"Jack Black is a multi-talented American entertainer known for his comedic roles in film and voice acting in animation. His accolades include an Emmy, a Grammy, and multiple Golden Globe nominations, highlighting his diverse talents and success in the entertainment industry."
August 28, 1969: Birth of Jack Black
On August 28, 1969, Thomas Jacob "Jack" Black, an American actor, comedian, and musician, was born.
1982: Early Acting Debut
At the age of 13, Black landed his first acting job in 1982, appearing in a television commercial for the popular video game "Pitfall!".
1982: Early Acting Debut
At the age of 13, Black landed his first acting job in 1982, appearing in a television commercial for the popular video game "Pitfall!".
1987: Joining the Actors' Gang
In 1987, Black further honed his acting skills by joining the Actors' Gang, a theater troupe founded by Tim Robbins and other UCLA alumni.
1991: Loss of Brother, Howard
In 1991, Jack Black lost his brother, Howard, to AIDS at the age of 36.
1993: Early Film Roles
Black's film career began to take shape in 1993 with small roles in movies like "Airborne".
1994: Forming Tenacious D
Jack Black, along with Kyle Gass, formed the comedic rock band Tenacious D in 1994.
1995: Recurring Role in "Mr. Show"
In 1995, Black's career began to gain traction with a recurring role in the HBO sketch comedy series "Mr. Show".
1995: Early Acting Career
In 1995, Jack Black began to gain recognition for his supporting roles in films like "Dead Man Walking".
1996: Continued Work in Television
Black continued to make appearances in television productions in 1996, including another recurring role in "Mr. Show".
1996: Breakthrough Role in "High Fidelity"
In 1996, Black landed a supporting role in "The Cable Guy". A few years later, in 2000, his breakout role came in the musical film "High Fidelity", where he played a wild record store employee.
1998: Supporting Roles
In 1998, Black continued to take on supporting roles in films like "Enemy of the State".
2000: Breakthrough Role in "High Fidelity"
Black considered his role in the 2000 film "High Fidelity", where he starred as a record store employee alongside John Cusack, to be his breakthrough in Hollywood.
2000: Breakthrough Role in "High Fidelity"
In 1996, Black landed a supporting role in "The Cable Guy". A few years later, in 2000, his breakout role came in the musical film "High Fidelity", where he played a wild record store employee.
2000: Collaborations and Soundtrack Contribution
In 2000, Jack Black collaborated with The Vandals, providing backing vocals on their song "Fourteen." He also contributed to Dave Grohl's "Probot" album and Lynch's "Fake Songs" album.
October 2001: Winning on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?"
In October 2001, Black demonstrated his trivia knowledge by winning US$125,000 on the celebrity edition of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?"
December 20, 2001: Tenacious D Supports Mitochondrial Disease Foundation
On December 20, 2001, in Los Angeles, Jack Black and Kyle Gass, as Tenacious D, performed to raise awareness and funds for the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation.
2001: Rising Star
Following the success of "High Fidelity", Black's career gained momentum with roles in films like "Shallow Hal" in 2001.
2002: Comedic Presence
Black further showcased his comedic talents in films such as "Orange County" in 2002.
2002: Voice Acting Debut in "Ice Age"
Black ventured into voice acting in 2002, lending his voice to the character of Zeke in the animated film "Ice Age".
2003: Leading Man Status with "School of Rock"
Black solidified his status as a leading man with his memorable performance in the critically acclaimed "School of Rock" in 2003.
2004: Voice Acting in "Shark Tale"
In 2004, Black continued his voice acting work, this time as the voice of Lenny in the animated film "Shark Tale".
2005: Starring in Blockbusters
Black took on the role of Carl Denham in the 2005 remake of "King Kong", directed by Peter Jackson.
2005: Starring in Blockbusters
Black took on the role of Carl Denham in the 2005 remake of "King Kong", directed by Peter Jackson.
January 2006: Engagement to Tanya Haden
Jack Black became engaged to singer Tanya Haden in January 2006 after reconnecting at a friend's birthday party 15 years after attending Crossroads School together.
March 14, 2006: Marriage to Tanya Haden
Jack Black married Tanya Haden, a singer and daughter of jazz bassist Charlie Haden, on March 14, 2006, in Big Sur, California.
August 2006: Electric Dynamite Productions Founded
Jack Black established his production company, Electric Dynamite Productions, Inc., in August 2006.
