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Jack Black

Jack Black is an American actor, comedian, singer, and musician born Thomas Jacob Black on August 28, 1969.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Jack Black is an American actor, comedian, and musician, best known for his energetic comedy roles and his work with the rock duo Tenacious D. He has starred in popular films like School of Rock and the Kung Fu Panda franchise.

What it is

Jack Black is an American actor, comedian, singer, and musician. He has appeared in films such as High Fidelity, Shallow Hal, School of Rock, Tropic Thunder, Goosebumps, and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. He is also one half of the comedy rock duo Tenacious D with Kyle Gass.

Why it matters

Black's work has earned him a Grammy Award, an Emmy Award, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His films, especially the Kung Fu Panda and Jumanji franchises, have made him a familiar name in Canada and worldwide.

Key details

Born Thomas Jacob Black on August 28, 1969, in Santa Monica, California, and raised in Hermosa Beach. He married musician Tanya Haden in 2006. He has done major voice work, including the Kung Fu Panda franchise.

In short

  • Born August 28, 1969, in Santa Monica, California.
  • Known for comedy films and voice roles in Kung Fu Panda.
  • One half of Tenacious D with Kyle Gass.
  • Won a Grammy and an Emmy.
Canadian angle

Jack Black is widely known in Canada through North American film releases, streaming, and his family and comedy films, especially the Kung Fu Panda and Jumanji franchises.

Quick questions

How old is Jack Black?
Jack Black was born on August 28, 1969, which makes him 56 years old as of 2026.
What movies has Jack Black been in?
He has appeared in films including Bob Roberts, High Fidelity, Shallow Hal, School of Rock, King Kong, Tropic Thunder, Goosebumps, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, and the Kung Fu Panda films.
Is Jack Black in a band?
Yes. He is one half of the comedy rock duo Tenacious D with Kyle Gass.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Black
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, occupation, spouse, awards, star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0085312/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, age, birth name, basic biographical details
  3. Biography.com — https://www.biography.com/actors/jack-black
    Supports: Career overview, notable films, Tenacious D, birth date
  4. Famous Birthdays — https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/jack-black.html
    Supports: Film credits, Tenacious D membership, spouse
  5. National Today — https://nationaltoday.com/birthday/jack-black/
    Supports: Birthday, spouse, Tenacious D, Grammy Award mention, net worth claim used as unsupported but not adopted