John Tremont (played by Ted Danson) is a protagonist in Dad.
A busy executive and Jake's son. He leaves work to care for his ailing father in Los Angeles. Through spending quality time with Jake, he realizes he has neglected his own son Billy. He remains fiercely protective during his father's illness and ultimately returns to his life as a more grounded man. Billy (played by Ethan Hawke) appears in Dad.
College-aged grandson and John's son. He unexpectedly visits late one night, prompting John to recognize his own neglect of his son while focusing entirely on caring for his father. Mario (played by Kevin Spacey) appears in Dad.
Annie's husband and Jake's son-in-law. He attends family dinners with the children alongside the rest of the family. Annie (played by Kathy Baker) appears in Dad.
Jake's daughter and John's sister. She returns home for family dinners with her husband Mario and their children.
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Characters
John Tremont
(played by Ted Danson) — protagonist
A busy executive and Jake's son. He leaves work to care for his ailing father in Los Angeles. Through spending quality time with Jake, he realizes he has neglected his own son Billy. He remains fierce...
Billy
(played by Ethan Hawke) — supporting
College-aged grandson and John's son. He unexpectedly visits late one night, prompting John to recognize his own neglect of his son while focusing entirely on caring for his father.
Mario
(played by Kevin Spacey) — supporting
Annie's husband and Jake's son-in-law. He attends family dinners with the children alongside the rest of the family.
Annie
(played by Kathy Baker) — supporting
Jake's daughter and John's sister. She returns home for family dinners with her husband Mario and their children.
Key Relationships
Billy → Annie
(Family Cousin)
Annie → Mario
(Family Spouse)
John Tremont → Mario
(Family Brother-in-law)
John Tremont → Annie
(Family Sibling)
John Tremont → Billy
(Family Father)
Story Analysis
A corporate executive rediscovers family values while caring for his ailing father.
