Since March 14, 2006, he is married to Tanya Haden. His mother is Jewish and of Russian descent. His father is of English, French, German, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh descent. He also starred in the 2008 movie Tropic Thunder.Įarly and personal life īlack was born on August 28, 1969, in Santa Monica, California to Thomas Black and Judith Cohen. Black starred in the movie Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny, which is based on a true story.

He and Kyle Gass make up the comedy- rock duo Tenacious D. Black is also in order for some of Hollywood's largest movies and smallest indie films. (1969-) Who Is Jack Black Jack Black was born on August 28, 1969, in Santa Monica, California. He is an important member of the Frat Pack, a name used by members of the media for a group of comedians active in today's Hollywood movies. He is best known for his various film roles, such as Dewey Finn in School of Rock, Carl Denham in Peter Jackson's 2005 remake of King Kong, Ignacio/Nacho in Nacho Libre, Jerry McLean in Be Kind Rewind, Lemuel Gulliver in the 2010 Fox adaptation of Gulliver's Travels, and both voiced Slappy. Thomas Jacob Black (born August 28, 1969) is an American actor, comedian and musician. Thomas Jacob 'Jack' Black is an American actor, comedian, musician, producer, and YouTube personality.