16 Of The Most Iconic Black Dads From TV And MoviesSkip To ContentHomepageSign InSearch BuzzFeedSearch BuzzFeedlol Badge Feedwin Badge Feedtrending Badge FeedCalifornia residents can opt out of "sales" of personal data.Do Not Sell My Personal Information 2022 BuzzFeed, Inc PressRSSPrivacyConsent PreferencesUser TermsAd ChoicesHelpContactSitemap Posted on 5 Oct 2021 16 Of The Most Iconic Black Dads From TV And MoviesFirst things first: rest in peace Uncle Phil. by Ivy RichardsonBuzzFeed ContributorFacebookPinterestTwitterMailLink 1 Michael Kyle from My Wife and Kids ABC He may be a child at heart but Michael Kyle is up there with some of the greatest TV dads. He had some very questionable ways of disciplining his kids, but he made sure to teach them life's most valuable lessons along the way. Say what you like about Michael, but he would do just about anything for his children. View this video on YouTube youtube.com 2 Julius from Everybody Hates Chris CBS Television Distribution Julius was an excellent parent who worked several jobs to support his wife and kids. Even though he had some extremely inconvenient ways of trying to save money and threatened a whopping here and there, he deserves a mention. This frugal king was also a caring and devoted father and that’s why we love him. View this video on YouTube youtube.com 3 Captain Dickson from 22 Jump Street Sony Pictures Releasing / Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Captain Dickson wanted nothing but the absolute best for his daughter and was willing to go above and beyond to make sure she got it. Sure, he was a little too invested in her love life at times but his heart was in the right place. This protective father also has the most iconic screw face in history – if that won’t keep you on the straight and narrow, I don’t know what will. View this video on YouTube youtube.com 4 Furious Styles from Boyz n The Hood Columbia Pictures Furious Styles is loving, responsible, and does everything within his power to keep his son safe. He also never shied away from difficult conversations with his son, including those about racial profiling, gentrification, violence, parenthood, and practising safe sex. Truth be told, he's everything a father should be. View this video on YouTube youtube.com 5 Oscar Proud from The Proud Family Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Disney Channel Oscar Proud would do pretty much anything to support his family. Yes, he was a little overbearing and definitely embarrassed Penny from time to time, but he always showed up when it mattered the most. This cartoon dad is as relatable as they come. View this video on YouTube youtube.com 6 Richard Webber from Grey s Anatomy Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Buena Vista Television / Disney–ABC Domestic Television There is simply no discussion of Black TV dads without mentioning Richard Webber – a guy who discovered that his colleague was also his biological daughter. While it took him a minute to wrap his head around the fact that Ellis Grey had his child and failed to mention it to him, he grew into a wonderful dad. I can’t say I was all that surprised though – he’s pretty much a father to everyone in that hospital. View this video on YouTube youtube.com 7 Chris Gardner from The Pursuit of Happyness Sony Pictures Releasing Chris Gardner proved that even at the worst of times, it’s still possible to be a great parent. When all hope seemed lost, this dad never stopped striving for a better life for his son, and after many painful months of being at rock bottom, he eventually succeeded. What’s more, this movie is based on a true story and Chris Gardner is a real-life father! He’s one-of-a-kind and is a hero in my eyes. 8 Roy Campbell from Sister Sister Disney Channel Ray Campbell deserves all the flowers. After his wife died, he adopted Tamera and raised her as a single parent. And when he later found out that she was a twin, he invited Tia and her mum to move in so the girls could grow up together! He was a dignified dad, and a great one at that. View this video on YouTube youtube.com 9 Maverick Carter from The Hate U Give Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 20th Century Fox Maverick made sure to equip his daughter with all the tools she would need to navigate the world as a young Black girl. He was unapologetically Black and helped Starr to see the beauty in where she came from. When she saw her best friend get brutally killed by a police officer, Big Mav was there to support her in every way she needed. He’s one of those fathers who somehow always knows just the right thing to say and he must be protected at all costs. View this video on YouTube youtube.com 10 Cleveland Brown from The Cleveland Show Fox He may not have been the best husband but Cleveland Brown was a fantastic father. He absolutely adored his kids, had their best interests at heart, and was the voice of reason for the family. While Cleveland was actually voiced by a white actor, this Black TV dad still deserves an honorable mention. As far as cartoon dads go, Cleveland is up there with some of the best. View this video on YouTube youtube.com 11 Juan from Moonlight A24 Juan proved that you don’t have to be the biological father to be the best dad a child has. In a series of unfortunate events, he ends up saving Chiron’s life and later decides to take him under his wing. Even though Juan is struggling in many ways himself, he focuses his energy on giving him the best chance in the harsh world they live in. He was nurturing, dependable, and exactly what Chiron needed. View this video on YouTube youtube.com 12 Andre Johnson from Black-ish Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF ABC Andre is a very realistic and relatable dad. He's flawed and often makes mistakes but he always tries to learn from his errors. He's a bit overbearing, definitely plays favourites, and let’s be honest: he probably wouldn’t win the father of the year award, but he never stops trying to better himself. As a wise woman once said – “Nobody’s perfect”. View this video on YouTube youtube.com 13 Charlie from Daddy Day Care Sony Pictures Releasing Over the course of the movie, we watch Charlie grow from a preoccupied workaholic to a doting father. Once he bonds with his son, his priorities change and he ends up becoming a full-time daycare provider just so he can spend more time with his son. It’s the character development for me. View this video on YouTube youtube.com 14 Victor Baxter from That s So Raven Disney Channel Victor Baxter was just as goofy and fun-loving as his kids, but he was also an incredible parent. He always encouraged Raven and Cory to spread their wings and he really couldn’t have been any more supportive if he tried. View this video on YouTube youtube.com 15 Mufasa from The Lion King Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Buena Vista Pictures Mufasa tried to protect Simba at all costs and even gave his own life to keep him safe – I know it’s the circle of life and everything but I’m still not over it. Before that tragic day, he made sure to teach Simba about the law of the land and impart some pearls of wisdom. He even reached out to Simba from beyond the grave – that’s dad goals if you ask me. View this video on YouTube youtube.com 16 And last but certainly not least Uncle Phil from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF NBC He was a devoted dad to his three children and a much-needed father figure to his nephew Will. He raised Will as his own and helped him become a man. Although strict at times, Uncle Phil was a pillar of strength, support, and comfort for everyone around him. He is without a doubt the greatest dad in television history, end of story. View this video on YouTube youtube.com Share This ArticleFacebook PinterestTwitterMailLink TV and MoviesGet all the best moments in pop culture & entertainment delivered to your inbox.This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.