family man
noun
: a man with a spouse and child or children dependent on him
especially
: a man devoted to his family
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But more than that, the Dallas, Texas native is a family man.
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Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 21 July 2025
From starring as a serial killer on Dexter to a troubled police officer in Southland and Chicago P.D. and, most famously, the mentally unstable and violent family man in Animal Kingdom, Hatosy looks for specific qualities in a character before taking on the role.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 15 July 2025
Hoechlin's one of the best to nail Superman's emotional journey while balancing different sides of the role – in his case, the strong-willed superhero and the loving, charming family man.
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—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Jesse, family man, civic organizer, corporate negotiator, contract hawk, and school advocate has left a role model legacy of joyful courage and positive leadership for the kids.
—Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2025
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Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 21 July 2025
From starring as a serial killer on Dexter to a troubled police officer in Southland and Chicago P.D. and, most famously, the mentally unstable and violent family man in Animal Kingdom, Hatosy looks for specific qualities in a character before taking on the role.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 15 July 2025
Hoechlin's one of the best to nail Superman's emotional journey while balancing different sides of the role – in his case, the strong-willed superhero and the loving, charming family man.
4.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Jesse, family man, civic organizer, corporate negotiator, contract hawk, and school advocate has left a role model legacy of joyful courage and positive leadership for the kids.
—Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2025
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“Family man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20man. Accessed 27 Jul. 2025.
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