He is known for his fatherly affection toward his proteges. Minnelli believed Tracy was capable of handling a role that balanced humor with fatherly tenderness. He has a fatherly disposition over the servants. Caroline realizes his genuine love for her and fatherly intentions for Phoebe. At this macroevent for microcredit, Hasina had nothing but praise for her fatherly figure. He cries at the end of the play over Barnwell's death, a fatherly gesture. Foyle has a fatherly concern (mixed with exasperation) for Stewart. He politely acquiesces in a kind and fatherly way. He treated his sisters with fatherly care. The village crowd appreciates Panicker's fatherly love. He also directed a few plays under the fatherly guidance of Kapoor. Originally an older actor was slated to play a fatherly mentor to Culp's character. He was a pleasant boss and a fatherly friend. He was especially close to Abdul Ghani, who took on a fatherly role for him. In this sense of the term, father/fatherly is non-suppletive.