Daniel Tiger's father. He forms the core family unit with Mom Tiger, providing a stable environment for the protagonist's socio-emotional learning and neighborhood adventures.
A composer who challenges Duke Wilhelm Ernst's restrictions on the music performed in the chapel, arguing that new, happier music can lift people up. He befriends Frederick Muller, who becomes his assistant, and faces arrest after resisting the Duke's authority. With Frederick and Josef's help, Bach is freed and ends the story performing music with Frederick.
Ted Dykstra has 35 screen credits in a career dating back to 1980. Signature works include Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, 2 Pianos, 4 Hands, Heritage Minutes: Osborn of Hong Kong. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
