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My Take
I consider Jack Black one of the smartest performers in Hollywood precisely because he commits so totally to looking ridiculous. Self-aware comedy usually winks at the audience; Black never winks, he detonates. That sincerity is why his rock-and-roll persona works, why children adore his voice performances, and why an Emmy and a Grammy sit on the same shelf. The UCLA-educated wit underneath the chaos is what elevates him: every pratfall is engineered. In an era of ironic detachment, his full-throttle earnestness feels almost radical. The MTV Comedic Genius Award was, for once, an award title that simply stated a fact.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jack Black
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャック・ブラック
- Reading
- じゃっく・ぶらっく
- Born
- August 28, 1969 (age 56)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rooster
- Origin
- Santa Monica, California, United States
- Occupation
- actor / singer / voice actor / songwriter / comedian
2. Background
- University
- University of California, Los Angeles
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- 2022 MTV Comedic Genius Award
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jack Black born?
Born August 28, 1969 (age 56).
Where is Jack Black from?
Jack Black is from Santa Monica, California, United States.
What does Jack Black do?
Jack Black works as actor, singer, voice actor, songwriter, comedian.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.