father figure

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Anthony Head, the British television actor who had roles in “Ted Lasso,” “Merlin” and most notably father figure Rupert Giles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” has died, his family announced Friday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Kenyan university student Ryan, who follows the videos of Andrew Kibe, says as a young man raised by a single mother, he views the influencer as a surrogate father figure.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

He also lacked a father figure growing up, as his father was not involved in raising him.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

But this strong father figure is also punitive in nature; they want to earn his approval to avoid being punished.

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2026

Ahmaad would have to be a father figure.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers