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Jack Black

American actor, comedian, musician
American actor, comedian, musician
Jack Black, born in 1969, is known for his roles in family and comedy films, as well as his voice work in animated films. He gained fame with 'High Fidelity' and 'School of Rock'. Black is also the lead vocalist of the band Tenacious D.
1969-08-28
Birth of Jack Black
Jack Black was born on August 28th, 1969 in Santa Monica, California.
1978-12-24
Growth of Jack Black
On December 24, 1978, Jack Black experienced growth in his life.
1982
First Acting Job
Jack Black's first acting job was in a television commercial for the video game Pitfall! in 1982.
1989-03-06
Jack Black Drops Out of School
In 1989, during his sophomore year, Jack Black dropped out of UCLA to pursue a career in entertainment.
1992-09-04
Jack Black reveals turning to cocaine at age 14
Jack Black disclosed his struggle with cocaine addiction at the young age of 14, attributing it to the grief of losing his brother to AIDS.
1993-02-03
Early Small Roles of Jack Black
On February 3, 1993, Jack Black started taking on various small roles in the entertainment industry.
1994-09-09
The Creation of Tenacious D
Jack Black and his friend Kyle Gass formed a band called Tenacious D with the intention of satirizing the rock music industry.
2000
Jack Black's Breakthrough Performance in High Fidelity
Jack Black had a breakthrough performance in the movie High Fidelity in 2000, which contributed to his rising popularity.
2001-10
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? celebrity edition
In October 2001, Jack Black participated in the Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? celebrity edition and won the prize of US$125,000.
2002
Ice Age
In 2002, Jack Black provided the voice for the character Zeke in the animated feature Ice Age.
2003-09-24
Release of School of Rock
The movie 'School of Rock' was released on September 24, 2003. It is a comedy film starring Jack Black as a substitute teacher who forms a rock band with his students.
2004
Shark Tale
In 2004, Jack Black voiced the character Lenny in the animated film Shark Tale.
2005
King Kong
In 2005, Jack Black appeared in the movie King Kong, showcasing a more serious side of his acting abilities. This role demonstrated that he could excel beyond comedy roles.
2006-08
Establishment of Electric Dynamite Productions, Inc.
In August 2006, Jack Black registered his production company, Electric Dynamite Productions, Inc., which has produced various works including TV series and films.
2007
Margot at the Wedding
In 2007, Jack Black took a supporting role in the comedy-drama film Margot at the Wedding.
2008-05-14
Accidental Revelation in Cannes Film Festival
On May 14, 2008, during a joint interview at the Cannes Film Festival to promote Kung Fu Panda, Jack Black accidentally revealed co-star Angelina Jolie's pregnancy with twins, leading to the success of the animated movie at the box office.
2008-06-06
Kung Fu Panda Opening Day
He voiced the title role in Kung Fu Panda, which grossed US$20.3 million on its opening day, June 6, 2008.
2009
Brütal Legend Best Voice Award
He won the Best Voice award at the Spike Video Game Awards in 2009 for providing the voice of the main character, roadie Eddie Riggs, in the video game Brütal Legend.
2010
Community Guest Appearance
In 2010, Black made a guest appearance on Community.
2011
Golden Globe Award Nomination for Bernie
Black garnered a second Golden Globe Award nomination in 2011 for his starring role in Richard Linklater's black comedy Bernie.
2012
Tribute to Led Zeppelin at Kennedy Center Honors
He presented the tribute to Led Zeppelin when the band was named as 2012 recipients of Kennedy Center Honors.
2015
Goosebumps Release
In 2015, the movie 'Goosebumps' was released, marking one of Jack Black's recent roles in the film industry.
2016-02-12
Jack Black's Career Decision
Jack Black expressed his boredom with playing the same character repeatedly in movies, leading to a slowdown in his career and a feeling that it was coming to an end.
2017-03-06
Recent Activities of Jack Black
On March 6, 2017, Jack Black has been active, releasing the third studio album from Tenacious D.
2018-09-18
Induction into Hollywood's Walk of Fame
On September 18, 2018, Jack Black was honored by being inducted into Hollywood's Walk of Fame.
2018-12-21
Creation of Jablinski Games YouTube Channel
On December 21, 2018, Jack Black created a YouTube channel called Jablinski Games, aiming to bond with his son through candid vlogs and gaming content. Within a week, the channel gained over 1 million subscribers.
2019-07-21
Minecraft Stream with PewDiePie for NAMI
On July 21, 2019, Jack Black participated in a Minecraft stream with PewDiePie to raise money for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) following the tragic passing of Etika. The stream raised $30,479 in two days.
2022
Apollo 10 1⁄2: A Space Age Childhood Release
In 2022, he lent his voice to the Richard Linklater animated coming of age film Apollo 10 1⁄2: A Space Age Childhood.
2023-04
Black voices Bowser in The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Jack Black voiced the character Bowser in the Illumination's animated feature film The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which was released in April 2023 and became one of the highest-grossing films of that year.
2023-06
Jablinski Games Reaches 5.04 Million Subscribers
As of June 2023, Jablinski Games, created by Jack Black, has reached 5.04 million subscribers and 216 million video views.
2024-03-12
Jack Black Covers Britney Spears
Jack Black releases a full cover of Britney Spears' song '...Baby One More Time' with his band Tenacious D.
2024-03-14
Jack Black and Jason Momoa to star in Minecraft movie
News surfaced that Jack Black and Jason Momoa will collaborate in the upcoming 'Minecraft' movie, joining forces for the project.
2024-03-22
Jack Black expresses interest in School of Rock sequel
Jack Black stated that he is 'ready' to make a School of Rock sequel, hinting at a possible continuation of the popular movie.
2024-03-24
Jack Black open to School of Rock sequel
Recent news reported that Jack Black is ready for a School of Rock sequel, with certain conditions.
2024-03-30
Jack Black compares his Borderlands character to R2-D2
In an interview, Jack Black mentioned that he sees his character in Borderlands as an 'R-rated R2-D2', revealing his thoughts on the role.
2025
Black to play Steve in Minecraft
Jack Black is confirmed to play the character Steve in the movie adaptation of the popular game Minecraft, which is expected to be released in 2025.
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