2006: Versatile Roles in Comedies and Musicals
In 2006, Black showcased his versatility by starring in the romantic comedy "The Holiday" alongside Kate Winslet and taking on the role of King Herod in a benefit concert of "Jesus Christ Superstar". He also starred in and produced "Nacho Libre" and co-wrote and produced "Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny".
2006: Collaborations with Eagles of Death Metal and The Lonely Island
Jack Black showcased his vocal talents on two tracks for Eagles of Death Metal's album "Death by Sexy" in 2006. He also collaborated with The Lonely Island on their song "Sax Man."
2006: Release of "The Government Totally Sucks"
Jack Black, along with his band Tenacious D, released the protest song "The Government Totally Sucks" in 2006.
2006: Versatile Roles in Comedies and Musicals
In 2006, Black showcased his versatility by starring in the romantic comedy "The Holiday" alongside Kate Winslet and taking on the role of King Herod in a benefit concert of "Jesus Christ Superstar".
June 16, 2007: Tenacious D Supports Mitochondrial Disease Foundation
Tenacious D continued their support for the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation with a performance in San Diego, California on June 16, 2007.
November 18, 2007: Guest Appearance on "The Simpsons"
Black made a guest appearance as the voice of Milo, a comic book store owner, on the animated sitcom "The Simpsons" in an episode that aired on November 18, 2007.
June 6, 2008: Voice Acting Success with "Kung Fu Panda"
The animated film "Kung Fu Panda", in which Black voiced the lead role of Po, premiered on June 6, 2008, and was a commercial success.
2008: Comedic Collaborations and Voice Acting
Black starred in the comedy "Be Kind Rewind" and the war satire "Tropic Thunder", and hosted the Spike Video Game Awards in 2008.
2008: Comedic Collaborations and Voice Acting
Black starred in the comedy "Tropic Thunder" in 2008, which featured an ensemble cast including Ben Stiller and Robert Downey Jr. He also began his voice acting role as Po in the "Kung Fu Panda" franchise that same year.
2008: Birth of Second Son
Jack Black and Tanya Haden welcomed their second son in 2008.
April 2009: Guest Starring on "Yo Gabba Gabba!"
Black showcased his versatility by appearing in an episode of the children's show "Yo Gabba Gabba!" in April 2009, where he sang songs for the young audience.
2009: First Production: "Branson" Mockumentary
Electric Dynamite Productions' debut project was the mockumentary "Branson," released in 2009, focusing on the famous entertainment city.
October 2010: Tenacious D at BlizzCon 2010
Tenacious D, the musical duo of Jack Black and Kyle Gass, performed at BlizzCon 2010, a convention organized by video game developer Blizzard Entertainment, in October 2010.
2010: Guest Appearances and Channel 101
In 2010, Jack Black made several guest appearances on TV shows like "Community" and "iCarly." He was also involved in various short films for the "untelevised TV network" Channel 101.
October 2011: The Big Year Release
In October 2011, "The Big Year", a comedy about birdwatching starring Jack Black, Owen Wilson, and Steve Martin, was released in theaters.
2011: Critical Acclaim for "Bernie"
Black received critical acclaim for his portrayal of Bernie Tiede in the 2011 dark comedy "Bernie".
2011: Production of TV Movies
In 2011, Electric Dynamite Productions produced two television movies: "My Life As an Experiment" and "Shredd".
2012: Supporting Literacy with "Book People Unite"
Jack Black joined forces with other celebrities to record the song "Book People Unite" in 2012. The song was a collaborative effort to promote literacy and was sponsored by the Library of Congress and RIF.
2012: Endorsement of Barack Obama
Jack Black publicly endorsed Barack Obama's re-election campaign for president in 2012.
2012: Golden Globe Nomination and Led Zeppelin Tribute
Jack Black received a Golden Globe nomination for his role in the dark comedy "Bernie" in 2012. He also presented a tribute to Led Zeppelin at the Kennedy Center Honors.
2013: Production of "Ghost Ghirls" and Acquiring Rights
Electric Dynamite Productions produced the TV series "Ghost Ghirls" for Yahoo! Screen in 2013 and obtained the rights to adapt the UK mockumentary "Wizard's Way" into a feature film.
