Jerome Whittaker.
Jerome Whittaker is Barney's biological father. As a child, Barney believed Jerome to be his "Uncle Jerry" with whom he would occasionally spend time. That was until July 23, 1981. On a trip to the New York Museum of Natural History, young Barney stole a. Jerome Whittaker Played by John Lithgow; appears in 4 episodes from "Legendaddy" to "The End of the Aisle". Barney begins to wonder who his real father is after James meets his own biological father in "Cleaning House". However, instead of the repairman, Barney is greeted at the door by Jerome "Jerry" Whittaker, Barney's father who has received his letter. Later, Barney relates to the gang his meeting with Jerry, claiming he is a tour manager who loves Scotch, suits, and..
In 1981, Jerome Whittaker, known to Barney as his "Uncle Jerry", tells Barney that his mother thinks he is a bad influence on Barney and doesn't want them to spend time together anymore. John Lithgow is the best actor who ever appeared on How I Met Your Mother, and the performance he gives is easily the best of the show's recurring cast. The Oscar-nominee and two-time Tony winner... Jerome "J.J." Whittaker, Jr. is Barney 's half-brother. He is the son of Jerome Whittaker and Cheryl Whittaker. He is also the younger brother of Carly Whittaker. In Legendaddy, Barney decides to give his dad another chance. Jerome: A magician's best friend is a drunk audience. Dark and Troubled Past : He was a wild hard-party with the same lifestyle than Barney nowadays. He decided to change after regretting being a bad influence for Barney and after meeting and marrying Cheryl. Jerome Whittaker Jerome Whittaker is Barney's father, who reconnects with him after years of estrangement. Their reunion challenges Barney's views on fatherhood and his perception of himself. Jennifer Lopez, Joe Manganiello, and Britney Spears guest-starred on "How I Met Your Mother." Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival; Emma McIntyre/WireImage; Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP. CBS'...
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Jerome: A magician's best friend is a drunk audience. Dark and Troubled Past : He was a wild hard-party with the same lifestyle than Barney nowadays. He decided to change after regretting being a bad influence for Barney and after meeting and marrying Cheryl. Jerome Whittaker Jerome Whittaker is Barney's father, who reconnects with him after years of estrangement. Their reunion challenges Barney's views on fatherhood and his perception of himself. Jennifer Lopez, Joe Manganiello, and Britney Spears guest-starred on "How I Met Your Mother." Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival; Emma McIntyre/WireImage; Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP. CBS'...
