Dewey Finn

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Dewey Finn is an enthusiastic, slacker musician who poses as a substitute teacher and forms a rock band with his students in the comedy film "School of Rock."

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fictional character
film character
appearsIn School of Rock (film)
surface form: School of Rock
appearsInGenre comedy film
assumesIdentityAs substitute teacher
bandName School of Rock (film)
surface form: School of Rock
characterTrait charismatic
enthusiastic
immature
passionate about music
rebellious
slacker
conflictWith school administration
createdBy Mike White
encourages students’ musical talent
filmCountryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
filmDirectorOfAppearance Richard Linklater
filmLanguage English
filmReleaseYear 2003
firstAppearance School of Rock (film)
surface form: School of Rock (2003 film)
formsBandWith his students
genreSpecialization rock music
goal win Battle of the Bands
inspires students
languageOfCharacter English
medium feature film
motivatedBy love of rock music
nationalityInFiction American
notableScene Battle of the Bands performance
classroom rock rehearsal
occupation musician
substitute teacher
plotRole protagonist
portrayedBy Jack Black
primaryInstrument electric guitar
productionCompanyOfAppearance Paramount Pictures
relationshipToNedSchneebly roommate
romanticInterest Rosalie Mullins
setting New York State
surface form: New York state
teachesAt Whooton School
surface form: Horace Green Preparatory School
teachesGradeLevel elementary school students
teachesSubject rock band performance
teachingStyle unconventional
usesAlias Mr. Schneebly
vocalRole lead singer

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