Children More Talented Than Their Father (or Mother) (Famous People)

How about Angelina Jolie and her dad Jon Voight?

Keifer Southerland outshines Donald.

On the other hand, Liza is still alive after all the drugs & alcohol, so perhaps she was more successful after all.

I’ll nominate Mary Chapin-Carpenter, although I’ve heard much more of her music than her dad’s (Harry Chapin), so I suppose I’m not completely qualified here.

Disagree.

Shaun never was as big as David Cassidy, Shirley Jones or Jack Cassidy. And he wasn’t as talented as either of them.

David is her Shirley’s stepson. Shuan had a brief career as a teen Idol, but it never matched David’s impact. I think Shuan is a behind the camera guy now. David Cassidy is still an icon to many woman and still performs.

Shirley Jomes was a star on Broadway, and not just in revivals. She won an Oscar, and has had a successful career for over 50 years

Equal. But at this time, I’d give the edge to Voight.

Hi Annie-Xmas.

We disagree again. As good as Keifer is, I don’t believe he outshines his father.

It’s like the Voight-Jolie comparison.

Their talent may be close to equal, but I’d still give the edge to Donald.

Huh! I had no idea that Keenan Wynn was Ed Wynn’s son.
Andrew Wyeth is a more celebrated painter than his dad N.C. Wyeth (though I personally have more copies of N.C.'s stuff. Hey, Andrew: MORE PIRATES).

Hmm, I don’t know. Donald has, over his career, shown a range of performances in action, drama and comedy, playing all sorts of characters. What has Keifer done of note other than 24? One role does not a career make.

And his father is still more handsome, and has perhaps the sexiest (male) voice in Hollywood. :smiley:

Canada. We’ve been outshining England and France ever since Vimy Ridge.

Cliff Townshend played sax for a popular dance band called The Squadronaires. His son, Peter, has been somewhat more successful.

Goldie’s the one with the Oscar (and one other nomination). And Goldie has a better body of work. Kate’s got Almost Famous and not much else of note.

I have never heard this connection, and I have several of her albums. CDs.