School of Rock cast: Where are they now?

Miranda Cosgrove (Summer "Tinkerbell" Hathaway)

A young Miranda Cosgrove picked up one of her very first roles as Summer Hathaway in School of Rock. Just 10 years old at the time of the film's release, Cosgrove played the ambitious class representative Summer, who becomes the band manager under Dewey's leadership. Cosgrove came into the role after previously making an appearance in a 2001 episode of Smallville.

The child star went on to land a big role just months after School of Rock was released, playing Megan Parker on Drake & Josh from 2004 to 2007. She also made appearances in Yours, Mine & Ours and an episode of Grounded for Life during this time. The same year that she wrapped Drake & Josh, Cosgrove continued her Nickelodeon run with a starring turn as Carly on iCarly from 2007 to 2012 — she reprised this role in the show's revival on Paramount+ starting in 2021.

Cosgrove also lent her voice to Despicable Me (2010), Despicable Me 2 (2013), and Despicable Me 3 (2017). She was on the NBC series Crowded, which aired in 2016 but only lasted for one season. Cosgrove was featured in the music video for the song "Happier" by Marshmello and Bastille in 2018, and guest-starred on ABC's The Goldbergs in 2020.

Joey Gaydos Jr. (Zack "Zack-Attack" Mooneyham)

School of Rock found its pint-sized rock star in Joey Gaydos Jr., the young actor who played Zack "Zack-Attack" Mooneyham. School of Rock was Gaydos Jr.'s first acting role. He booked the gig after spending his childhood playing guitar and showed off his talents in the film as the quiet kid-turned-shredder.

Gaydos Jr. has yet to earn another onscreen credit in the years since School of Rock. He has, however, continued to focus on his music, releasing a self-titled album in 2004, working with the band Stereo Jane, and doing live performances at local festivals. Gaydos Jr. released two EPs in 2020: Calm Weather and Dogtopia.

Jack Black (Dewey Finn)

Jack Black led School of Rock as Dewey Finn, a flailing musician who had yet to make it big. Dewey finds his way into a private school by impersonating his friend Ned Schneebly (Mike White) and soon bonds with the focused children over rock music. Black picked up his role in the Richard Linklater film after already spending 10 years in the industry. Nominated for a Golden Globe for the movie, Black previously made a name for himself with his band Tenacious D, and in movies like High Fidelity (2000), Shallow Hal (2001), Saving Silverman (2001), and Orange County (2002).

The multi-faceted performer kept busy after School of Rock, continuing to record with Tenacious D and filling his résumé with TV and film roles. He voiced Po in the Kung Fu Panda feature films and a TV series, and Lenny in 2004's Shark Tale.

Black stepped in front of the camera for King Kong (2005), The Holiday (2006), Nacho Libre (2006), Year One (2009), Bernie (2011), plus Goosebumps (2015) and Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018), and Amazon's Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot (2018). Black played Professor Shelly in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) and the sequel, Jumanji: The Next Level (2019), and voices Bowser in The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023).

Robert Tsai (Lawrence "Mr. Cool")

Robert Tsai quietly stole the show as Lawrence, aka "Mr. Cool," in School of Rock. The young piano player found his groove on the keyboards, going from a quiet loner to a particularly cool bandmate. The role was a first for Tsai, who made his onscreen debut in the comedy.

Tsai wrapped his acting career after School of Rock hit theaters, stepping in front of the camera only as a part of the dance group Instant Noodles Crew. In addition to his fancy footwork, Tsai continues to kill it on the keys. The former child star played concerts while attending Dartmouth College, and also worked on musical productions.

Adam Pascal (Theo)

Adam Pascal joined School of Rock as Theo, a bandmate of Dewey's in No Vacancy. He crosses his former friend when he goes from backup to stealing the band right out from under Dewey. The role was hardly a stretch for Pascal, as he spent a portion of his career focusing on music and musical productions. The actor hit Broadway in Rent in the late-'90s, appeared in Aida right before his gig as Theo, and recorded his own music (releasing albums in the 2000s).

