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What is jack black?

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Key facts

Birth name Thomas Jacob Black[1]
Birth date August 28, 1969[1]
Birth place Santa Monica, California, U.S.[1]
Nationality American[1]
Occupations Actor, comedian, singer, musician[1]

Jack Black is an American actor, comedian, singer, and musician, born Thomas Jacob Black on August 28, 1969, in Santa Monica, California. He is known for roles in films like School of Rock and Tropic Thunder, and he has won an Emmy and a Grammy.

Context

Jack Black, born Thomas Jacob Black, is an American actor, comedian, singer, and musician from Santa Monica, California [1]. He is known for roles in Shallow Hal, High Fidelity, School of Rock, Tropic Thunder, and as the voice of Kung Fu Panda [2]. He attended the University of California, Los Angeles and was a member of Tim Robbins' acting troupe there [4]. He formed Tenacious D with Kyle Gass in 1994 [3].

Documented claims

  • Jack Black has won an Emmy Award and a Grammy Award. [1]
  • He was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2018. [1]
  • He formed Tenacious D with Kyle Gass in 1994. [3]

Questions and answers

Is Jack Black from Canada?

No, Jack Black was born in Santa Monica, California, U.S. [1].

What awards has Jack Black won?

He has won an Emmy Award and a Grammy Award [1].

What is Jack Black's real name?

His birth name is Thomas Jacob Black [1].

Sources

  1. Jack Black Facts | Britannica — britannica.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Jack Black — biography.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Jack Black Biography, Celebrity Facts and Awards — tvguide.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. 16 Jack Black Facts That You'll Be Thrilled to Know — musicinminnesota.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People