section: Recurring cast
question: Who played John Baker in the TV series "Last Man Standing"?
article: Last Man Standing (U.S. TV series)
candidates:  Jordan Masterson (recurring, season two–present) and Nick Jonas (season one, guest star) as Ryan Vogelson, Boyd's father. Ryan holds staunchly liberal views both politically and philosophically. He and Mike routinely clash over their fundamentally opposing values, especially when it comes to child-rearing. Ryan wishes to raise his son without religion and patriotism. His vegan diet, political correctness, views on discipline, and general sensitivity are an affront to Mike's beliefs. Their relationship and arguments mirror those of Archie Bunker and Mike "Meathead" Stivic on "All in the Family", with the difference that Ryan's liberal views are extreme and comparatively ill-founded, whereas liberal Meathead tended to be the voice of reason.  Robert Forster as Bud Baxter, Mike's father who is in the construction business.  Jonathan Adams as Chuck Larabee (season two–present), Mike and Vanessa's neighbor. He is a retired U.S. Marine and a veteran of the first Gulf War. Chuck is an African-American, and often jokes with Mike about racial stereotypes.  Erika Alexander as Carol Larabee (season two–present), Chuck's wife and Mike and Vanessa's neighbor.  Carla Jimenez as Blanca (season two–present), the Baxters' housekeeper.  Jonathan Taylor Thomas as John Baker (season two–present), Kristin's boss at a fancy restaurant where she works.  Richard Karn as Bill McKendree (season two), an architect who has had a long-running business relationship with Mike and Outdoor Man.  Danielle Bisutti as Michelle (season one), Vanessa's friend and next-door neighbor; she is a meteorologist.