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Jack Black

Jack Black

Acting·1969·154 films

Thomas Jacob Black (born August 28, 1969) is an American actor, comedian, and musician. He is known for his roles in family and comedy films and his voice work in animated films. His awards include a Children's and Family Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, and three Golden Globe Award nominations.

As Actor

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)Professor Sheldon 'Shelly' Oberon
Ice Age
Ice Age (2002)Zeke (voice)
Kung Fu Panda
Kung Fu Panda (2008)Po (voice)
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)Bowser (voice)
Jumanji: The Next Level
Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)Professor Sheldon 'Shelly' Oberon
King Kong
King Kong (2005)Carl Denham
Kung Fu Panda 2
Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)Po (voice)
Tropic Thunder
Tropic Thunder (2008)Jeff Portnoy
Shark Tale
Shark Tale (2004)Lenny (voice)
Kung Fu Panda 3
Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016)Po (voice)
The School of Rock
The School of Rock (2003)Dewey Finn
Mars Attacks!
Mars Attacks! (1996)Billy Glenn Norris
The Holiday
The Holiday (2006)Miles
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)Motorcyclist
Enemy of the State
Enemy of the State (1998)Fiedler
Sex Tape
Sex Tape (2014)YouPorn Owner (uncredited)
Demolition Man
Demolition Man (1993)Wasteland Scrap
Waterworld
Waterworld (1995)Pilot
Goosebumps
Goosebumps (2015)R.L. Stine / Slappy (voice) / Invisible Boy (voice)
Kung Fu Panda 4
Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)Po (voice)
Shallow Hal
Shallow Hal (2001)Hal Larson
A Minecraft Movie
A Minecraft Movie (2025)Steve
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)Bowser (voice)
The Cable Guy
The Cable Guy (1996)Rick
Gulliver's Travels
Gulliver's Travels (2010)Lemuel Gulliver
The House with a Clock in Its Walls
The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018)Jonathan Barnavelt
High Fidelity
High Fidelity (2000)Barry Judd
The Jackal
The Jackal (1997)Ian Lamont
Year One
Year One (2009)Zed
Nacho Libre
Nacho Libre (2006)Nacho
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny (2006)JB
I Still Know What You Did Last Summer
I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998)Titus Telesco (uncredited)
The Muppets
The Muppets (2011)Jack Black (uncredited)
Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween
Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018)R.L. Stine (uncredited)
Dead Man Walking
Dead Man Walking (1995)Craig Poncelet
Borderlands
Borderlands (2024)Claptrap (voice)
Be Kind Rewind
Be Kind Rewind (2008)Jerry
Anaconda
Anaconda (2025)Doug McCallister
Bernie
Bernie (2012)Bernie Tiede
The Big Year
The Big Year (2011)Brad Harris
The Fan
The Fan (1996)Broadcast Technician
Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot
Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot (2018)Dexter
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007)Paul McCartney (uncredited)
Saving Silverman
Saving Silverman (2001)J.D. McNugent
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (2022)Wolfman Jack
Envy
Envy (2004)Nick Vanderpark
Orange County
Orange County (2002)Lance Brumder
Dear Santa
Dear Santa (2024)Satan
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five (2008)Po (voice)
The NeverEnding Story III
The NeverEnding Story III (1994)Slip
Bio-Dome
Bio-Dome (1996)Tenacious D
Kung Fu Panda Holiday
Kung Fu Panda Holiday (2010)Po (voice)
The Polka King
The Polka King (2017)Jan Lewan
Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood
Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood (2022)Grown Up Stan (voice)
Margot at the Wedding
Margot at the Wedding (2007)Malcolm
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters (2011)Po (voice)
The D Train
The D Train (2015)Dan Landsman
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll (2016)Po (voice)
Bob Roberts
Bob Roberts (1992)Roger Davis
Conan O'Brien Can't Stop
Conan O'Brien Can't Stop (2011)Self
Dreamworks: Holiday Classics
Dreamworks: Holiday Classics (2012)Po (voice)
Cradle Will Rock
Cradle Will Rock (1999)Sid
Fight for Your Right Revisited
Fight for Your Right Revisited (2011)MCA (B-Boys 2)
Airborne
Airborne (1993)Augie
Harmontown
Harmontown (2014)Self
Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage
Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage (2010)Self
Run Ronnie Run
Run Ronnie Run (2002)Lead Chimney Sweep
Bye Bye Love
Bye Bye Love (1995)DJ at Party
Jesus' Son
Jesus' Son (2000)Georgie
The Love Letter
The Love Letter (1999)Fisherman
Metalocalypse: The Doomstar Requiem - A Klok Opera
Metalocalypse: The Doomstar Requiem - A Klok Opera (2013)Dethklok's Original Manager / Fat Fan (voice)
Rain of Madness
Rain of Madness (2008)Jeff Portnoy
Crossworlds
Crossworlds (1996)Steve
Bongwater
Bongwater (1998)Devlin
21 Years: Richard Linklater
21 Years: Richard Linklater (2014)Self - Actor
King Kong: Peter Jackson's Production Diaries
King Kong: Peter Jackson's Production Diaries (2005)Self
One World: Together at Home
One World: Together at Home (2020)Self
Melvin Goes to Dinner
Melvin Goes to Dinner (2003)Mental Patient (uncredited)
Heaven Adores You
Heaven Adores You (2014)Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Heat Vision and Jack
