Famous Fathers and Children Who Have Shared the Screen

Created: JANUARY 21, 2025

Hollywood is full of family dynasties, and it's not uncommon for children of A-list celebrities to follow in their parents' footsteps. Sometimes, this leads to unique opportunities for on-screen collaborations between famous parents and their offspring. From brief cameos to starring roles, these pairings offer a fascinating glimpse into family dynamics and shared talent. With Father's Day having recently passed, let's revisit some memorable instances of A-list dads sharing the screen with their children.

Kurt Russell and Kate Hudson

Kate Hudson shared the screen with her stepdad, Kurt Russell, in the disaster drama "Deepwater Horizon." (Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Michael Kors)

Many well-known father-child pairings have graced the screen together. Here are some notable examples:

  • Tom and Colin Hanks: Colin appeared in his father's directorial debut, "That Thing You Do!," and later took a leading role in "The Great Buck Howard."
  • Johnny and Lily-Rose Depp: Lily-Rose, who has carved her own path in films like "The King," also appeared alongside her father in "Tusk" and "Yoga Hosers."
  • Johnny Depp with his kids in 2013.

    Lily-Rose Depp, daughter of Johnny Depp, has been building her own acting career while occasionally working with her father. (Jun Sato/WireImage)

  • Martin Sheen (Ramon Estevez), Charlie Sheen, Emilio Estevez, and Ramon Estevez: This talented family has collaborated on several projects, including "Cadence" and "Wall Street." Emilio also directed his father and siblings in "The Way."
  • Emilio Estevez, Ramon Estevez, Martin Sheen and Charlie Sheen at "The Way" screening

    The Estevez/Sheen family collaborated on "The Way," directed by Emilio Estevez. (Mark Sullivan/WireImage)

  • Brad Pitt and Shiloh Jolie-Pitt: Shiloh made a brief appearance in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," while her sister Vivienne appeared in "Maleficent."
  • Jerry and Ben Stiller: This comedic duo shared the screen in numerous films, most notably "Zoolander," as well as "Hot Pursuit," "Highway to Hell," and "Heavyweights."
  • Will and Jaden Smith: Will and Jaden delivered a powerful performance in "The Pursuit of Happyness" and also teamed up for "Men in Black II" and "After Earth."
  • Will Smith with his son Jaden Smith

    Will and Jaden Smith's most notable collaboration was in the moving film "The Pursuit of Happyness." (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

  • Billy Ray and Miley Cyrus: This father-daughter duo charmed audiences in the Disney Channel series "Hannah Montana" and its subsequent film adaptation.
  • Miley and Billy Ray Cyrus

    Billy Ray and Miley Cyrus continue to work together even after their "Hannah Montana" days. (Samir Hussein/WireImage)

  • Chris Hemsworth, Elsa Pataky, and their children: Chris's children, India, Sasha, and Tristan, along with his wife, Elsa, all had roles in "Thor: Love and Thunder."
  • Chris Hemsworth with his wife Elsa Pataky and their twin sons

    The Hemsworth family made "Thor: Love and Thunder" a true family affair. (Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

  • Ralph and Julia Macchio: Ralph's daughter, Julia, joined the "Cobra Kai" cast as a relative of his character, Daniel LaRusso.
  • Sean and Dylan Penn: Dylan starred in her father's directorial project, "Flag Day."
  • Eugene and Dan Levy: This comedic pair played a memorable father-son duo in the award-winning series "Schitt's Creek."
  • Eugene Levy and Dan Levy

    Eugene and Dan Levy brought their real-life father-son dynamic to the screen in "Schitt's Creek." (Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)

  • Clint and Scott Eastwood: This iconic duo has collaborated on several films, including "Flags of Our Fathers," "Gran Torino," "Invictus," and "Trouble with the Curve."
  • Donald and Kiefer Sutherland: Donald and Kiefer played father and son in the western "Forsaken."
  • Bruce and Rumer Willis: Rumer has appeared alongside her father in "The Whole Nine Yards," "Hostage," and "Air Strike."
  • Bruce and Rumer Willis

    Bruce Willis and his daughter, Rumer, have worked together in several films. (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

  • Brendan and Domhnall Gleeson: Both actors appeared in the "Harry Potter" franchise, with Brendan playing Mad-Eye Moody and Domhnall playing Bill Weasley.

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