Pascal, who earned his second feature film credit for School of Rock, was cast soon after in the big-screen adaptation of Rent, playing Roger Davis in the 2005 flick. The actor continued his stage work, hitting Broadway in 2010 productions of Memphis, Chicago, Disaster!, and Something Rotten! (playing William Shakespeare). Pascal also revived his 1999 SLC Punk! role of Eddie for Punk's Dead: SLC Punk 2.

In 2019, Pascal made a cameo in the Fox television special Rent: Live. He made a brief appearance in Netflix's Tick, Tick... BOOM! in 2021, alongside original Rent cast members Daphne Rubin-Vega and Wilson Jermaine Heredia. Pascal also assumed the role of Lead New Yorker #1 in two episodes of Hawkeye as part of the cast of the MCU's fictional original Broadway musical, Rogers: The Musical.

Sarah Silverman (Patty Di Marco)

Sarah Silverman brought her comedy chops to the film as Patty Di Marco. The Saturday Night Live alum played the girlfriend of Dewey's friend Ned and the rocker's reluctant roommate. She butts heads with Dewey, pressuring her boyfriend to have Dewey move out of the apartment. Silverman came into the role after making previous appearances in Bulworth (1998), There's Something About Mary (1998), The Bachelor (1999), The Way of the Gun (2000), and Heartbreakers (2001). She also hit the small screen in episodes of Star Trek: Voyager, Seinfeld, and The Larry Sanders Show.

Continuing her comedy work, Silverman starred in 2005's Sarah Silverman: Jesus Is Magic and hit Comedy Central in 2007 with The Sarah Silverman Program, which ran for three years. She reunited with Pascal in 2005's Rent, playing Alexi Darling.

Silverman, who won an Emmy for her 2013 special Sarah Silverman: We Are Miracles, went on to appear in Funny People (2009), The Muppets (2011), A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014), I Smile Back (2015), Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021), and Marry Me (2022). She voiced Vanellope in Wreck-It Ralph (2012) and Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018). She adapted her 2010 memoir, The Bedwetter, into a stage musical that made its world premiere Off Broadway in 2022.

Caitlin Hale (Marta "Blondie")

Caitlin Hale played Marta in School of Rock. One of the few child stars with previous onscreen credits, Hale came into the gig after two previous appearances on Blue's Clues and experience with dance and local theater productions. She played Marta, the student who joins the band as a backup singer after an impromptu classroom audition.

Hale continued her onscreen work with gigs in commercials, and earned a degree in journalism from Arizona State University in 2013. She focused on public relations in school, but she also works as a registered diagnostic medical sonographer. Fun fact: Hale is dating her School of Rock costar Angelo Massagli (he played Frankie, the band's security guard)!

Rivkah Reyes (Katie "Posh Spice")

The role of Katie in School of Rock was Rivkah Reyes' first onscreen credit. Katie picks up a gig in the band after Dewey spots her playing the cello. He explains that she can rotate her instrument to take on the bass guitar.

Since School of Rock, Reyes has acted in projects like Lifetime's A Picture Perfect Holiday (2021) and the indie films Monuments (2020) and Bad Animal (2021). According to Reyes' website, they have also worked with Second City in Chicago and performed sketches, improv, and stand-up comedy at venues like the Hollywood Improv and the Laugh Factory. Reyes shares videos of covers and original songs on their YouTube channel.

Mike White (Ned Schneebly)

Mike White played the real Ned Schneebly in School of Rock, a substitute teacher who lives with his girlfriend and Dewey. Dewey ends up impersonating Ned, going to teach at the school in his place. While White's onscreen role in the film was relatively minor, he also penned the screenplay for the comedy. He previously racked up writing credits thanks to episodes of Dawson's Creek and Freaks and Geeks, and features such as 2002's Orange County and The Good Girl.

White continued to act, hitting the big screen in The Stepford Wives (2004), Smother (2008), and Ride (2014). He reunited with Jack Black in 2006, writing the script for the Black-starring Nacho Libre. White wrote and starred in more than a dozen episodes of HBO's Enlightened. Along with writer Kay Cannon, White also penned the screenplay for Pitch Perfect 3 (2017). Meanwhile, he appeared as a contestant on the reality shows The Amazing Race and Survivor.

