In the 1979 film Kramer vs. Kramer, which actor played divorced father Ted Kramer?

In the 1979 film Kramer vs. Kramer, Dustin Hoffman played the divorced father Ted Kramer.

The drama follows Ted after his wife leaves him and their young son, Billy. Ted must learn how to manage childcare while maintaining his demanding advertising career, and the changing family arrangement leads to a custody dispute when Billy’s mother returns.

The film focuses on parenting, work, divorce, and the emotional effects of custody litigation. Hoffman’s performance portrays Ted’s gradual change from an inexperienced parent into a deeply involved father.

Meryl Streep played Joanna Kramer, while Justin Henry played Billy. The film won the Academy Award for Best Picture, and both Hoffman and Streep won acting Oscars. Its treatment of fatherhood helped make it a major family drama of its era.