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Thomas Jacob Black (born August 28, 1969) is an American actor, comedian, and musician. He is known for his roles in family and comedy films and his voice work in animated films. His awards include a Children's and Family Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, and three Golden Globe Award nominations. After portraying supporting roles in films including Dead Man Walking (1995), The Cable Guy (1996), Mars Attacks! (1996), and Enemy of the State (1998), Black had his breakout role in the musical film High Fidelity (2000). This led to larger roles in films like Shallow Hal (2001) and Orange County (2002) before he solidified his leading-man status with his starring role in School of Rock (2003). Black has since starred in King Kong (2005), The Holiday (2006), Nacho Libre (2006), Tropic Thunder (2008), Bernie (2011), Goosebumps (2016), Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017), its sequel Jumanji: The Next Level (2019), The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018) and A Minecraft Movie (2025). He has also voiced Po in the Kung Fu Panda franchise (2008–present) and Bowser in The Super Mario Bros. Movie franchise (2023-present). Black is the lead vocalist of the duo Tenacious D, which he formed in 1994 with long-time friend Kyle Gass. In 2015, they won the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance for "The Last in Line." Since 2018, Black has run a YouTube channel called Jablinski Games. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jack Black, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Jack Black
Michael Balzary
for Michael Balzary in Californication: The Red Hot Chili Peppers Story
Suggested by kamsismith
"Californication: The Red Hot Chili Peppers Story" is an exhilarating biopic that takes audiences on an unforgettable ride through the life and times of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. This high-energy, music-driven film captures the essence of the band's incredible journey, from their humble beginnings to becoming one of the world's most beloved and enduring rock acts. The film begins in the gritty streets of Los Angeles in the early 1980s, where a group of misfit musicians—Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Hillel Slovak, and Jack Irons—come together with a shared passion for music. Their raw talent and fearless attitude quickly set them apart, but their path to success is anything but easy. As they navigate the city's underground music scene, they face personal demons, addiction, and heartbreak, all while crafting their unique blend of punk, funk, and rock that would become their signature sound. "Californication" explores the band's ups and downs, from the tragic loss of Hillel Slovak to the arrival of guitarist John Frusciante, whose arrival propels the Chili Peppers to new heights. It's a story of resilience, friendship, and the unbreakable bond that defines the band's enduring legacy.
