Ray Hess is Amalie's father and the owner of the beloved former dog whose likeness inspires the companion robot prototype. He welcomes Ian McCallister and Ian's daughter, then organizes a senior-center party that helps Amalie recognize the value of bringing comfort and connection to lonely people during Christmas.
Ray Bengston has 10 screen credits in a career dating back to 1984. Signature works include Christmas Love Letter, The Conway Curve, Waist Deep. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
