In honour of Father’s Day, we salute a few of Toronto’s most well-known fathers and the youngsters who have been impressed to observe of their footsteps.
NBA RUNS IN THE DNA
MITCHELL AND ANDREW WIGGINS
Andrew Wiggins is among the hottest names in Canadian basketball today. This Thornhiller gained his first NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors in 2022, and the apple doesn’t fall removed from the tree. His dad, Mitchell, was drafted in 1983 by the Indiana Pacers and, after all, performed taking pictures guard as effectively earlier than leaving the NBA in 1992.
A FILMMAKING FAMILY
ARI AND ROBERT LANTOS
“I had the great fortune of with the ability to observe and soak up [my father’s] distinctive means to create artwork and produce unbelievable tales to life whereas additionally constructing a enterprise that turned a world powerhouse. As soon as I made the choice to “make the leap,” it was his direct steerage and mentorship that taught me nearly every part that I do know to at the present time about producing movie and tv content material.”
FROM POLITICS TO TV
BRIAN AND BEN MULRONEY
“The older I get, the extra important I really feel my father is to me. He’s a pal, he’s an advisor, he’s a champion and my most significant critic. Nobody in my life takes an curiosity in me the way in which my dad does, and I wouldn’t know what to do with out him. I wish to be that form of father. My father gave me the only and but most important recommendation. He mentioned: Discover one thing you like to do and do it effectively.”
ONSCREEN STARS
GORDON AND LEAH PINSENT
From the Geminis to the Genies, this father-daughter duo has gained all of them. Gordon began performing in his teenagers and is thought for his iconic roles in movies like The Delivery Information and Sarah Polley’s highly effective Away from Her. Leah really adopted in her father’s footsteps performing in her first movie, The Bay Boy, when she was simply a young person. Secure to say Gordon handed down all the great genes.
Devin and Jim Cuddy
A MUSICAL MATCH
DEVIN AND JIM
“My dad has all the time been very supportive of my music profession. One of the vital latest classes he taught me was about nerves. He mentioned, “In the event you’re not nervous earlier than a present, to no matter diploma, it needs to be worrisome as a result of plenty of vitality will be harnessed from these nerves and can be utilized onstage. It may be a strong enhance and helps you placed on a very good present.” It’s one thing I’ve been attempting to grasp.”
HOME RENO MASTERS
MIKE HOLMES SR. AND JR.
“I by no means wished to work in the identical trade as my dad, however he introduced me on web site after I was 14 years outdated the place I began off working as a labourer. I had plenty of enjoyable cleansing and doing what I may to assist out, however watching my dad go from house owner to house owner impressed me to hitch him and assist extra folks. If the world had extra folks like him, there can be loads much less folks searching for assist.”
Tie and Max Domi
A TALE OF TWO DOMIS
TIE AND MAX DOMI
Though Max Domi’s taking part in fashion is way from his dad’s tough and tumble function as a Leafs enforcer, Tie was there to inspire his son as he tried his hand at a profession in hockey. Again in Max’s AAA days, Tie served as assistant coach on Max’s staff, the Don Mills Flyers. The laborious work paid off as he’s now taking part in for the Dallas Stars. We’re positive Tie is proud watching him from his Lawrence Park house.
THE FAMILY BUSINESS
EDWARD AND CHLOE ROGERS
“My father and I share many traits, notably our sense of humour, which tends towards the offbeat and twisted. One factor we don’t share is a way of fashion. However neglect the outside trappings, it’s what’s inside that counts; and I’m extremely fortunate to have a dad who cares so deeply and is endlessly supportive of every part I do, personally and professionally, and every part I dream of doing.”