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Jack Black TV Listings

ChannelDate & TimeTitleBuy
HBO2eSun, Nov 22, 6:05 AMMaking of 'Kung Fu Panda'Buy
IONSun, Nov 22, 7:00 PMWaterworldBuy
TMCeMon, Nov 23, 8:00 PMMargot at the WeddingBuy
MOMAXeWed, Nov 25, 2:25 AMJesus' SonBuy
HBO2eThu, Nov 26, 9:30 AMMaking of 'Kung Fu Panda'Buy
HBO2eThu, Nov 26, 1:30 PMKung Fu PandaBuy
TMCeThu, Nov 26, 2:20 PMMargot at the WeddingBuy
TMCeThu, Nov 26, 11:40 PMMargot at the WeddingBuy
STARZFri, Nov 27, 4:25 AMWalk Hard: The Dewey Cox StoryBuy
CINEMAXSat, Nov 28, 7:15 AMBe Kind RewindBuy
CINEMAXSat, Nov 28, 6:15 PMTropic Thunder: Director's CutBuy
TBSSat, Nov 28, 10:45 PMSchool of RockBuy
CINEMAXSun, Nov 29, 7:50 AMBio-DomeBuy
TBSSun, Nov 29, 3:30 PMSchool of RockBuy
HBOSGeTue, Dec 1, 4:45 PMBe Kind RewindBuy
ENCTue, Dec 1, 11:30 PMWalk Hard: The Dewey Cox StoryBuy
ENCWed, Dec 2, 2:45 AMWalk Hard: The Dewey Cox StoryBuy

Jack Black Biography

Actor Jack Black at Hard Rock's Rehab at House of Hype on January 19, 2008 in Park City, Utah. 2008 Park City - Hard Rock Hotel's Rehab Lounge at the House of Hype - Day 2 The House of Hype Park City, Utah United States January 19, 2008 Photo by WireImage
  • Birth Name: Thomas Black
  • Birth Place: Santa Monica, CA
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 08/28/1969, Virgo
  • Profession: Actor; musician; writer; comedian
While this pudgy, scruffy, manic actor may not look like a typical star, he has managed to forge his own unique showbiz path. Black started out in Tim Robbins' theater troupe, the Actors Gang, and subsequently made his film debut in Robbins' Bob Roberts in 1992. Throughout the rest of the decade, Black worked steadily on both the small and big screens, delivering intense supporting turns. Concurrently he formed the mock rock duo Tenacious D with guitarist Kyle Gass in 1994. Even though there was humor in their music (their lyrics touched on everything from kielbasa to karate), Black clearly revered old-school rock and roll. In 2000, he broke through to the mainstream as a high-spirited record-store clerk in High Fidelity. A succession of high-profile supporting parts followed (Saving Silverman, Shallow Hal). He graduated to leading man in 2003's School of Rock, which managed to capitalize on his crazed energy, musical ability, offbeat looks and infinite charm. As a veritable pop-culture icon Black started turning up everywhere: events with his then girlfriend, comedian Laura Kightlinger (he ended up eloping with musician Tanya Haden in 2006); hip movie cameos (Anchorman); and funny guest spots (Will & Grace). In 2005 he solidified his spot on the A-list by landing a rare dramatic (if still wildly amusing) role as an obsessive director in the remake of King Kong.
Jack Black Fast Facts:
  • Appeared in an Atari video-game commercial at the age of 13.
  • Was a member of the L.A. theater troupe the Actors Gang, which was founded by Tim Robbins.
  • Formed the band Tenacious D with guitarist Kyle Gass in 1994.
  • Garnered a 2004 MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance for School of Rock.
  • Received the Sho West Comedy Star of the Year award in 2004.
  • Member of the so-called Frat Pack which includes Will Ferrell, Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Owen Wilson and Luke Wilson.
    Jack Black Relationships:
  • Judy Black - Mother
  • Laura Kightlinger - Ex-significant Other
  • Samuel Jason Black - Son
  • Tanya Haden - Wife
  • Thomas Black - Son
  • Tom Black - Father

    • Jack Black Awards:
  • 2004 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee

  • College:
  • Attended University of California, Los Angeles, CA
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