Jonathan Sperry — The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry Character Profile

About Jonathan Sperry

A 75-year-old churchgoer who befriends Dustin and his friends. He initiates a Bible study, teaches them kindness, and secretly pays Dustin to mow the lawn of his estranged neighbor, Mr. Barnes. Despite his wife dying in a car accident caused by Barnes, Sperry demonstrates profound forgiveness and Christian grace. His legacy inspires the neighborhood boys to continue his teachings.

Jonathan Sperry — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Gavin MacLeod

Appears in

The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry (2008)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (4)

• Jonathan Sperry — Professional Mentor — Dustin (Jansen Panettiere)

  Sperry guides Dustin through spiritual and moral lessons.

• Jonathan Sperry — Professional Student — Albert (Frankie Ryan Manríquez)

  Albert participates in Sperry's Bible study sessions.

• Jonathan Sperry — Professional Student — Mark (Allen Isaacson)

  Mark attends Sperry's Bible study as a young learner.

• Jonathan Sperry — Social Reformed Friend — Nick (Taylor Boggan)

  Sperry's kindness transforms Nick from bully to friend.

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More characters from The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry

• Dustin (Jansen Panettiere)
• Albert (Frankie Ryan Manríquez)
• Mr. Barnes (Robert Guillaume)
• Mark (Allen Isaacson)
• Tanya (Bailey Garno)
• Dustin's mother (Mary Jean Bentley)
• Nick (Taylor Boggan)