Jim Baker — Sixteen Candles Character Profile

About Jim Baker

Sam's father who initially forgets her 16th birthday amidst the wedding preparations. He later apologizes for his oversight and offers supportive advice, telling Sam that Jake is not worth her time if he cannot recognize her worth.

Character Facts

Played by

Paul Dooley

Appears in

Sixteen Candles (1984)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Jim Baker — possible relative — Samantha Baker (Molly Ringwald)
• Jim Baker — possible relative — Dorothy Baker (Billie Bird)
• Jim Baker — possible relative — Mike Baker (Justin Henry)

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• Samantha Baker (Molly Ringwald)
• Jake Ryan (Michael Schoeffling)
• Caroline Mulford (Haviland Morris)
• Long Duk Dong (Gedde Watanabe)
• Dorothy Baker (Billie Bird)
• Geek (Ted) (Anthony Michael Hall)
• Reverend (Brian Doyle-Murray)
• Bryce (John Cusack)
• Geek Girl #1 (Joan Cusack)
• Grandpa Fred (Max Showalter)
• Mike Baker (Justin Henry)
• Grandma Helen (Carole Cook)