Jack Black Biography: Wife, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Team, Children, Awards, Movies

Thomas Jacob “Jack” Black, professionally known as Jack Black, is an American actor, comedian, and musician.

He is best known for his performances in family and comedy films and voice work in animated productions. His notable roles include School of Rock (2003), High Fidelity (2000), and the Kung Fu Panda franchise.

Beyond acting, Black is the lead vocalist of the comedy-rock duo Tenacious D, which he co-founded with Kyle Gass in 1994.

He has received numerous accolades, including a Grammy Award and three Golden Globe Award nominations.

Profile

• Full Name: Thomas Jacob Black
• Stage Name: Jack Black
• Born: August 28 1969
• Age: 55 years old
• Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: American actor, comedian, and musician.
• Height: 1.68 m
• Parents: Judith Love Cohen, Thomas William Black
• Siblings: Neil Siegel, Howard Siegel, Rachel Siegel.
• Spouse: Tanya Haden (m. 2006)
• Children: Samuel Jason Black, Thomas David Black
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $50 million

Early Life And Education

Thomas Jacob Black was born on August 28, 1969, in Santa Monica, California, United States.

He is the son of Thomas William Black and Judith Love Cohen, both satellite engineers who contributed to significant aerospace projects, including the Hubble Space Telescope. His mother, Judith, also participated in the Apollo 13 mission.

Black has three older half-siblings from his mother’s first marriage: Neil Siegel, Howard, and Rachel Siegel. Neil Siegel is a distinguished computer scientist and engineer.

Black pursued his early education at the Poseidon and Crossroads School in California before attending the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

Jack Black comes from a diverse ethnic background. His father has German, English, Irish, and Scottish ancestry, while his mother is of Jewish descent with Polish and Russian roots. He was raised in the Jewish faith.

Career

Jack Black’s introduction to acting began at 13 when he appeared in a television commercial for the video game Pitfall! in 1982.

He later attended UCLA, where he became involved with Tim Robbins’ theater troupe, The Actors’ Gang, which included future collaborators such as John Cusack. His early career featured minor television roles on shows like Life Goes On, Northern Exposure, and The X-Files. He also took on minor film roles in Airborne (1993), Demolition Man (1993), and Waterworld (1995).

However, his supporting roles in Dead Man Walking (1995) and The Cable Guy (1996) established him as notable in Hollywood.

Black’s breakthrough came with his role as the music-obsessed clerk Barry in High Fidelity (2000), which showcased his comedic timing and on-screen charisma. This performance led to leading roles in films such as Shallow Hal (2001) and Orange County (2002).

In 2003, he starred as Dewey Finn in School of Rock, a role that solidified his reputation as a top comedic actor and earned him a Golden Globe nomination. He continued to take on diverse roles, appearing in the 2005 remake of King Kong and starring in the sports comedy Nacho Libre (2006).

His performance in Tropic Thunder (2008), alongside Ben Stiller and Robert Downey Jr., further demonstrated his ability to blend comedy with high-energy performances.

Around the same time, he succeeded as a voice actor, voicing Po in the Kung Fu Panda franchise, which became one of his most commercially successful projects.

Beyond acting, Black is also a musician and the lead vocalist of the comedy-rock duo Tenacious D, which he co-founded with Kyle Gass in 1994. The band has released multiple albums and starred in the 2006 film Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny.

Their musical career peaked when they won a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 2015. In recent years, Black has expanded his creative pursuits, launching the popular YouTube channel Jablinski Games in 2018 and voicing Bowser in The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023).

With over 180 acting credits, he remains a beloved figure in entertainment, known for his boundless energy, comedic brilliance, and ability to connect with audiences across multiple mediums.

Awards and Nominations

Jack Black has received numerous awards and nominations throughout his career.

• Grammy Award (2015): Best Metal Performance for “The Last in Line” with Tenacious D.
• Children’s and Family Emmy Award (2023): Outstanding Voice Performance in a Children’s or Young Teen Program for Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight.
• MTV Movie Awards:
• Best Comedic Performance for The School of Rock (2004)
• Comedic Genius Award (2022)
• Golden Globe Awards:
• Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for School of Rock (2004).
• Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for Bernie (2013)
• Best Original Song for “Peaches” (2024).
• Critics’ Choice Awards:
• Best Actor in a Comedy for Bernie (2013).

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @jackblack
• Facebook handle: Jack Black
• Twitter handle: @jackblack

Personal Life

Jack Black is married to Tanya Haden, an American musician and artist. They first met while attending Crossroads School in Santa Monica, California, but did not begin dating until 2005.

The couple eloped in Big Sur, California, in March 2006. Tanya, a talented cellist, comes from a renowned musical family and is the daughter of jazz bassist Charlie Haden.

Black and Haden have two sons: Samuel Jason Black, born in June 2006, and Thomas David Black, born in May 2008.

Before his marriage, Black was in a long-term relationship with comedian Laura Kightlinger from 1996 to 2005, though they never married.

Discography

• Tenacious D (2001)
• The Pick of Destiny (2006)
• Rize of the Fenix (2012)
• Post-Apocalypto (2018)
• Tenacious D Live (2015)

Filmography

• Bob Roberts (1992)
• Airborne (1993)
• Demolition Man (1993)
• Bye Bye Love (1995)
• Waterworld (1995)
• Dead Man Walking (1995)
• The Cable Guy (1996)
• The Fan (1996)
• Mars Attacks! (1996)
• Crossworlds (1996)
• The Jackal (1997)
• Johnny Skidmarks (1998)
• Bongwater (1998)
• Jesus’ Son (1999)
• High Fidelity (2000)
• Frank’s Book (2001)
• Saving Silverman (2001)
• Shallow Hal (2001)
• Orange County (2002)
• Run Ronnie Run! (2002)
• Be Kind Rewind (2008)
• Kung Fu Panda (2008)
• Secrets of the Furious Five (2008)
• Prop 8: The Musical (2008)
• The Polka King (2017)
• Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot (2018)
• Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)
• The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)
• Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)
• Borderlands (2024)
• A Minecraft Movie (2025)
• Life Goes On (1990)
• Married… with Children (1993)
• Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995-1998)
• Tracey Takes On… (1996)
• Ellen (1997)
• Job (2009)
• Community (2009)
• Funny or Die Presents… (2010)
• The Daily Show (2011)
• Ghost Ghirls (2013)
• Drunk History (2013, 2018)
• The Brink (2015)
• Documentary Now! (2015)
• The Last Man on Earth (2015)
• Great Minds with Dan Harmon (2016)
• Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight (2022-present)

Net Worth

Jack Black’s net worth is estimated to be $50 million, earned through a diverse film, television, music, and digital content career.

He has starred in central box office hits such as School of Rock, the Kung Fu Panda franchise, and the Jumanji series.

Beyond acting, he is the lead vocalist of the comedy-rock duo Tenacious D and runs the popular YouTube channel Jablinski Games.

Additionally, he has been involved in various projects through his production company, Electric Dynamite Productions.