THEN AND NOW: The solid of 'Faculty of Rock' over 19 years later

Previous to rocking out and impersonating Mr. Schneebly in "Faculty of Rock," Jack Black already had a powerful profession.

He'd been appearing since 1984 and was recognized for movies like "The NeverEnding Story III" (1994), "The Cable Man" (1996), "Excessive Constancy" (2000), and "Ice Age" (2002).

The actor additionally starred on HBO's "Tenacious D," which chronicled the real-life journey of his rock duo with Kyle Gass.

After "Faculty of Rock," Black went on to star in main movies like "King Kong" (2005), "Nacho Libre" (2006), "Tenacious D and the Decide of Future" (2006), "The Vacation" (2006), "Tropic Thunder" (2008), the "Kung Fu Panda" franchise, and the "Jumanji" reboots.

He's additionally made a number of TV appearances on reveals like Fox's "The Simpsons," Nickelodeon's "iCarly," and HBO's "The Brink." 

Outdoors of appearing, Black and Gass have launched a number of Tenacious D albums and movies, the newest being "Put up-Apocalypto" in 2018. 

Most lately, the actor starred on Hulu's "Historical past of the World: Half II," in "The Tremendous Mario Bros. Film," and on Disney+'s "The Mandalorian." 

Miranda Cosgrove performed the precocious band supervisor Summer time Hathaway in "Faculty of Rock."

Her solely appearing credit score earlier than the movie was a quick look on The WB's "Smallville."

After the film, Cosgrove landed a number one position on Nickelodeon's "Drake and Josh" earlier than starring on the community's "iCarly."

She's additionally labored on films like "Yours, Mine and Ours" (2005), the "Despicable Me" franchise, "3022" (2019), and "North Hollywood" (2021). 

Cosgrove has launched albums and singles in between appearing roles as nicely. 

The actress is presently starring on the Paramount+ "iCarly Revival" sequence.

Joey Gaydos Jr. performed Zack Mooneyham, a shy scholar who's coaxed out of his shell to play guitar for the band. 

This was his solely appearing position. He went on to launch a self-titled rock album in 2004.

He has additionally had a number of authorized troubles through the years. 

In 2009, Gaydos was arrested on the cost of driving underneath the affect at 17 years previous. In 2019, he was arrested on costs of theft and shoplifting after he was accused of stealing a number of guitars within the state of Florida, based on authorities. 

He nonetheless makes music and in 2020 launched a number of EPs, together with "Dogtopia" and "Calm Climate."

Robert Tsai performed Lawrence, the band's demure but proficient pianist.

"Faculty of Rock" was Tsai's solely appearing credit score.

After the movie, he went on to review at Dartmouth Faculty the place he additionally continued performing as a pianist. 

Rivkah Reyes' first appearing position was as bassist Katie within the movie. They landed the position after taking part in classical bass on an episode of NPR's "From the High."

Since "Faculty of Rock," the actor has been open about experiencing the destructive results of kid stardom. In a 2020 article for Human Components, they wrote about growing an consuming dysfunction; turning to medication, alcohol, intercourse, and self-harm; and making an attempt suicide. 

They stated they entered restoration for alcoholism and habit in 2018. 

After taking a hiatus from appearing, Reyes moved to LA and began working for a skin-care firm whereas performing gigs. Additionally they traveled as a slapstick comedian and competed on NBC's "Deliver the Humorous."

The actor went on to seem on Netflix's "Simple."

Lately, Reyes hosted a podcast the place they interviewed former youngster stars, they've gained a following on TikTok, and so they do reside play readings with Appearing for a Trigger.

Their newest appearing credit score was in "Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls" (2023). 

Kevin Clark performed Freddy Jones, a rebellious scholar who performed drums for the band. 

"Faculty of Rock" was Clark's solely appearing credit score. 

After filming the film, he pursued a full-time music profession and drummed for Chicago-based bands Dreadwolf and Jess Bess and the Intentions.

In 2021, Clark died at 32 after a driver hit him whereas he was using his bike.

Aleisha Allen performed Alicia, one of many band's singers.

Earlier than lending her vocals for the movie, the actress voiced Sidetable Drawer on Nick Jr.'s "Blue's Clues." She additionally appeared in &#034
;The Greatest Man" (1999). 

After "Faculty of Rock," Allen starred alongside Ice Dice within the household comedies "Are We There But" (2005) and "Are We Completed But" (2007), and she or he appeared in "Younger Grownup" (2011).

Her final appearing credit score on IMDb is "You're No person 'til Anyone Kills You" (2012).

In a shift from her appearing profession, Allen attended Tempo College and Columbia College, and she or he's now a speech pathologist. 

Maryam Hassan performed Tomika, one other one of many band's singers. 

Like most of the younger stars, "Faculty of Rock" was her solely appearing position. 

Since then, she's been working as a singer underneath the identify Mayhrenate, and her newest track is known as "Really feel a Approach."

Caitlin Hale performed Marta, the band's third singer. 

