The acting industry, probably more than any other business, is famous for having children following in the footsteps of their acting parents. There are several examples of this in the United States, England, France, and just about any other country. We couldn’t even begin to imagine the sort of pressure that a child would be under if they chose to be an actor like one of their parents.
To have a little fun, we’ve put together a list of celebrity dads and their lookalike sons! Sit back, relax, and get ready to learn of some father-and-son duos you may not be familiar with.
Alain Delon and Alain-Fabien Delon
If you are around your parents enough, there is a good chance that you will pick up some of their interests. This is the case for Alain Delon, and his son, Alain-Fabien Delon. The elder Delon was known for his work in French films in the 1960s where he was known as a s*x symbol. His son not only took up acting but put his good looks to use and also did some modeling.
It would be cool to follow your family into the acting business. We’re sure that Alain Delon wishes that he could have the opportunity to act alongside his son in a film.
John Lennon and Sean Lennon
Being the child of one of the world’s most famous musicians can’t be easy. But Sean Lennon, son of the late John Lennon, seems to be alright with it. Not only was his father famous, but his mother, Yoko Ono, was a great musician in her own right. That’s a lot of pressure! But Sean has made his own music and has also featured in his mother’s music. That’s one musical family!
Honestly, it would be strange if the kids of stars didn’t do anything related to their parents’ work. You almost expect to hear that they have picked up where their parents left off.
Don Johnson and Jesse Johnson
Miami Vice was a huge show in the 80s, and no one was more popular than Don Johnson. Not only is he an actor, but he’s also a director, producer, and singer. His son, Jesse Johnson, followed in his father’s footsteps and has started an acting career of his own. His father must be very proud! It has to be nice to get tips from someone who has had such a long career.
We can’t even begin to imagine the sort of pride a parent must feel when they hear that their child wants to do something close to what they did. We’re sure there were tears.
Eugene Levy and Dan Levy
Eugene Levy has had an amazing acting career The Canadian comedian started in the 70s and is still acting today. That’s an incredible achievement. He’s even had the opportunity to act in a show with his son, Dan. The show, Schitt’s Creek¸ is loved by so many, and part of the reason is because of the relationship between the characters. We’re sure that this was a dream come true for both of them.
We’re not sure Eugene and Dan imagined Schitt’s Creek would turn out to be the hit that it was, but we have to assume that they’re pretty happy that it did.
Jude Law and Rafferty Law
The English actor Jude Law is one of the best actors alive right now. He’s been in movies, shows, and plays, and he shows no signs of slowing down. We would love to see him have the chance to act in a show or movie with his son, Rafferty. He’s taken up a career in acting just like his father. He’s only getting started, but we’re sure the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.
There is an immense amount of bravery that comes with following in your parent’s footsteps. People are always going to compare the two of you, and if you can stand that, you can do anything.
Jean-Claude Van Damme and Kristopher Van Varenberg
Jean-Claude Van Damme’s acting career was monumental. He is one of the most well-known action stars to ever exist. But he also directs and produces. He’s the real deal when it comes to the movie business. So, it’s only right that his son, Kristopher Van Varenberg, has followed in his footsteps and started an acting career of his own. Those are some big shoes to fill, but we think he can do it.
Kristopher got his first chance to act in the film Derailed. We’re sure that that won’t be the last for him. It seems like the acting runs deep in this family.
Bill Pullman and Lewis Pullman
Bill Pullman is a well-known actor who has many credits to his name. He has one of those faces that you instantly recognize. And now, his son is trying his own hand at acting. Lewis Pullman may be young, but he is probably going to be a household name just like his father. We can’t wait to see what he does with his career. We think he’ll be a star.
We applaud anyone who wants to act. It doesn’t matter if they are the child of an actor or not. That takes a lot of guts to get up there and do that.
James Brolin and Josh Brolin
Josh Brolin is a big-name actor these days, and in his own day, so was his father! The two of them have made some amazing movies in their respective careers. We can only imagine the types of conversations they have with one another when they get together. We’re sure that they are both proud of one another for all that they have accomplished. We would love to sit in on one of their conversations.
Hopefully, the two of them have time to watch one another’s movies together. These two probably have so many stories about their time spent on movie sets and Hollywood in general.
Henry Fonda and Peter Fonda
There was a point in history when Henry Fonda’s name was synonymous with Hollywood. He worked in the industry for 50 years. That’s an incredible achievement for anyone. Not only was he good, but he also had a son, Peter Fonda, who was pretty good in his own right. There must have been so much that Henry was able to teach Peter about acting. After 50 years, he must have learned so much.
We’re not sure that we would be cut out for acting. It seems like a lot of work. It shows you that these people who follow their parents are built differently.
Val Kilmer and Jack Kilmer
The 90s belonged to Val Kilmer. He had so many big movies that came out during the decade that it’s hard to not think about him when 90s movies are mentioned. Heat and Top Gun are just two of his more noticeable movie credits. But he also has a son named Jack who is trying to make his name in the acting industry. If he’s anything like his father, he’ll be a star in no time.
Val Kilmer is an amazing actor. If he has been able to pass off that talent to his son, then we really will be in for some amazing acting performances in the near future.
