Mr. Hall Was Based on a Real Man
The lovable Mr. Hall was based on a real drama teacher who worked at a Beverly Hills high school. The man of the hour, Herb Hall, was invited onto the set for a brief cameo as the school’s principal in the film. After years in the education system, he finally retired in 2014.
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“There’s something about teaching,” Herb Hall told The Courier, “I love watching the kids grow as performers and people. To see them progress from terrified freshman to accomplished seniors.” Another interesting fact: The actor who played Mr. Hal, Wallace Shawn, was actually a teacher before switching up his career to acting.