Chance Grovner — A Hobo's Christmas Character Profile

About Chance Grovner

A hobo who abandoned his family in Pittsburgh 25 years ago and travels to Salt Lake City to reconnect with his adult son and grandchildren, despite warnings from friends and his son's lingering resentment.

Character Facts

Played by

Barnard Hughes

Appears in

A Hobo's Christmas (1987)

Role

Supporting

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• Charlie Grovner (Gerald McRaney)
• Laurie (Wendy Crewson)
• Cincinnati Harold (William Hickey)
• Biloxi Slim (Lee Weaver)
• Kathy Grovner (Jamie Sorrentini)
• Bobby Grovner (Harley Cross)
• Lt. Nielsen (Logan Field)
• Mrs. Gladys Morgan (Helen Stenborg)
• Omaha John Boswell (Michael Ruud)
• Desk Clerk (Alan Gregory)
• Carolina Blue (Laura Hughes)
• Waitress (Gae P. Cowley)