Famous fathers who raised famous children
Check out some celebrity dads who raised famous children.
Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, he of "Achy Breaky Heart" fame, has a daughter you might have heard of: Miley Cyrus, otherwise known as Hannah Montana.
Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, he of "Achy Breaky Heart" fame, has a daughter you might have heard of: Miley Cyrus, otherwise known as Hannah Montana.
Rapper-turned-actor Will Smith has seen his two kids with actress Jada Pinkett Smith find fame, with Jaden starring in the "Karate Kid" remake and Willow's singing the hit "Whip My Hair."
Donald Sutherland is the father of actor Kiefer Sutherland by his second wife Shirley Douglas.
Oscar winner Angelina Jolie is the daughter of fellow actor Jon Voight, seen here together in 2000.
"Spartacus" legend Kirk Douglas is the father of Oscar-winner Michael Douglas, both seen here with Jack Nicholson in 1997.
Rocker Ozzy Osbourne's family, including kids Jack and Kelly and wife Sharon, became famous thanks to his MTV reality show "The Osbournes."
Perhaps the most famous father-son combo in U.S. political history, both George H.W. Bush and his son, George W. Bush, won the presidency.
Late actor Lloyd Bridges raised two fellow actors in Oscar-winner Jeff, seen here with his dad in 1994, and Beau Bridges.
Tom Hanks' son, Colin, has had his fair share of notable acting roles, including appearing opposite his father in 2008's "The Great Buck Howard" and starring in 2012's comedy "High School."
"Godfather" director Francis Ford Coppola has several famous children from his marriage to set decorator and artist Eleanor Neal Coppola, including film producer Gian-Carlo Coppola, director Roman Coppola and ...
... Oscar-nominated director Sofia Coppola, seen here with her "Marie Antoinette" star Kirsten Dunst at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival.
Grammy-winning singer Julio Iglesias is best known for two things: Singing "To All the Girls I've Loved Before" with Willie Nelson and being father to ...
... fellow Grammy-winner Enrique Iglesias.
"Friends" star Jennifer Aniston has a famous dad. Her father is John Aniston, best known for his long-running role as Victor Kiriakis on the soap opera "Days of Our Lives."
Bryce Dallas Howard made her acting debut in the 1989 movie "Parenthood," directed by her dad, Ron Howard. She's also appeared in "The Village," "Spider-Man 3" and "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse."
Henry Fonda, the Hollywood legend who starred in such movies as "The Grapes of Wrath" and "12 Angry Men," left an acting legacy with his family, including ...
... daughter Jane Fonda, who's earned two Oscars in her career, and ...
... Peter Fonda, an Oscar nominee for "Ulee's Gold" and the star of "Easy Rider." His daughter, actress Bridget Fonda, is Henry Fonda's granddaughter.
James Brolin's son with his first wife, Jane Cameron Agee, has become a successful movie actor. Do you know who his son is?
Brolin's son is Josh Brolin, seen here with Megan Fox at the premiere of "Jonah Hex." The younger Brolin earned an Oscar nomination for "No Country for Old Men" and also played President George W. Bush in Oliver Stone's "W."
Eccentric actor Gary Busey has seen his son, Jake, go on to find success in his own right, appearing in such movies as "The Frighteners," "Starship Troopers" and "Identity."
"Godfather" star James Caan is the father of fellow actor Scott Caan ("Ocean's 11" and "Hawaii Five-O").
Country music legends Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash saw their daughter, Rosanne Cash, have a successful singing career as well. The couple's son, John Carter Cash, also is a singer.
The late great actor Tony Curtis has a famous daughter who also made a name for herself in Hollywood. Do you know who she is?
Curtis' daughter with actress Janet Leigh is "Halloween" scream queen Jamie Lee Curtis.
Veteran actor Bruce Dern ("Black Sunday," "Coming Home" and HBO's "Big Love") is the father of Laura Dern ("Jurassic Park" and "Rambling Rose") by fellow actress Diane Ladd (left).
Iconic singer Bob Dylan has recorded many hits, but do you know the name of his son who followed him into the music business?
Dylan's son found success with his band, The Wallflowers, and also is a successful solo artist.
Martin Sheen, born Ramon Gerardo Antonio Estevez, has two famous sons, including Emilio Estevez and ...
... former "Two and a Half Men" star Charlie Sheen.
"Dirty Dancing" and "Dancing with the Stars" star Jennifer Grey is the daughter of Oscar-winning "Cabaret" actor Joel Grey.
As you can probably tell from his name, Freddie Prinze Jr. shares the name of his late father. Do you know who his father was?
Freddie Prinze Sr. was a television star in the 1970s, appearing in "Chico and the Man."
Director Rob Reiner, also of "Meathead" fame from "All in the Family," is the son of comedian Carl Reiner.
Singer Lionel Richie's adopted daughter has become a celebrity in her own right, as a socialite and a reality TV star.
Nicole Richie is Lionel's adopted daughter. She's seen here introducing her father at the 2006 American Music Awards.
"Scream 4" star Emma Roberts not only has a famous dad, but also a famous aunt.
Oscar-winner Eric Roberts is Emma's dad, and also Julia Roberts' brother.
Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgard ("Ronin," "Mamma Mia!" and "Thor") is the father of three actors, Alexander, Gustaf and Bill Skarsgard.
But it is Alexander, who stars in HBO's vampire drama "True Blood," who is most well known of the three Skarsgard sons.
Veteran character actor Paul Sorvino is the father of Mira Sorvino, Oscar-winner for Woody Allen's "Mighty Aphrodite."
Funny runs in the Stiller family, with actor Ben Stiller the son of "Seinfeld" veteran actor Jerry Stiller.
"Growing Pains" star Alan Thicke saw his son find success as a signer who often goes by just his last name.
Thicke's son is Robin Thicke, a multi-platinum Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, musician, composer and actor.
Country legend Hank Williams blazed the trail for his country singer son. Do you know his son's real name?
Hank Williams' son, who performs under the name Hank Williams Jr., was born as Randall Hank Williams.
Beach Boy Brian Wilson (center) is the father of Carnie (left) and Wendy Wilson (right), singers who formed two-thirds of the vocal group Wilson Phillips.
Multi-talented rapper-producer-director-actor-screenwriter Master P is the father of fellow rapper Romeo.
Singer Eddie Fisher fathered a famous actress with another celebrity. Do you recall Fisher's famous wife and daughter?
Fisher fathered actress and writer Carrie Fisher, aka "Star Wars'" Princess Leia, with actress and singer Debbie Reynolds. A later marriage to singer Connie Stevens also produced Joely Fisher.
Legendary singer Elvis Presley and his wife Priscillia, seen here after their Las Vegas wedding, are the parents of a pop singer who has been married to both Michael Jackson and Nic Cage.
Elvis' daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, is seen here with her fourth husband, musician Michael Lockwood.
Musician and producer Quincy Jones (second from right) has two famous daughters with with ex-wife actress Peggy Lipton: "Parks and Recreation" actress Rashida Jones (third from left) and stylist Kidada Jones (far right).
