Edwin Hoover

Edwin Hoover is a fictional character appearing in the 2006 film Little Miss Sunshine, from which he serves as the protagonist. He is portrayed by Alan Arkin.
__TOC__
== Biography ==
Edwin Hoover, a retired and single individual, resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico with his son's family. Previously, he lived in a retirement home, which he referred to as "paradise," until his expulsion due to heroin abuse. Despite his often profane language, he is a devoted and attentive grandparent to his granddaughter, Olive Hoover, and spends considerable time assisting her in preparing for beauty pageants.
== Personality ==
Edwin Hoover is known for his candid and unfiltered speech, often marked by the use of coarse language, and is driven by strong personal desires. Having led a full and varied life, he feels no obligation to restrain his expressions or to make favorable impressions on others. He communicates openly without censorship, except in the presence of his granddaughter Olive, where he exercises caution. Despite often embodying the stereotype of a "dirty old man," he exhibits moments of wisdom and kindness, revealing a deeper, albeit rough-edged, sagacity.
==Appearances==
*Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
Category:Characters
Category:Male characters
Category:Little Miss Sunshine characters
Category:Characters portrayed by Alan Arkin