold’s character Will Hayes in Definitely, Maybe is a great dad. That’s such a funny off beat movie.
Dillon says
I really like the movie My Girl and I think the dad played by Dan Akroyd is really great. The character’s name is Harry Sultenfuss.
Idana says
I read your post and wished I was good eonguh to write it