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Jack Black - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 28, 1969 |
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| Age | 56 |
| Birthplace | Santa Monica, California, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Jack Black's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Comedy films ('School of Rock', 'Nacho Libre', the 'Jumanji' franchise), voice role in 'Kung Fu Panda', and music with Tenacious D. |
Intro
Jack Black is an American actor, comedian, and musician best known for his energetic comedic performances in films such as 'School of Rock', 'Kung Fu Panda', and as the lead vocalist of the comedy rock duo Tenacious D.
Early Life & Background
Jack Black was born Thomas Jacob Black on August 28, 1969, in Santa Monica, California. He grew up in a Jewish family and attended Crossroads School in Santa Monica, followed by UCLA, where he became involved with the Actors' Gang, a theater troupe founded by Tim Robbins.
Career Highlights
- Starred in 'School of Rock' (2003), earning a Golden Globe nomination.
- Voiced Po in the 'Kung Fu Panda' series (2008–present).
- Co-founded Tenacious D, a comedy rock duo, and won a Grammy Award.
- Starred in the 'Jumanji' reboot films (2017, 2019).
- Notable roles in 'High Fidelity' (2000), 'Tropic Thunder' (2008), and 'Nacho Libre' (2006).
Trivia
- His mother, Judith Love Cohen, was an aerospace engineer who worked on the Hubble Space Telescope.
- He appeared in commercials as a child, most notably for the Atari game 'Pitfall!'
- Jack Black married artist Tanya Haden, daughter of jazz bassist Charlie Haden, in 2006.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Jack Black?
Jack Black is 56 years old.
When was Jack Black born?
Jack Black was born the 28 August 1969.
Where is Jack Black from?
Santa Monica, California, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About August 28th, 1969, in brief:
- Historical events: American actor and musician Jack Black was born on August 28, 1969, in Santa Monica, California. He is known for his roles in films such as 'School of Rock' and as the lead vocalist of the band Tenacious D.
- Day of the week: August 28th, 1969 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Honky Tonk Women by The Rolling Stones
- #1 UK song: Saved By The Bell by Robin Gibb
- Popular movie: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid directed by George Roy Hill
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