Celebrating Father's Day:  Fathers in Film Celebrating Father's Day! In the United States, Father's Day comes in June.  No matter where you are or when it is, it's a good thing to celebrate men who become good fathers! Here's a questing tribute to Fathers as they are portrayed in film. Father of the Bride is a comical adventure of a father giving up his daughter in marriage. The 1991 version stars Steve Martin as George Banks.  Who played that role in the original version? What is your avatar or player name? Who played George Banks in the original version of Father of the Bride (Two words, each start with a capital)