Gil Buckman

Gil Buckman is a fictional character appearing in the 1989 film Parenthood, from which he serves as the protagonist. He is portrayed by Steve Martin.
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== Biography ==
Gil Buckman is a 35-year-old father of three who lives in suburban St. Louis. He works as a sales executive, while his wife Karen is a stay-at-home mom, taking care of their three children: Kevin, Taylor, and Justin. Gil struggles to find a balance between his family and career, frequently encountering problems in both areas. 
At work, he feels that his ethics are often ignored and that the company's internal politics favor those with more flashy personalities rather than those who work hard.
At home, he tries to cope with the challenges of parenting, feeling like a failure as a father when he observes how insecure his son Kevin is. The apparent issues that plague Taylor and Justin, who seem to enjoy bashing things with his head, do not help alleviate Gil's anxiety. He tries desperately to avoid becoming the distant and uncaring father that his own father, Frank, was. Karen, on the other hand, tries to remain calm and supportive.
==Appearances==
*Parenthood (1989)
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