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Actors who have followed in their fathers' footsteps

Erin McDowellJun 20, 2021, 19:23 IST

Eugene and Dan Levy.Emma McIntyre/Getty Images

  • Many of your favorite actors were inspired to enter the industry by their parents.
  • Eugene Levy and Dan Levy achieved greatness together on their award-winning show "Schitt's Creek."
  • "Footloose" actor Kevin Bacon even directed his daughter, Sosie, in her first major acting credit.
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Colin Hanks followed his father Tom Hanks' footsteps into show business.

Tom Hanks and Colin Hanks. Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images

Stellan Skarsgard has three sons who are also actors.

Gustaf Skarsgard, Bill Skarsgard and Alexander Skarsgard. Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic/Getty Images
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Michael Douglas followed his dad, Kirk Douglas, into the acting business.

Cameron, Kirk, and Michael Douglas. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Denzel Washington's son, John David Washington, left his career in the NFL to become an actor like his father.

John David Washington and his father, Denzel Washington. Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images
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"Game of Thrones" star Alfie Allen is the son of British actor Keith Allen.

Keith and Alfie Allen. David M. Benett/Getty Images

Clint Eastwood's son Scott Eastwood has starred in action blockbuster hits like "Suicide Squad."

Clint Eastwood with his two children. Emma McIntyre/Getty Images
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Dan Levy followed in his father Eugene Levy's footsteps to create the critically acclaimed show "Schitt's Creek."

Eugene and Dan Levy. Emma McIntyre/Getty Images

Martin Sheen's four children all became actors, too.

Martin Sheen with his children in Los Angeles in 2010. Ryan Miller/Getty Images
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Dakota Johnson is the daughter of actors Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith.

Melanie Griffith, Dakota Johnson, and Don Johnson. Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

Ben Stiller learned comedy from the best: his parents Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara.

Ben and Jerry Stiller. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
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Father and son Brendan Gleeson and Domhnall Gleeson both acted in the "Harry Potter" franchise.

Brendan Gleeson and Domhnall Gleeson. Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images

"Footloose" actor Kevin Bacon directed his daughter, Sosie, in her first major acting credit.

Kevin Bacon directed his daughter Sosie. David Livingston/Getty Images
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Kate Hudson is the stepdaughter of acting legend Kurt Russell and daughter of Goldie Hawn.

Goldie Hawn, Kate Hudson, and Kurt Russell in 2014. Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images

Rumer Willis followed her parents Bruce Willis and Demi Moore into acting.

Rumer Willis, Bruce Willis, and Demi Moore in 2018. Phil Faraone/VMN18/Getty Images
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