George Banks — Father of the Bride Part II Character Profile

About George Banks

The protagonist, a middle-class father navigating major life transitions. His journey spans from reluctant acceptance of his daughter's marriage, to anxiety over impending grandfatherhood, and finally to embracing the reality of becoming a father again. He evolves from nostalgic and stressed to resilient and joyful.

George Banks — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Steve Martin

Appears in

Father of the Bride Part II (1995)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (4)

• George Banks — Professional Former Wedding Planner — Franck Eggelhoffer (Martin Short)

  Client and former wedding planner collaborating on events.

• George Banks — Family Father-in-law — Bryan MacKenzie (George Newbern)

  Father-in-law offering reluctant but supportive advice.

• George Banks — Family Father-Daughter — Annie Banks-MacKenzie (Kimberly Williams-Paisley)

  Protective father navigating his daughter's new chapter.

• George Banks — Family Spouses — Nina Banks (Diane Keaton)

  Married couple facing simultaneous life transitions.

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More characters from Father of the Bride Part II

• Nina Banks (Diane Keaton)
• Franck Eggelhoffer (Martin Short)
• Annie Banks-MacKenzie (Kimberly Williams-Paisley)
• Mr. Habib (Eugene Levy)
• Bryan MacKenzie (George Newbern)
• Ava (the Beautician) (Dulcy Rogers)
• Dr. Brooks' Nurse (Ann Walker)
• Dr. Brooks (Jay Wolpert)
• Howard Weinstein (BD Wong)
• Matty Banks (Kieran Culkin)
• Young Woman at Gym (Rebecca Chambers)
• Wife Mrs. Habib (Lori Alan)