Ever start watching a new TV show, and one of the actors looks incredibly familiar? You open your phone and open the ever-reliable IMDb, and it hits you, the actor is the son of another famous actor! We realized that there are quite a number of famous dads that have lookalike sons, so we’ve made a list for you. And it’s great to know a lot of them are just as talented as their dads! Some of them might even surprise you!
James Caan and Scott Caan
Who can forget the iconic Sonny Corleone from The Godfather? James Caan had an illustrious acting career, starring in many movies like El Dorado to seasonal family fun in Elf. He also had a successful TV run on the show Las Vegas. Sadly we lost James in July 2022, but his legacy lives on in his son Scott.
Scott Caan, born to James and Sheila in 1976, has starred in quite a few big movies but is most notable for his role in the remake of Hawaii Five-0. He has the unmistakable nose and eyes of his dad, and those blue eyes are enough to make anyone weak in the knees!
Stellan Skarsgård and Alexander Skarsgård
Dad Stellan isn’t one that you’d always know or recognize, and yet this Swedish-born actor has been in some big movies. He’s probably most notable as Bill “Bootstraps” Turner in the Pirates of the Caribbean series, yet you may also recognize him from Mamma Mia and the Oscar-winning movie Good Will Hunting.
Stellan’s mini-me, Alexander, is an accomplished actor too. He was part of the main cast of True Blood but also had significant roles in Zoolander and The Northman. It’s worth noting that Stellan’s other son, Bill, is also a copy of his father! The Skarsgårds definitely have strong genes!
Clint Eastwood and Scott Eastwood
Where do we even begin with the list of Clint Eastwood’s memorable movies? The man is a Hollywood icon, and not only in front of the camera. From his break-out role in the 1966 TV series, Rawhide to playing a New York City cop in Dirty Harry, Clint has proven he has immense talent. He then moved behind the camera, and his numerous awards show that he can direct too!
Scott Eastwood, Clint’s son from one of many relationships, was born in 1986, and there’s just no mistaking who his father is! Those eyes, that jaw, someone pass the fan, it’s getting hot in here! Not only has Scott inherited his dad’s swoonalicious looks but he’s also just as talented.
John Lennon and Sean Lennon
John Lennon. Need we say more? Everyone should know who he is. The former Beatle is well known for his singing and songwriting skills, with famous songs like “Hey Jude” (co-written with Paul McCartney), and “Imagine” (co-written with Yoko Ono). Sadly, John was taken from us in 1980, but his memory lives on in all his music that’s still loved today.
Not only does his legacy live on in his music, but his son with Yoko Ono, Sean, is also a musician. There’s no mistaking that Sean is John’s son, and although not as famous, he’s steadily performed with various artists over the years, including Miley Cyrus.
Don Johnson and Jesse Johnson
Ah, Sonny Crockett. That famous white jacket will go down in history as belonging to one of the coolest TV cops of the ’80s. Don Johnson was a heartthrob, thanks to that role in Miami Vice, which also helped his success in Nash Bridges. Don oozes talent and still shows it off today. Just check out Knives Out!
Don has a few kids, but his son Jesse is unmistakably a Johnson. Jesse was born in 1982, and his mom is Patti D’Arbanville. One of his first roles was as Don’s nephew in Nash Bridges, which worked well, seeing as the family resemblance is very apparent.
Eugene Levy and Dan Levy
Eugene Levy is a comedic legend and has starred in numerous movies, including Bringing Down the House and Cheaper by the Dozen 2. But, surely, his most proud moment was acting with his real-life son, Dan, in the popular Schitt’s Creek.
Dan Levy is a talent house, having starred not only in Schitt’s Creek but is also the only person to act in all the American Pie movies. It’s really not hard to see that this duo is father and son, but the glasses definitely help.
Jude Law and Rafferty Law
Jude Law is an accomplished actor who broke through to stardom in The Talented Mr. Ripley. He was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role in this movie. Jude has taken on the mammoth task of playing young Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter prequels, Fantastic Beasts, and he’s doing Harry Potter fans proud!