Hale voiced a personality on two episodes of "Blue's Clues" earlier than becoming a member of the solid of the film.

After the movie, she left Hollywood and went on to review to change into a registered diagnostic medical sonographer and an OB-GYN ultrasound technologist.

Hale can also be presently relationship her "Faculty of Rock" costar Angelo Massagli.

Brian Falduto performed Billy, the fashion-forward costume designer for the band. 

"Faculty of Rock" is likely one of the younger actor's solely credit on IMDb. 

He went on to pursue levels in theatre efficiency and humanities administration at Wagner Faculty earlier than touchdown a variety of off-Broadway and regional theater roles. 

He additionally launched a profession as a rustic musician, releasing an EP in 2017 and an album in 2018. His most up-to-date single, "Identical Previous Nation Love Music," was launched this summer time. 

Outdoors of performing, Falduto works as a life coach, primarily for LGBTQ people. He's launched "The Homosexual Life Coach Podcast," The Homosexual Males's Self-Assist E-book Membership, and The Homosexual Males's Mindfulness Collective.

He was additionally the primary visitor on Reyes' "The place Are We Now" podcast in 2021.

Cole Hawkins performed Leonard within the film, one of many college students within the class. 

Earlier than "Faculty of Rock," he appeared in "Huge Daddy" (1999), "Meet the Dad and mom" (2000), and "Kate and Leopold" (2001).

Hawkins went on to NBC's "Legislation & Order: Particular Victims Unit," "The Bare Brothers Band: The Film" (2005), and "The Water is Extensive" (2006).

His final appearing credit score on IMDb was on NBC's "Legislation & Order: Felony Intent" in 2006.

Angelo Massagli performed Frankie, one other scholar within the class and band. 

Earlier than "Faculty of Rock," the younger actor had a number of movie and TV credit, together with CBS' "Cosby" and "Stuart Little 2" (2002). 

After the film, he performed Bobby Baccalieri Jr. on HBO's "The Sopranos."

Massagli went on to graduate from the College of Miami Legislation Faculty in 2019, and he seems to nonetheless be relationship his "Faculty of Rock" costar, Hale. 

Earlier than filming "Faculty of Rock," Joan Cusack was well-known for blockbusters like "Sixteen Candles" (1984), "Addams Household Values" (1993), "Runaway Bride" (1999), and "Toy Story 2" (1999).

She additionally acted in "Grosse Level Break" (1997) and "In and Out" (1997), each of which earned her Academy Award nominations for greatest supporting actress. 

On TV, Cusack had roles on NBC's "Saturday Evening Reside" and ABC's "What About Joan?" earlier than becoming a member of the solid of "Faculty of Rock."

After the film, the actress continued to star in household movies like, "Ice Princess" (2005), "Rooster Little" (2005), "Equipment Kittredge: An American Lady" (2008), the remainder of the "Toy Story" sequels, and "Klaus" (2019). 

She additionally went on to roles in "Confessions of a Shopaholic" (2009), "My Sister's Keeper" (2009), "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" (2012), "Unicorn Retailer" (2017), and "On the spot Household" (2018).

The actress continued her TV profession on Showtime's "Shameless," Netflix's "A Sequence of Unlucky Occasions," and Amazon Prime's "Homecoming."

Mike White performed Ned Schneebly, the pal and trainer that Dewey impersonates all through the film. He additionally wrote the screenplay for the movie.

Previous to "Faculty of Rock," he wrote and appeared in films like "Chuck and Buck" (2000) and "Orange County" (2002). 

For the reason that movi
e, White has been a author for a number of films, together with "Nacho Libre" (2006), "Pitch Excellent 3" (2017), and "The One and Solely Ivan" (2020).

He's additionally written for a number of TV sequence all through his profession, similar to The WB's "Dawson's Creek," NBC's "Freaks and Geeks," HBO's "Enlightened" (which he additionally acted on), and Nickelodeon's "Faculty of Rock" sequence. 

White lately gained a number of Emmy Awards for his HBO sequence "The White Lotus."

Sarah Silverman performed Patty Di Marco, Ned's accountable girlfriend. 

The comedic actress obtained her begin writing and acting on "Saturday Evening Reside" within the Nineties earlier than touchdown roles in movies like "There's One thing About Mary" (1998), "The Bachelor" (1999), and "Heartbreakers" (2001).

After "Faculty of Rock," Silverman continued to work on TV, starring on Comedy Central's "The Sarah Silverman Program" and voicing characters on Fox's "Bob's Burgers."

She additionally labored on "Lease" (2005), "The Muppets" (2011), "Wreck-It Ralph" (2012), "A Million Methods to Die within the West" (2014), "Battle of the Sexes" (2017), "House Jam: A New Legacy" (2021), and "Marry Me" (2022). 

Most lately, she returned to her cartoon position in "The Bob's Burgers Film" (2022), starred in "Menorah within the Center" (2022), and appeared on an episode of "Historical past of the World: Half II."

This story was initially revealed on Could 22, 2021, and most lately up to date on Could 15, 2023.