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'''{{wp|Jack Black|Thomas Jacob | '''{{wp|Jack Black|Thomas Jacob Black}}''' (born August 28, 1969 in {{wp|Santa Monica, California|Santa Monica}}, {{wp|California}}) is an American actor, comedian, musician, and songwriter. He is best known for his work in Hollywood comedy films, including ''{{wp|Shallow Hal}}'', ''{{wp|School of Rock}}'', and ''{{wp|Goosebumps (film)|Goosebumps}}''. Black's most famous role in animation is that of {{wp|Po (Kung Fu Panda)|Po}} in {{wp|DreamWorks Animation}}'s ''{{wp|Kung Fu Panda}}'' franchise (alongside [[Seth Rogen]]), which incidentally was referenced in {{classic-link|GBA|Ribbon Road}} in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' with a ''[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Kung Fu Lakitu|Kung Fu Lakitu]]'' poster. As a musician, he is best known as one half of the comedy rock duo {{wp|Tenacious D}} alongside {{wp|Kyle Gass}}. In 2018, Black received a placement in the {{wp|Hollywood Walk of Fame}}. | ||
==Early life== | |||
Black was born in Santa Monica, California on August 28, 1969. His parents divorced at age ten. Not too long afterward, Black and his father moved to Culver City, California, but they would frequently visit his mother's home. At age thirteen, Black appeared in a commercial for the Activision game ''Pitfall!''. Black struggled during his school years, so he was enrolled at the Poseidon School, which was a private secondary school designated for students who struggled in the regular school system. After making the grades, Black enrolled at Crossroads School, where he excelled in music and drama. After graduating high school, Black enrolled at the University of California, Los Angeles until dropping out during his sophomore year, having plans to pursue a career in entertainment. | |||
==Film career== | |||
Black made his big screen debut in ''Bob Roberts'', portraying Roger Davis, which released in 1992. | |||
In 2003, Black's first big breakthrough finally came to blight, where he starred in the ''School of Rock'', portraying as Dewey Finn, a musician who is fired from his band and poses as his roommate to become a substitute teacher, trying to turn a class of students into a supergroup band. He did the voice of Lenny in ''Shark Tale'', released in 2004. In late 2005, Black next big breakthrough came where he portrayed Carl Denham in the second remake of ''King Kong''. | |||
==Music career== | |||
Aside from acting, Black is only a few celebrities in the world who are talented musicians while also being actors. Black formed a band known as Tenacious D with Kyle Gass in 1994. His band has released four studio albums, with one of them most notably being ''The Pick of Destiny''. Two tracks from the album are playable tracks in musical rhythm games; "The Metal" is a playable track in ''Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock'', while "Master Exploder" is playable in ''Rock Band 2'' and ''Guitar Hero: Van Halen''. | |||
===''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''=== | |||
In a Nintendo Direct presentation broadcasted on September 23, 2021, Black was revealed as the voice of [[Bowser]] in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' by [[Illumination]].<ref>Nintendo of America (September 23, 2021). [https://youtu.be/dG9fAtmYdlM?t=1807 Nintendo Direct - 9.23.2021]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 24, 2021.</ref> On October 6, 2022, he appeared at the movie's teaser trailer screening at {{wp|New York Comic Con}} to discuss his role in the movie, his impressions on the trailer, and his memories of playing ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' games.<ref name="NYCC"/> On voicing Bowser, Black states that he sought to portray him as hiding an insecurity or vulnerability under his threatening, "fire-breathing monster" facade.<ref name="NYCC"/> During an appearance on ''{{wp|The Kelly Clarkson Show}}'' alongside cast members [[Chris Pratt]], [[Charlie Day]], and [[Keegan-Michael Key]], Black wore a Bowser costume while talking about the film. | In a Nintendo Direct presentation broadcasted on September 23, 2021, Black was revealed as the voice of [[Bowser]] in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' by [[Illumination]].<ref>Nintendo of America (September 23, 2021). [https://youtu.be/dG9fAtmYdlM?t=1807 Nintendo Direct - 9.23.2021]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 24, 2021.</ref> On October 6, 2022, he appeared at the movie's teaser trailer screening at {{wp|New York Comic Con}} to discuss his role in the movie, his impressions on the trailer, and his memories of playing ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' games.<ref name="NYCC"/> On voicing Bowser, Black states that he sought to portray him as hiding an insecurity or vulnerability under his threatening, "fire-breathing monster" facade.<ref name="NYCC"/> During an appearance on ''{{wp|The Kelly Clarkson Show}}'' alongside cast members [[Chris Pratt]], [[Charlie Day]], and [[Keegan-Michael Key]], Black wore a Bowser costume while talking about the film. | ||
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Thomas Jacob Black (born August 28, 1969 in Santa Monica, California) is an American actor, comedian, musician, and songwriter. He is best known for his work in Hollywood comedy films, including Shallow Hal, School of Rock, and Goosebumps. Black's most famous role in animation is that of Po in DreamWorks Animation's Kung Fu Panda franchise (alongside Seth Rogen), which incidentally was referenced in GBA Ribbon Road in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe with a Kung Fu Lakitu poster. As a musician, he is best known as one half of the comedy rock duo Tenacious D alongside Kyle Gass. In 2018, Black received a placement in the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Early life
Black was born in Santa Monica, California on August 28, 1969. His parents divorced at age ten. Not too long afterward, Black and his father moved to Culver City, California, but they would frequently visit his mother's home. At age thirteen, Black appeared in a commercial for the Activision game Pitfall!. Black struggled during his school years, so he was enrolled at the Poseidon School, which was a private secondary school designated for students who struggled in the regular school system. After making the grades, Black enrolled at Crossroads School, where he excelled in music and drama. After graduating high school, Black enrolled at the University of California, Los Angeles until dropping out during his sophomore year, having plans to pursue a career in entertainment.
Film career
Black made his big screen debut in Bob Roberts, portraying Roger Davis, which released in 1992.
In 2003, Black's first big breakthrough finally came to blight, where he starred in the School of Rock, portraying as Dewey Finn, a musician who is fired from his band and poses as his roommate to become a substitute teacher, trying to turn a class of students into a supergroup band. He did the voice of Lenny in Shark Tale, released in 2004. In late 2005, Black next big breakthrough came where he portrayed Carl Denham in the second remake of King Kong.
Music career
Aside from acting, Black is only a few celebrities in the world who are talented musicians while also being actors. Black formed a band known as Tenacious D with Kyle Gass in 1994. His band has released four studio albums, with one of them most notably being The Pick of Destiny. Two tracks from the album are playable tracks in musical rhythm games; "The Metal" is a playable track in Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, while "Master Exploder" is playable in Rock Band 2 and Guitar Hero: Van Halen.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
In a Nintendo Direct presentation broadcasted on September 23, 2021, Black was revealed as the voice of Bowser in The Super Mario Bros. Movie by Illumination.[1] On October 6, 2022, he appeared at the movie's teaser trailer screening at New York Comic Con to discuss his role in the movie, his impressions on the trailer, and his memories of playing Mario games.[2] On voicing Bowser, Black states that he sought to portray him as hiding an insecurity or vulnerability under his threatening, "fire-breathing monster" facade.[2] During an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show alongside cast members Chris Pratt, Charlie Day, and Keegan-Michael Key, Black wore a Bowser costume while talking about the film.
References
- ^ Nintendo of America (September 23, 2021). Nintendo Direct - 9.23.2021. YouTube. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
- ^ a b Cite error: Invalid
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