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There are a bunch of movies that feature teachers prominently. In most movies, teachers are a nameless bunch who often times lurk in the background and don't play much of a role in shaping the plot line. The fictional teachers on this list are different. They play prominent roles in the movies they are in and their teaching and mentoring of the characters is an integral part of the movie. Whenever Robin Williams is sporting a thick beard, he is playing a serious role. Playing the parts of John Keating in Dead Poets Society and Sean Maguire in Good Will Hunting, Williams thrived as these characters and they are considered two of the best fictional teachers in movies. Mr. Kesuke Miyagi Kesuke Miyagi, known as Mr. Miyagi and also identified in the film The Karate Kid, Part II as Nariyoshi Miyagi, is a fictional karate master played by Japanese-American actor Pat Morita. Mr. Miyagi mentors the characters Daniel LaRusso and Julie Pierce in the Karate Kid films. Economics Teacher Economics Teacher is a fictional character from Ferris Bueller's Day Off. He is played by Ben Stein and his most quotable line is "Bueller...? Bueller...?" Ross Geller Ross Eustace Geller, Ph.D. is a fictional character from the NBC sitcom Friends, portrayed by David Schwimmer. Ross is the smartest member of the group and is noted for his goofy, lovable demeanor. Mr. Hand Mr. Hand via Pinterest Mr. Hand is known as the teacher in 1982's Fast Times At Ridgemont High. John Keating John Keating is a fictional character in the 1989 American drama film, Dead Poets Society. Sean Maguire Sean Maguire is a fictional character from the 1997 film Good Will Hunting. For more of the best fictional teachers, click "Next." Jaime Escalante Jaime Escalante is a fictional character from the 1988 film Stand and Deliver. Detective John Kimble Detective John Kimble is a fictional character from the 1990 film Kindergarten Cop. Mark Thackeray Mark Thackeray is a fictional character from the 1967 film To Sir, with Love. Walter White Walter Hartwell White is a fictional character. The main protagonist, and anti-hero, in the American television drama series, Breaking Bad on AMC. Obi-Wan Kenobi Obi-Wan Kenobi is a fictional character from the Star Wars series. Zorro Don Diego de la Vega is a fictional character from The Mask of Zorro. This next best fictional teacher in the film totally rocks! Click "Next" to find out who he is. Dewey Finn Dewey Finn is a fictional character from the 2003 film School of Rock. Haley James Scott Haley James Scott is a fictional character from the CW television series One Tree Hill, portrayed by Bethany Joy Lenz. Edna Krabappel Edna Krabappel is a cartoon character from the animated television series The Simpsons, who was voiced by Marcia Wallace until her death in 2013. She is the teacher of Bart Simpson's 4th-grade class at Springfield Elementary School, and Ned Flanders's wife in later seasons. Indiana Jones Dr. Henry Walton "Indiana" Jones, Jr., often shortened to "Indy", is the title character of the Indiana Jones franchise. Ms. Norbury Ms. Norbury is a fictional character from the 2004 film Mean Girls. Professor Albus Dumbledore Professor Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore is a fictional character in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Tell us what we missed in the comment section below! AND, If you LIKE this story, please SHARE this story with your Facebook friends and your family! SOURCE: Ranker RELATED: 20 Celebs With Unusual Body Parts 9 Famous TV Catchphrases That Were Never Actually Said On Their Shows