Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Composer, Singer, Actor
Birthday
(Thursday)
Birthplace
Santa Monica, California, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Religion
Jewish atheism
Political Party
Democratic Party
Languages
English
Spouse
Tanya Haden (2006)
Children
2 children: Samuel Black, Thomas Black
Parents
Judith Love Cohen
Residences
Hermosa Beach
Education
UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, University of California, Los Angeles, Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences, Poseidon School
Zodiac Sign
♍ Virgo
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
Name Origin
English < Aramaic (תאומא)
Popularity
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Career
Career spanning 57 years (1969-2026)
Year context
Born in 1969 -- Apollo 11: first humans land on the Moon; Richard Nixon was US president
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Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Rooster
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Human Impact
2
Innovation
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Giving
0
Sustainability
100
Cultural Uplift
78
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Filmography (50)
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Bowser (voice)
A Minecraft Movie
Steve
Anaconda
Doug McCallister
Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror
Film
Borderlands
Claptrap (voice)
Dear Santa
Satan
Kung Fu Panda 4
Po (voice)
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Bowser (voice)
History of the World: Part II
TV Series
Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight
Po (voice)
AWARDS (2)
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MTV Comedic Genius Award
2022
WON
B
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Biography
Thomas Jacob Black (born August 28, 1969) is an American actor, comedian, and musician. He is known for his roles in family and comedy films and his voice work in animated films. His awards include a Children's and Family Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, and three Golden Globe Award nominations.
After portraying supporting roles in films including Dead Man Walking (1995), The Cable Guy (1996), Mars Attacks! (1996), and Enemy of the State (1998), Black had his breakout role in the musical film High Fidelity (2000). This led to larger roles in films like Shallow Hal (2001) and Orange County (2002) before he solidified his leading-man status with his starring role in School of Rock (2003). Black has since starred in King Kong (2005), The Holiday (2006), Nacho Libre (2006), Tropic Thunder (2008), Bernie (2011), Goosebumps (2016), Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017), its sequel Jumanji: The Next Level (2019), The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018) and A Minecraft Movie (2025). He has also voiced Po in the Kung Fu Panda franchise (2008–present) and Bowser in The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023).
Black is the lead vocalist of the duo Tenacious D, which he formed in 1994 with long-time friend Kyle Gass. In 2015, they won the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance for "The Last in Line." Since 2018, Black has run a YouTube channel called Jablinski Games.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jack Black?
Jack Black is 56 years old, born on .
Where was Jack Black born?
Jack Black was born in Santa Monica, California, USA.
What movies or shows has Jack Black been in?
Jack Black has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026), A Minecraft Movie (2025), Anaconda (2025), Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror (2025), Borderlands (2024).
What is Jack Black known for?
Jack Black is primarily known as an actor. Thomas Jacob Black (born August 28, 1969) is an American actor, comedian, and musician. He is known for his roles in family and comedy films and…
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