Jack Black

American actor, comedian, singer, musician and producer (born 1969)
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Jack Black

Summary

Jack Black is a human[1]. Born in Santa Monica[2], he… he was born on August 28, 1969[3]. He worked as an actor[4], singer[5], voice actor[6], songwriter[7], and comedian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.068% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30,321 views/month, #679 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Jack Black's place of birth was Santa Monica[2].
  • Jack Black was born on August 28, 1969[3].
  • Jack Black's mother was Judith Love Cohen[10].
  • Jack Black was married to Tanya Haden[11].
  • A child of Jack Black was Samuel Black[12].
  • A child of Jack Black was Thomas Black[13].
  • Jack Black held citizenship in United States[14].
  • English was Jack Black's native language[15].
  • Jack Black worked as an actor[4].
  • Jack Black worked as a singer[5].
  • Jack Black's professions included voice actor[6].
  • Jack Black worked as a songwriter[7].
  • Jack Black's professions included comedian[8].
  • Jack Black's professions included DJ producer[16].
  • Jack Black's education included a stint at UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television[17].
  • Jack Black's education included a stint at University of California, Los Angeles[18].
  • Jack Black's education included a stint at Poseidon School[19].
  • Jack Black was educated at Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences[20].
  • Jack Black received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21].
  • Jack Black received the MTV Comedic Genius Award[22].
  • Jack Black was a member of Tenacious D[23].
  • Jack Black was a member of Writers Guild of America West[24].
  • Jack Black's religion is recorded as Jewish atheism[25].
  • Jack Black is recorded as male[26].
  • Jack Black's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jack Black's place of birth was Santa Monica[2]. He was born on August 28, 1969[3]. His mother was Judith Love Cohen[10]. English was his native language[15].

Education

Educated at UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television[17], a drama school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1947[30]; University of California, Los Angeles[18], a public research university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1919[33], headquartered in Los Angeles[34]; Poseidon School[19], a school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1971[37]; and Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences[20], a university-preparatory school[38], in United States[39], founded in 1971[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[4], singer[5], voice actor[6], songwriter[7], comedian[8], and DJ producer[16].

Recognition

Awards received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21], a commemorative plaque[41], in United States[42] and MTV Comedic Genius Award[22].

Personal Life

Among Jack Black's spouses was Tanya Haden[11]. Children include Samuel Black[12], an actor[43], b. 2006[44], of United States[45] and Thomas Black[13], an actor[46], b. 2008[47], of United States[48]. His religion is recorded as Jewish atheism[25]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[49].

Why It Matters

Jack Black ranks in the top 0.068% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30,321 views/month, #679 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

He has been cited as an influence by Robert Capron[52], a voice actor[53], b. 1998[54], of United States[55], specialised in film[56].

FAQs

Where was Jack Black born?

Born in Santa Monica[2], Jack Black…

Who were Jack Black's parents?

Jack Black's mother was Judith Love Cohen[10].

Who was Jack Black married to?

Jack Black's spouses include Tanya Haden[11].

What did Jack Black do for work?

Jack Black worked as actor[4], singer[5], voice actor[6], songwriter[7], and comedian[8].

Where did Jack Black go to school?

Jack Black was educated at UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television[17], University of California, Los Angeles[18], Poseidon School[19], and Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences[20].

What awards did Jack Black receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21] and MTV Comedic Genius Award[22].

Who did Jack Black influence?

Jack Black has been cited as an influence by Robert Capron[52].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [49] . wikidata.org.
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  15. [4] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [25] . YouTube video. wikidata.org.
  22. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [23] . wikidata.org.
  25. [24] . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . youtube.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [52] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  22. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  24. [55] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [56] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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