40 Best Dad Trivia Questions

Get ready to celebrate the best dads with our collection of the ultimate dad trivia questions. 

Perfect for family gatherings or just a fun evening, these questions will bring out the laughs and showcase how well you know the awesome dads in your life. 

Let’s make this Father’s Day unforgettable with some friendly competition and heartfelt moments!

Best Dad Trivia Questions

#1. What year was the first Father’s Day celebrated in the United States?

#2. Who is often credited with founding Father’s Day in the United States?

#3. Which famous TV dad once said, “Don’t have a cow, man!”?

#4. In which country is Father’s Day celebrated on the second Sunday of August?

#5. Which book, turned into a popular movie, tells the story of a father’s journey to find his son, who poachers took?

#6. What gift did Princess Diana famously give to Prince Charles on Father’s Day in 1982?

#7. In the popular TV series “Friends,” what is the name of Ross Geller’s first child?

#8. Which 1990s sitcom featured a dad named Danny Tanner, who raised his three daughters with the help of his brother-in-law and best friend?

#9. What is the traditional flower worn to honor fathers on Father’s Day?

#10. In what month is Father’s Day celebrated in Australia?

Famous Dad Trivia Questions

#1. Which actor played the iconic role of Atticus Finch, a devoted father, in the movie adaptation of “To Kill a Mockingbird”?

#2. Who is the famous father of actress and singer Liza Minnelli?

#3. Which British rock legend’s daughter is fashion designer Stella McCartney?

#4. Who is the father of North West, the daughter of a famous reality TV star and rapper?

#5. Which famous TV dad is known for his strict but loving parenting style on the show “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”?

#6. Who is the father of the famous twin actresses Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen?

#7. Which legendary boxer is known for having fathered eight children, including a son who is also a professional boxer?

#8. Who is the father of actor Michael Douglas, who starred in classic films like “Spartacus” and “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea”?

#9. Which famous dad played by Robin Williams dressed as an elderly British nanny to spend more time with his children in a popular 1993 film

#10. Which American president was the father of Caroline and John F. Kennedy Jr.?

Funny Dad Trivia Questions

#1. What is a common joke dads make when someone asks, “Are you asleep?”

#2. Which TV dad is known for his hilariously bad but well-meaning advice to his children on “The Simpsons”?

#3. What’s a classic dad joke response to “I’m hungry”?

#4. Which famous dad in “Modern Family” loves making cringe-worthy puns and jokes?

#5. What phrase is often used by dads when giving sage advice that starts with, “Back in my day…”?

#6. Which animated dad from “Family Guy” is known for his absurd and often inappropriate humor?

#7. Which TV dad is known for his over-the-top, embarrassing dance moves on “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”?

#8. What’s a typical dad’s response when asked, “Can you put my shoes on?”

#9. Which TV dad from “Bob’s Burgers” is known for his pun-filled burger names and quirky sense of humor?

#10. What is a common dad joke when someone says, “I’m cold”?

Tricky Dad Trivia Questions

#1. What famous dad once said, “Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans”?

#2. Which dad is known for leading a group of superheroes in the 2004 animated film “The Incredibles”?

#3. What is the name of Harry Potter’s dad?

#4. In Greek mythology, who is the father of the gods and often associated with thunder and lightning?

#5. What is the name of Simba’s father in “The Lion King”?

#6. Which famous dad in literature is known for his riddle-solving and adventures with his daughter, Alice?

#7. In the “Star Wars” series, who is revealed to be Luke Skywalker’s father?

#8. Which biblical figure is considered the “father of many nations”?

#9. In the TV show “This Is Us,” which character is known for being a devoted father to his three children?

#10. Which famous historical figure, known as the “Father of His Country,” was the first president of the United States?