Childhood and Education Journey of Jack Black in Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Jack Black, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Jack Black, born Thomas Jacob Black, is a multifaceted American entertainer celebrated as an actor, comedian, and musician. He has garnered recognition for his performances in family and comedy films, along with notable voice acting roles in animated features. His accolades include a Children's and Family Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, and nominations for three Golden Globe Awards. A testament to his successful career, Black received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2018.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1991: Death of brother Howard

In 1991, Jack Black's brother, Howard, died of AIDS at age 36.

January 2006: Engagement to Tanya Haden

In January 2006, Jack Black became engaged to singer Tanya Haden.

March 14, 2006: Marriage to Tanya Haden

On March 14, 2006, Jack Black married singer Tanya Haden in Big Sur, California.

2008: Birth of second son

In 2008, Jack Black's second son was born.

2012: Endorsement of Barack Obama's re-election campaign

In 2012, Jack Black endorsed Barack Obama's re-election campaign.

2015: Visit to Kampala for Red Nose Day

In 2015, Jack Black visited Kampala as part of Comic Relief USA's Red Nose Day.

2017: Performance of "The Government Totally Sucks"

On the day of Donald Trump's 2017 presidential inauguration, Jack Black and Kyle Gass performed their 2006 protest song "The Government Totally Sucks".

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June 2019: Suicide of Etika

In June 2019, the suicide of Etika occurred, which led to Jack Black participating in a Minecraft stream with PewDiePie to raise money for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in July.

July 21, 2019: Minecraft stream with PewDiePie

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 suicide of Etika. They raised $30,479.

2022: Hosting letter and text writing party for VoteRiders

Before the 2022 election, Jack Black hosted a letter and text writing party to rally VoteRiders volunteers, educating voters about voter ID requirements and emphasizing the importance of issues on the ballot.

July 14, 2024: Tenacious D performance and Kyle Gass's comment

On July 14, 2024, during a Tenacious D performance at the ICC Sydney Theater celebrating Kyle Gass's birthday, Gass made a controversial comment regarding the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Jack Black later addressed the comment on social media, stating he did not condone hate speech or political violence. The remainder of the world tour was canceled, and creative plans were put on hold.