Jack Black

 (born August 28, 1969 in Santa Monica, California) is an American actor, comedian, musician, and songwriter. Black is best known for his work in Hollywood comedy films, including ', ', and . Black's most famous role in animation is that of in 's  franchise (alongside Seth Rogen). As a musician, he is best known as one half of the comedy rock duo alongside. In 2018, Black received a placement in the.

In 2021, Black was revealed as the voice of Bowser in Illumination's untitled Mario film scheduled for release in 2023.