2015: Producer Credit on "The D Train"
Jack Black's production company, Electric Dynamite Productions, received producer credit for the film "The D Train," in which Black also starred, in 2015.
2015: Grammy Award Win for Tenacious D
In 2015, Tenacious D achieved a significant milestone by winning the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance for their cover of "The Last in Line".
2015: Starring in "Goosebumps"
Jack Black played a fictionalized version of R.L. Stine in the movie "Goosebumps" in 2015. He also provided the voices for the characters Slappy the Dummy and The Invisible Boy.
2015: Visit to Kampala for Comic Relief
In 2015, Jack Black traveled to Kampala, Uganda as part of Comic Relief USA's Red Nose Day campaign.
2016: Venturing into Horror Comedy
In 2016, Black starred in the horror comedy "Goosebumps", based on the popular children's book series.
2016: Joining "Years of Living Dangerously"
Jack Black joined the climate change documentary series "Years of Living Dangerously" as a celebrity correspondent in 2016.
2017: Box Office Success with "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle"
Black joined the cast of the adventure comedy "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" in 2017, which became a box office hit.
2017: Producer Credit on "The Polka King"
Electric Dynamite Productions was credited as a producer on the 2017 film "The Polka King," which featured Jack Black in the lead role.
2017: Starring in "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle"
In 2017, Jack Black co-starred in the action-comedy "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle", portraying a teenage girl inhabiting a professor's body.
September 18, 2018: Inducted into Hollywood's Walk of Fame
On September 18, 2018, Jack Black received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
December 21, 2018: Jablinski Games YouTube Channel Launch
On December 21, 2018, Jack Black launched his YouTube channel, Jablinski Games, featuring vlogs and gaming content, often involving his sons.
2018: Dramatic Role in "Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot"
Jack Black took on a supporting role in the well-received Gus Van Sant drama "Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot" in 2018.
2018: Launching "Jablinski Games" YouTube Channel
Black embraced the world of online content creation in 2018 by launching his YouTube channel, "Jablinski Games".
2018: Reprising Role in "Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween"
Jack Black reprised his role as R.L. Stine in the sequel "Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween", released in 2018.
2018: Appearance in Gorillaz Music Video
Jack Black made an appearance in the music video for the Gorillaz song "Humility" in 2018.
2018: Family-Friendly Horror Comedy
In 2018, Black starred in the family-friendly horror comedy "The House with a Clock in Its Walls".
2018: Production of "The Aquabats! RadVentures!"
Electric Dynamite Productions was involved in the production of "The Aquabats! RadVentures!" in 2018.
June 2019: Etika's Passing
Etika, a popular YouTuber, tragically passed away in June 2019.
2019: Continuing the "Jumanji" Franchise
Black reprised his role in the "Jumanji" franchise with the sequel "Jumanji: The Next Level" in 2019.
2019: Sequels and Fantasy Film
In 2019, Jack Black reprised his role in "Jumanji: The Next Level" and starred in the children's fantasy film "The House with a Clock in Its Walls".
2021: Production of Dark Comedy "Happily"
Electric Dynamite Productions took on the production of the dark comedy film "Happily" in 2021.
2022: Political Activism for the Midterm Elections
Jack Black actively participated in the 2022 midterm elections by hosting a letter and text writing event to support VoteRiders volunteers, who were focused on informing voters about voter ID requirements.
2022: Voice Acting and Biopic Role
Jack Black lent his voice to the animated film "Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood" and portrayed Wolfman Jack in the Roku biopic "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story" in 2022.
April 2023: Voicing Bowser in "The Super Mario Bros. Movie"
Jack Black voiced Bowser in the animated film adaptation of the popular video game franchise, "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," released in April 2023.
June 2023: Jablinski Games Reaches Milestone
As of June 2023, Jack Black's YouTube channel, Jablinski Games, has amassed an impressive 5.04 million subscribers and over 216 million views.
2023: Voice Acting in "The Super Mario Bros. Movie"
Black lent his voice to the character of Bowser in the animated film "The Super Mario Bros. Movie", released in 2023.
2024: Upcoming Role as Claptrap in "Borderlands"
Jack Black is set to voice the character Claptrap in the upcoming film adaptation of the video game "Borderlands" in 2024.
2025: Upcoming Role as Steve in "Minecraft"
Jack Black is scheduled to play the character Steve in the film adaptation of the popular video game "Minecraft", expected to be released in 2025.