Glenn Holland

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Glenn Holland is the dedicated high school music teacher and composer at the heart of the film "Mr. Holland's Opus," whose life’s work becomes the impact he has on his students.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf composer
fictional character
music teacher
appearsIn Mr. Holland's Opus NERFINISHED
characterIn drama film
child Cole Holland NERFINISHED
createdBy Patrick Sheane Duncan NERFINISHED
facesConflict budget cuts to music programs
communication challenges with his deaf son Cole
fieldOfWork music education
orchestral composition
genre classical music
hasSkill conducting
orchestration
piano
hasTrait dedicated
devoted to students
passionate about teaching
struggling composer
medium film
narrativeRole protagonist
nationality American
notableWork An American Symphony NERFINISHED
occupation composer
high school music teacher
portrayedBy Richard Dreyfuss NERFINISHED
primaryGoal to compose a major piece of music
relationshipWith students
resolution recognizes his students as his life’s work
secondaryGoal to inspire his students
setIn Portland, Oregon NERFINISHED
spouse Iris Holland NERFINISHED
storyArc discovers that his true opus is his students
teachesSubject band
music
music appreciation
orchestra
themeAssociatedWith balancing career and family
the impact of teachers
the value of arts education
timePeriod 1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
workLocation John F. Kennedy High School NERFINISHED

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Dreyfuss portrayedCharacter Glenn Holland
subject surface form: Richard Dreyfuss
Mr. Holland's Opus mainCharacter Glenn Holland