Biography
While he began his unique double career as a cult figure on the L. A. alternative comedy scene before upgrading to scene-stealing character roles in larger pictures, actor-musician Jack Black eventually took the lead in some of the most quirky and endearing comedies of the early millennium. After playing a series of small roles on television and in film, Black had his breakthrough as an amped-up vintage record store clerk in Stephen Frears' …
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Career Milestones
1982 | Made acting debut in a commercial for the Atari videogame Pitfall at age thirteen (date approximate) |
1992 | Film debut as an obsessed fan of Tim Robbins' folk-singing politician "Bob Roberts" |
1993 | Appeared in the futuristic actioner "Demolition Man" |
1993 | Made TV-movie debut with a cameo on the NBC crime drama "Marked For Murder" |
1994 | Featured in the fantasy sequel "The Neverending Story III" |
1994 | Formed Tenacious D with guitarist Kyle Gass |
1995 | Reteamed with Tim Robbins with a role in the director's acclaimed death row-set drama "Dead Man Walking" |
1996 | Along with Kyle Gass, appeared as Tenacious D in the inane comedy "Bio-Dome" |
1996 | Featured in the sci-fi fantasy film "Crossworlds"; debuted on HBO in 1997 |
1997 | Acted in the action thriller "The Jackal" |
1998 | Featured as a computer whiz in "Enemy of the State" |
1998 | Had a scene-stealing featured role in the independent thriller "Johnny Skidmarks," aired on HBO in lieu of theatrical release |
1999 | Featured in the acclaimed independent "Jesus' Son" |
1999 | Had a comedic turn alongside Gass as bumbling aspiring performers in Tim Robbins' "Cradle Will Rock" |
1999 | Was creator, executive producer, writer and star of a three-episode series of comedy specials featuring the comedy rock band "Tenacious D" (HBO) |
2000 | Had a memorable supporting role as an obnoxious record store clerk in the feature "High Fidelity" |
2000 | Signed to co-star in the comedy "Saving Silverman"; reportedly earned $1 million |
2001 | Had leading role opposite Gwyneth Paltrow in "Shallow Hal" |
2001 | Released self-titled debut album Tenacious D with co-band member Kyle Gass |
2003 | Starred in the comedy "School of Rock" |
2004 | Co-starred with Ben Stiller in the comedy "Envy," directed by Barry Levinson |
2004 | Voiced Lenny in the animated feature "Shark Tale" |
2005 | Cast as Carl Denham, an adventure filmmaker in Peter Jackson's remake of the 1933 classic "King Kong" |
2006 | Cast as a Mexican monk who hits the wrestling circuit in "Nacho Libre," a comedy directed by Jared Hess |
2006 | Played rare romantic lead opposite Kate Winslet in director Nancy Meyers' romantic comedy "The Holiday" |
2006 | Produced (also co-wrote and starred) "Tenacious D in: The Pick of Destiny," a film about his rock comedy band with Kyle Gass; also released the album The Pick of Destiny |
2007 | Portrayed Jennifer Jason Leigh's fiancé in "Margot at the Wedding," directed by Noah Baumbach |
2008 | Co-starred in the Ben Stiller directed action comedy "Tropic Thunder" |
2008 | Co-starred with Mos Def in Michel Gondry's eccentric comedy "Be Kind Rewind" |
2008 | Voiced the lead character in the animated feature "Kung Fu Panda" |
2009 | Co-starred with Michael Cera in Biblical comedy "Year One"; directed by Harold Ramis |
2010 | Produced and starred in a modern-day remake of "Gulliver's Travels" |
2011 | Co-starred in "The Big Year" with Owen Wilson and Steve Martin |
2011 | Once again voiced the lead character in "Kung Fu Panda 2" |
2011 | Played title role in dark comedy "Bernie" opposite Shirley MacLaine |
Awards
2001 | MTV Movie Award for Best Male Breakthrough Performance in High Fidelity |
2003 | Critics' Choice Award for Best Song in School of Rock |
2003 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy Or Musical in School of Rock |
2004 | MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance in School of Rock |
2004 | MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Team in School of Rock |
2007 | MTV Movie Award for Best Fight in Nacho Libre |
2012 | Critics' Choice Award for Best Actor in a Comedy in Bernie |
2012 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy Or Musical in Bernie |
2012 | Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album |
2013 | Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead in Bernie |