Dan Dunne

Dan Dunne is a fictional character appearing in the 2006 film Half Nelson, from which he serves as the protagonist. He is portrayed by Ryan Gosling.
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== Biography ==
Dan is a history teacher at a Brooklyn junior high school who has a reputation for being energetic and inspiring in the classroom. Outside of school, he leads somewhat of a double life, spending his time in his unkempt apartment, hiding from creditors and engaging in unhealthy habits such as smoking cigarettes and using drugs, particularly crack cocaine.
== Personality ==
Dan's personality is described as idealistic, witty, and deeply sad, as he grapples with the challenges of overcoming his own demons and helping his disadvantaged students avoid a similar fate.
==Appearances==
*Half Nelson (2006)
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