Van Pelt / Sam Parrish — Jumanji Character Profile

About Van Pelt / Sam Parrish

Alan's father who abandoned his business searching for his missing son.

Van Pelt / Sam Parrish — Character Profile

Alignment

Neutral

Species

Human

Abilities

Grief driven search, Business management, Paternal love

• Strength: 3/10
• Intelligence: 5/10
• Charisma: 4/10
• Morality: 7/10
• Influence: 4/10

Character Facts

Played by

Jonathan Hyde

Appears in

Jumanji (1995)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Van Pelt / Sam Parrish — family — Carol Parrish (Patricia Clarkson)
• Van Pelt / Sam Parrish — Family Father-Son — Alan Parrish (Robin Williams)

  A strained father-son relationship healed through Alan's return and the restoration of their timeline.

• Van Pelt / Sam Parrish — Conflict Hunter-Prey — Sarah Whittle (Bonnie Hunt)

  Sarah faces the relentless hunter who threatens her safety and the group's mission.

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