Our favorite on-screen dads
Bob Saget, as Danny Tanner on "Full House," played the father of four daughters, including twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.
Bruce Willis plays Harry Stamper, a father who sacrifices his life to let his daughter's boyfriend live, in "Armageddon."
Desi Arnaz known as Ricky Ricardo on "I Love Lucy," played the father of Little Ricky.
Robin Williams played a dad so dedicated, he cross-dressed to spend time with his kids, in the 1993 movie "Mrs. Doubtfire."
Steve Martin plays a devoted father named Gil Buckman in "Parenthood."
Denzel Washington plays John Quincy Archibald, a father who takes hostage people in a hospital to save his son's life, in "John Q."
Sherman Hemsley as James Williams on "The Hughleys." He played Yvonne Hughley's father and didn't approve of her husband, Darryl.
Liam Neeson plays Bryan Mills, a father on a mission to rescue his daughter, in "Taken."
Robert Reed starred as Mike Brady in "The Brady Bunch," the father of three sons and three stepdaughters.
Will Smith plays Chris Gardner, a single and devoted father, to his real-life son in "The Pursuit of Happyness."
Hugh Beaumont was Ward Cleaver, the father of Wally and Theodore Cleaver, on "Leave It to Beaver."
Tom Hanks plays Sam Baldwin, the father of Jonah, in "Sleepless in Seattle."
Dan Castellaneta is the voice of Homer Simpson on "The Simpsons." Homer is the doughnut-loving father of Bart, Lisa and Maggie.
Ed O'Neill plays Jay Pritchett, Manny's stepfather, on "Modern Family."
"Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane is the voice behind Peter Griffin, the beer-guzzling, not-so-bright father of Chris, Meg and Stewie on the adult cartoon.
Bill Cosby known as Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable on "The Cosby Show," played the father of five.