Fathers of Invention
Dubbed the “father of the telephone,” this 1876 patent holder forever changed communication.
Who is Alexander Graham Bell?
This Greek god ruled Mount Olympus and fathered many children—both mortal and divine—including Hercules and Perseus.
Who is Zeus?
This lawyer and single father in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird teaches his children about justice, empathy, and standing up for what’s right.
Who is Atticus Finch?
In this 2003 Pixar classic, a nervous clownfish searches the ocean to find his lost son.
What is Finding Nemo?
This former NBA player and father of three-time champion Steph Curry was known for his sharpshooting with the Charlotte Hornets.
Who is Dell Curry?
This iconic Fresh Prince of Bel-Air uncle was a father of four but raised Will like a son after the teen moved from West Philly to Bel-Air.
Who is Uncle Phil?
His pea plant experiments at an Augustinian monastery earned him the title “father of genetics.”
Who is Gregor Mendel?
Known for sacrificing an eye in exchange for wisdom, this Norse god was the father of Thor and king of the Aesir.
Who is Odin?
In Pride and Prejudice, this wry English gentleman tolerates five dramatic daughters while subtly mocking his wife’s social-climbing schemes.
Who is Mr. Bennet?
DAILY DOUBLE!
What is Taken?
This tennis coach and father of two legends was portrayed by Will Smith in a 2021 biopic.
Who is Richard Williams?
This actor has played a father figure approximately 10 times, most notably as the Mandalorian and Joel Miller, but does not have any actual kids of his own.
Who is Pedro Pascal?
In the 1830s and 1840s, this mathematician conceptualized the Analytical Engine, earning him the moniker “father of computing.”
Who is Charles Babbage?
The Roman god of war, adapted from the Greek Ares, was said to be the father of Romulus and Remus, the mythical founders of Rome.
Who is Mars?
In Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables, this reformed convict raises Cosette as his daughter after rescuing her from a life of neglect and abuse.
Who is Jean Valjean?
In this 1989 fantasy sequel, Henry Jones Sr. joins his archaeologist son on a search for the Holy Grail.
What is Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade?
Nicknamed “Prime Time,” this two-sport legend and current college football coach has two sons playing under him at the University of Colorado.
Who is Deion Sanders?
On Frasier, he played the curmudgeonly but caring father of two intellectual sons; in real life, he never had children of his own.
Who is John Mahoney?
This Polish astronomer’s heliocentric model placed the sun—not Earth—at the center of the universe, earning him the title “father of modern astronomy.”
Who is Nicolaus Copernicus?
DAILY DOUBLE!
Who is Cronus?/ Kronos
He’s the dutiful patriarch of House Stark in A Game of Thrones, whose honor and love for his children ultimately lead to his downfall.
Who is Ned Stark?
Will Smith starred alongside his real-life son in this emotional 2006 film about a struggling single dad named Chris Gardner.
What is The Pursuit of Happiness?
This former NBA player and two-time champion with the Lakers is the father of Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Klay.
Who is Mychal Thompson?
This boxing legend became a father figure to Adonis Creed in the Creed films.
Who is Rocky Balboa?
Often called the “father of modern electrical systems,” this inventor championed alternating current and battled Thomas Edison’s direct-current approach.
Who is Nikola Tesla?
In Egyptian mythology, this sun god was considered the father of Osiris, Isis, and other deities tied to life and death.
Who is Ra?
In Harry Potter, this eccentric Ministry employee and father of seven is known for his fascination with Muggles and fierce loyalty to his children.
Who is Arthur Weasley?
Robin Williams cross-dressed as a British nanny to spend time with his kids in this 1993 comedy.
What is Mrs. Doubtfire?
This Super Bowl-winning quarterback’s sons include Eli and Peyton, both champions in their own right.
Who is Archie Manning?
In Star Wars, this Jedi Master trained Anakin Skywalker and later mentored his son Luke.
Who is Obi-Wan Kenobi?