Real fathers aside, a person may have a number of father figures in his life, who he might not have recognized for who they are. This Father’s Day, we expand the scope of this event by bringing you the top 10 father figures in Hollywood movies.
1. Sirius Black in Harry Potter series
A godfather who loved and protected Harry till his death – Sirius Black is one of the coolest father figures in both literature and Hollywood. Fiercely protective of his godson, fiercely loyal to his dead friends and fiercely violent against Voldemort’s supporters – Sirius Black helped Harry Potter out through some really situations and threw light on Harry’s shady past.
2. Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars series
Jedi master Obi-Wan Kenobi is the second to make our list. Sometimes, even though one may have the greatest of father figures in their life, they still turn out to be bad eggs. Case in point – Obi-Wan’s student Anakin Skywalker who turned out to be the evil Darth Vader. But that does not make Obi-Wan any the less fatherly. He guides Luke through many quests, and even after his death – he still reaches out to Luke telepathically.
3. Alfred the Butler in Batman series
He’s poised, sarcastic, protective and can keep a secret. Even though he helps out Bruce Wayne with his Batman avatar, he cannot help but gently chide him for the danger. Michael Caine has given the role of Alfred his own charm – and outdoes former actors who played the character with ease.
4. Mr. Miyagi in Karate Kid series
If you are an American kid bullied around by karate buffs, this mysterious Japanese handyman is your top choice for a father figure. With his own brand of humor and tragedy, Mr. Miyagi helps the protagonist Daniel played by Ralph Macchio figure out his life and helps him succeed in his goal – just like a real dad should. Whether it’s learning life’s little lessons or karate, Mr. Miyagi helps Dan out just fine.