27 Unforgettable Fictional Dads

Father’s Day is this weekend, and to celebrate it, here’s a look at 27 unforgettable fictional dads. Whether they’re royalty or adventurers, mob bosses or monsters, all of these fathers have left their marks on some of our favorite fandoms. Here they are, broken down into a few defining categories:
- Shouldn’t Have Had Kids
- The Good Dads
- He’s a Dad?!
- My Dad Can Beat Up Your Dad
- Your Dad’s A Little… Strange
- Overprotective, Much?
- Big Shoes To Fill
- Surrogates Count, Too










June 13th, 2008 at 12:59 pm
Hey, this is seriously cool–I agree about Anakin and yet, in the end, you do feel sorry.
June 14th, 2008 at 9:35 am
Jack Bauer is the greatest TV dad ever.
November 25th, 2011 at 10:31 pm
Yes, John Winchester made the list! Awesome. Even if he sucked as a dad (after Mary’s death, anyway.) And I reckon Bobby should’ve made it…he’s father to the boys in all but blood.