Rafferty, Jude’s son with actress Sadie Frost, has decided to follow in his parent’s footsteps. While he’s yet to make his mark, the 26-year-old has been in a few movies, notably Twist with Michael Caine in 2021.
Jean-Claude Van Damme and Kris Van Varenberg
The ’80s were big on action movies and, in particular, martial art ones. Kickboxer and Bloodsport had all the kids signing up to learn judo and karate. Jean-Claude was the king of action movies throughout the ’80s and ’90s.
Jean-Claude’s son, Kris, was no stranger to action movies, obviously, as he portrayed a young Luc Deveraux in the 1992 hit action flick Universal Soldier. Following in his dad’s action-hero footsteps, he often acts with his dad, most recently in Black Water.
Bill Pullman and Lewis Pullman
Bill Pullman is instantly recognizable with his unique looks and incredible talent. Probably one of his most memorable career moments was acting in Independence Day. His diverse skills have allowed him to play a country’s leader, a father in Casper, and a love interest in While You Were Sleeping.
Bill’s equally instantly recognizable son, Lewis, is an esteemed up-and-coming actor, having just starred in Top Gun: Maverick. The family resemblance is very obvious, and so is the inherited talent, which looks to set Lewis on a road to stardom, just like his dad!
James Brolin and Josh Brolin
James Brolin has been a screen staple since the ’60s, with his biggest role as Dr. Steven Kiley on Marcus Welby, M.D. This role won him an Emmy and a Golden Globe, no less! Another notable role that won him awards was as the hotel manager, Peter McDermott, in Aaron Spelling’s Hotel.
James’ spitting image son, Josh, is also an award-winning actor, with wins for the movie Milk and No Country for Old Men. Probably one of his biggest roles was as Thanos from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Henry Fonda and Peter Fonda
Henry Fonda’s legendary acting career spanned over 50 years, starting with breakout performances in movies like Jesse James and Young Mr. Lincoln. Henry was nominated for a Best Actor Academy Award for the movie The Grapes of Wrath and eventually won said award for his final movie ever, On Golden Pond.
The Fondas are actually a Hollywood dynasty, with Peter Fonda just as decorated as his dad. His most notable film is probably Easy Rider. Like father, like son, right?!
Val Kilmer and Jack Kilmer
’80s heartthrob Val Kilmer rose to fame as a pilot in the mega-movie Top Gun. Numerous roles followed the success of Top Gun. One of his biggest yet more challenging roles was as Jim Morrison, the substance-hooked lead singer of The Doors, for which he received critical acclaim.
Although Val and Joanne’s marriage didn’t last, they did have two kids, Jack and Mercedes. Mini-Val, Jack, was never one for acting and didn’t really pursue it until someone asked him to read for them, and he got a part in the movie Palo Alto. He hasn’t looked back since!
Rob Lowe and John Owen Lowe
If you want to know about ’80s hunks, then Rob Lowe will always be on any list. Making teenage girls weak at the knees for his roles in St. Elmo’s Fire and The Outsiders, Rob’s posters adorned walls everywhere. As he got older, he took on more adult-themes roles, such as The West Wing.
His son John Owen will probably take over his dad’s role as a teen heartthrob, seeing as he’s the spitting image of Rob. Although John studied science and technology in college, he’s dipped his toes into the acting world, appearing in a family-run show called The Lowe Files.
Tommy Lee and Brandon Lee
One of the most, um, bizarre relationships of the ’90s was Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson. They sure knew how to stay relevant, appearing in all sorts of media throughout their turbulent marriage. Tommy, the drummer for the heavy metal band Mötley Crüe, has made a ton of albums over the years, both with the band and solo.
His marriage to Baywatch actress, Pamela Anderson, produced two sons, Brandon and Dylan. Brandon has decided to follow in his mom’s footsteps and pursue acting.
