Jack Black

Thomas Jacob "Jack" Black ( born August 28, 1969 in Santa Monica, California) is an American actor and singer of the band Tenacious D.

Career

After attending high school studies followed at the University of Los Angeles ( UCLA). There he was a member of a troupe of actors Tim Robbins and played in 1992 in the film Bob Roberts.

After minor roles in series such as The X-Files and a guest appearance in the film Dead Man Walking - His last walk he reached first international fame with the film High Fidelity in 2000. On the side of Gwyneth Paltrow him in 2001, the final breakthrough in the film succeeded in Shallow Hal. In addition, he also starred in the films School of Rock, King Kong, as well as Kings of Rock - Tenacious D one of the main roles. He gained further notoriety primarily as a co-founder and lead singer of the rock band Tenacious D. comedic This he founded together with his fellow actors Kyle Gass, whom he met at the age of 16 years. With him he also played in the same movie Kings of Rock - Tenacious D.

Private

Since 14 March 2006 Jack Black with Tanya Haden, a cellist and daughter of jazz great Charlie Haden, married. The two have known each other since the joint visit of the private Crossroads High School. From their relationship two common sons went ( born 2006 and 2008 ) produced.

Others

His first appearance was Jack Black in 1982 in a TV commercial for the video game Pitfall Harry for the Atari 2600 VCS.
Guest appearance on the series "Northern Exposure " S05E05 Business is business.
The German dubbing voice of Jack Black is mostly Tobias Meister.
In 1999 he made an appearance in a music video of Beck.
Jack Black is considered one of the actresses group Frat Pack, so that it often occurs together, clearly with the other actors of this group. So, for example, received Ben Stiller, with whom he is in private friends, made a cameo appearance in the music video Tribute by Tenacious D.
Even with screenwriter Mike White Jack Black combines a friendship. White wrote to Jack Black movies School of Rock and Nix as Orange County screenplays.
On the 2004 release CD Probot, Foo Fighters a publish - founder Dave Grohl Metal project, Jack Black sang the bonus track I am the Warlock. Jack Black is also friends with Dave Grohl.
Occasionally, black as a presenter on at award ceremonies.
Presented for the video game Brütal Legend developer Double Fine Productions of Black both facial features and voice the protagonist is available. For this, he worked together with the famous game designer Tim Schafer.

Filmography (selection)

Awards

2000: Blockbuster Entertainment Award for High Fidelity
2003: MTV Movie Award for School of Rock
2005: Spike Video Game Awards: Best Male representation in a computer game for Peter Jackson 's King Kong: The Official game of the Movie
2008: Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Tropic Thunder
2009: Spike Video Game Awards: Best Synchronization for Eddie Riggs in Brütal Legend computer.
2013: Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor Bernie - Comedy / Musical

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