The multihyphenate reached new heights in 2021 as the director, writer, and creator of The White Lotus, the acclaimed HBO anthology series that has won him multiple Emmys.

Maryam Hassan (Tomika "Turkey Sub")

A young Maryam Hassan made her big-screen debut as Tomika in School of Rock. The then-unknown actress played a quieter student who is first designated by Dewey as a roadie for the band. She finds her true calling when she approaches her teacher, telling him that she wants to be a singer. Tomika then gives a stunning performance, eliciting a "Nice pipes, Tomika," from Dewey.

Lucky for us, we still get to listen to Hassan's beautiful voice after all these years. She goes by the name Mayhrenate and sings R&B and soul music, which you can check out on Apple Music and Spotify. She's released an EP in 2021 (Plush) and a single in 2022 ("Feel a Way"). The former child star also reunited with costars in 2013 for a performance in honor of School of Rock's 10-year anniversary, also dropping in on the Broadway production in 2015.

Kevin Clark (Freddy "Spazzy McGee" Jones)

Kevin Clark joined School of Rock as Freddy Jones. The former child star played an outspoken kid who sits in the back of the class, finding his musical prowess on the drums. It was the first and only feature film role for Clark.

Clark, who joined his former costars at School of Rock on Broadway in 2015, didn't pursue acting in his adult years. Instead, he spent most of his time in his hometown, Chicago, playing music in bands.

Tragically, in 2021, Clark was struck and killed by an oncoming car while riding his bike. Jack Black took to Instagram to say, "Devastating news. Kevin is gone. Way too soon. Beautiful soul."

Joan Cusack (Principal Rosalie "Roz" Mullins)

Joan Cusack brought her star power to School of Rock as the school's principal, Rosalie Mullins. She calls someone she thinks is Ned Schneebly to come in and sub for a class, unknowingly winding up with Dewey in his place. Initially skeptical of his teaching abilities, Rosalie later bonds with Dewey. Cusack came into the role after making Oscar-nominated turns in Working Girl (1988) and In & Out (1997), spending time on Saturday Night Live, leading the short-lived What About Joan?, and making appearances in Sixteen Candles (1984), Married to the Mob (1988), My Blue Heaven (1990), Addams Family Values (1993), Nine Months (1995), and Runaway Bride (1999).

After School of Rock, Cusack starred in Raising Helen (2004), Friends With Money (2006), Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009), My Sister's Keeper (2009), The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012), and lent her voice to Chicken Little (2005), the Toy Story franchise, and Arthur Christmas (2011). The veteran star picked up an Emmy in 2015 for playing Sheila Jackson on Showtime's Shameless.

Brian Falduto (Billy "Fancy Pants")

Brian Falduto stole the show with the perfect School of Rock line, "You're tacky and I hate you." Falduto uttered the words as his character Billy to Dewey, playing the opinionated student who becomes the stylist for the band. The gig was Falduto's first and only big-screen role.

Falduto graduated from Wagner College with a dual degree in theater performance and arts administration after performing in productions at the university. He works as a mental health coach, advocating for LGBTQ+ mental health. You'll be happy to know that Falduto still uses his acting chops and has credits in the 2020 short film Dose and Fishing: The Series. He has also delved into music, with songs like "Same Old Country Song" and "Big Boys Club" ahead of his 2023 EP, Gay Country.

Aleisha Allen (Alicia "Brace Face")

Child star Aleisha Allen hit the big screen as Alicia in School of Rock. She nailed her in-class audition and booked a part as one of the backup singers for the band. Allen made a name for herself ahead of the role, bringing the character Side Table Drawer to more than 100 episodes of Blue's Clues. She also appeared in the beloved 1999 movie The Best Man.

Allen appeared on Blue's Clues through 2004, returning to film the following year as Lindsey in Are We There Yet? (2005) and playing the same role in Are We Done Yet? (2007). The actress then made a brief appearance in Young Adult (2011). Allen also starred in the horror flick You're Nobody 'til Somebody Kills You (2012) and lent her voice to an episode of Yo Gabba Gabba! in 2015.