Ed Thompson — Benjamin Character Profile

About Ed Thompson

The patriarch of the family at the center of the story. Portrayed by director Bob Saget, his character draws parallels to the father role from Saget's previous sitcom work.

Ed Thompson — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Bob Saget

Appears in

Benjamin (2019)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (4)

• Ed Thompson — Family Father — Benjamin (Max Burkholder)

  Patriarch of the family dealing with son's addiction

• Ed Thompson — Family Spouse — Jeanette (Mary Lynn Rajskub)

  Married couple facing family crisis

• Ed Thompson — Family Sibling — Marley (Peri Gilpin)

  Benjamin's sister

• Ed Thompson — Family Sibling — Clarice (Cheri Oteri)

  Benjamin's sister

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• Clarice (Cheri Oteri)
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• Marley (Peri Gilpin)
• Rick (Kevin Pollak)
• Mitch (Dave Foley)
• Benjamin (Max Burkholder)
• Bertha (Cathy Ladman)
• Golf Instructor (Joshua Turek)
• Amber (Clara Mamet)
• Ronny (David Hull)