Notable famous fathers

For Father’s Day, here are three famous fathers worthy of note.

Charlie Chaplin (1889 – 1977)
Silent film star Charlie Chaplin had 11 children, 10 who survived childhood. His youngest son was born when he was 73 years old, making Chaplin one of the oldest famous fathers in history. Performing clearly ran in the family. Many of the Chaplin children followed in their father’s footsteps and became actors themselves.

Stephen Hawking (1942 – 2018)
The theoretical physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking became famous after authoring the book, A Brief History of Time. He became equally well known for his disability-inducing struggle with ALS and the computer that allowed him to communicate using a single muscle in his cheek. Revered as a scientist and as a role model for people with disabilities, it may come as a surprise to some that Hawking fathered three children. He remained close to his kids until he died at the age of 76.

Prince William (1982)
The future king of England has a very important job that has nothing to do with the crown. It’s raising his three children with his wife, Catherine. His mother, Diana, was famously intent on giving her sons a normal childhood, and he’s carrying on the tradition with his own kids. He’s even gone as far as asking for the Queen’s permission to break with royal convention in order to travel on the same airplane as his kids.

Happy Father’s Day to all dads, famous or otherwise.