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father figure
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The actor has also brought that perspective to the screen, playing memorable father figures — most notably Larry in Greta Gerwig’s 2017 film Lady Bird.—
Avalon Hester,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025 -
There are very obvious parental figures for all the Lost Boys, with Dame Sylvia being the matriarch and Arthur being a father figure or a fun uncle for them.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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