Ernesto Palmer's father

This man was an alcoholic who worked at the docks for the bull line, the partner of an unknown woman and the father of Ernesto Palmer whom he nicknamed Chili because of his hot temper.

Personality and traits
The man was an alcoholic who would constantly be drinking, something that was noticed by his son Chili.

Behind the scenes

 * Chili's father was first mentioned in the 1990 novel Get Shorty by Elmore Leonard.
 * The character was never mentioned in the 1995 film adaption of Get Shorty.
 * In the 2017-18 Epix TV series adaption of Get Shorty, the character did not appear.

Appearances

 * Get Shorty (novel)