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Jack Black

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

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Jack Black is an American actor, comedian, singer, and musician. He is best known for comedy and family films, voice roles in animated features, and his work with the rock comedy duo Tenacious D. In Canada, he is widely recognized through North American film releases and streaming, particularly the Kung Fu Panda and Jumanji franchises.

Early life

Jack Black was born Thomas Jacob Black in Santa Monica, California, and was raised in Hermosa Beach, California. His parents were satellite engineers Judith Love Cohen and Thomas William Black.

Acting career

Black became widely known for comedy and family films, with notable roles in High Fidelity, Shallow Hal, School of Rock, King Kong, Tropic Thunder, Goosebumps, and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. He has also done major voice work, including the Kung Fu Panda franchise.

Music

Black is a member of Tenacious D, the comedy rock duo he formed with Kyle Gass. The group has released multiple albums and won a Grammy Award.

Awards and recognition

His honours include an Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2018. He has also received nominations for major film awards.

Key facts

  • Jack Black was born on August 28, 1969, in Santa Monica, California.
  • He is an American actor, comedian, singer, and musician.
  • He has starred in films including High Fidelity, Shallow Hal, School of Rock, Tropic Thunder, Goosebumps, and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.
  • He is one half of the comedy rock duo Tenacious D with Kyle Gass.
  • He has won a Grammy Award and an Emmy Award.
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Canadian context

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.

Frequently asked 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.
Who is Jack Black married to?
Jack Black is married to musician Tanya Haden. They married in 2006.
What is Jack Black's net worth?
A reliable, up-to-date net worth figure is not provided in the supplied sources.
Did Jack Black win a Grammy?
Yes. The supplied sources state that he has won a Grammy Award with Tenacious D.

References

  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