Heat Vision and Jack (1999)Jack Austin
Blind Justice
Blind Justice (1994)Private
Dio: Dreamers Never Die
Dio: Dreamers Never Die (2022)Self
The Sheik
The Sheik (2014)Self
Tenacious D: The Complete Masterworks
Tenacious D: The Complete Masterworks (2003)Self
Prop 8: The Musical
Prop 8: The Musical (2008)Jesus Christ
Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny
Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny (2016)Self
Johnny Skidmarks
Johnny Skidmarks (1998)Jerry
Club Oscar
Club Oscar (2005)Lenny (voice)
Happy Happy Joy Joy: The Ren & Stimpy Story
Happy Happy Joy Joy: The Ren & Stimpy Story (2020)Self
ZEF - The Story of Die Antwoord
ZEF - The Story of Die Antwoord (2024)Self
The Words That Built America
The Words That Built America (2017)Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
Celebrity Escape Room
Celebrity Escape Room (2020)Self - Game Master
Pretty Sweet
Pretty Sweet (2012)Self
Awesometown
Awesometown (2006)George Washington
Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary Special
Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary Special (2003)Self
Danny Roane: First Time Director
Danny Roane: First Time Director (2006)Self
Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror
Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror (2025)Self
Tenacious D: The Complete Masterworks 2
Tenacious D: The Complete Masterworks 2 (2008)Self
The Concert for Valor
The Concert for Valor (2014)Self
Michel Gondry: Do It Yourself
Michel Gondry: Do It Yourself (2023)Self - Actor
How Did We Get Here?
How Did We Get Here? (2022)Self (archive footage)
Dear Class of 2020
Dear Class of 2020 (2020)Self
Coachella
Coachella (2006)Self - Interviewee
Shallow Hal: Seeing Through the Make-up
Shallow Hal: Seeing Through the Make-up (2002)Self
D Tour: A Tenacious Documentary
D Tour: A Tenacious Documentary (2008)Self
We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial
We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial (2009)Self
Feeding America Comedy Festival
Feeding America Comedy Festival (2020)Self
The Innocent
The Innocent (1994)Marty Prago
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2024)Self
The Insufferable Groo
The Insufferable Groo (2018)Self
Kung Fu Panda:  The Awesome Secrets Collection
Kung Fu Panda: The Awesome Secrets Collection (2013)Po (Voice)
Earth to America
Earth to America (2005)Self
Tenacious D: Time Fixers
Tenacious D: Time Fixers (2006)JB
Marked for Murder
Marked for Murder (1993)Car Thief
Dueling Dumplings
Dueling Dumplings (2024)Po (voice)
The Making of 'The Pick of Destiny'
The Making of 'The Pick of Destiny' (2007)Self
Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong'
Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong' (2006)Self
Reel Comedy: Shallow Hal
Reel Comedy: Shallow Hal (2001)Self
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2021)Self
Being 'Shallow Hal'
Being 'Shallow Hal' (2001)Self
Kung Fu Panda: The Emperors Quest
Kung Fu Panda: The Emperors Quest (2018)Po (Voice)
Tommy Can't Sleep
Tommy Can't Sleep (2017)Big Tommy
Tenacious D: For the Ladies
Tenacious D: For the Ladies (2006)JB
Tenacious D: Butt Baby
Tenacious D: Butt Baby (2002)JB
Tenacious D: In the Studio
Tenacious D: In the Studio (2003)Self
Free LSD
Free LSD (2023)(Special Appearance)
Shelter from the Storm: A Concert for the Gulf Coast
Shelter from the Storm: A Concert for the Gulf Coast (2005)Self - Presenter
Passaic Mosaic
Passaic Mosaic (2008)Self
The Roadie
The Roadie (2012)JB
The Unexpected Race
The Unexpected Race (2018)Sheriff
Kong's New York, 1933
Kong's New York, 1933 (2006)
Tenacious D: Rock Star Sperm for Sale
Tenacious D: Rock Star Sperm for Sale (2002)JB
Tenacious D: Live in London
Tenacious D: Live in London (2002)Self
Tenacious D: JB's BJ
Tenacious D: JB's BJ (2001)JB
A Minecraft Movie Squared
A Minecraft Movie Squared (2027)Steve
VH1 Rock Honors: The Who
VH1 Rock Honors: The Who (2008)Self
Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow
Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow (2025)Self
The Present
The Present (2004)Self
Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo!
Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo! (2015)Self
Journeys of a Gentle Southern Man
Journeys of a Gentle Southern Man
The Hanging of Stuart Cornfeld
The Hanging of Stuart Cornfeld (2025)
Linklater: St. Richard of Austin
Linklater: St. Richard of Austin (2004)Self
Tenacious D Live Rock am Ring
Tenacious D Live Rock am Ring (2023)Self
Too Far from the Norm
Too Far from the Norm (1987)Rick
Making of School of Rock
Making of School of RockSelf
Tenacious D and the Spicy Meatball Tour
Tenacious D and the Spicy Meatball Tour (2023)JB
Tenacious D: Live at the Mann Center
Tenacious D: Live at the Mann Center (2022)Self
The Lewis Lectures
The Lewis Lectures (2002)Lewis (voice)
Tenacious D: Live at The Moore Theater in Seattle
Tenacious D: Live at The Moore Theater in Seattle (2008)Self
Fats Waller Was Born Here
Fats Waller Was Born Here (2008)Multiple Roles/Jerry
Tenacious D: The Complete Masterworks Vol. 3
Tenacious D: The Complete Masterworks Vol. 3 (2025)Self
Tenacious D: Rock Am Ring 2023
Tenacious D: Rock Am Ring 2023 (2023)Self
Jack Black: Tenacious Dude
Jack Black: Tenacious Dude (2025)self
Tenacious D: Rock In Rio 2019
Tenacious D: Rock In Rio 2019 (2019)

As Writer