<P> A few days before the intervention , the gang attempted to watch TV in Barney 's apartment and they learn that Barney does not know how to use tools , so he has called a repairman to fix the TV . However , instead of the repairman , Barney is greeted at the door by Jerome Whittaker ( John Lithgow ) , Barney 's father and stated he has received his letter . Later , Barney related to the gang his meeting with Jerry , telling them how he is a tour manager who loves Scotch , suits , and loose women as much as he does . Though the gang is happy for Barney , they worry that Jerry will hurt him again , which Barney brushes off . However , the gang is later approached by Jerome , who reveals that he is actually a driving instructor with a normal suburban life . During the actual meeting with Barney , Jerry attempted to impress him but failed miserably . </P>
<P> A few days before the intervention , the gang attempted to watch TV in Barney 's apartment and they learn that Barney does not know how to use tools , so he has called a repairman to fix the TV . However , instead of the repairman , Barney is greeted at the door by Jerome Whittaker ( John Lithgow ) , Barney 's father and stated he has received his letter . Later , Barney related to the gang his meeting with Jerry , telling them how he is a tour manager who loves Scotch , suits , and loose women as much as he does . Though the gang is happy for Barney , they worry that Jerry will hurt him again , which Barney brushes off . However , the gang is later approached by Jerome , who reveals that he is actually a driving instructor with a normal suburban life . During the actual meeting with Barney , Jerry attempted to impress him but failed miserably . </P>
who plays barney 's father on how i met your mother
who plays barney 's father on how i met your mother
John Lithgow
John Lithgow