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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

Christopher Farley
for Christopher Farley in Hartman: A Comedic Legacy
Suggested by kamsismith

In the fast-paced and colorful world of comedy, Phil Hartman was a shining star. From his humble beginnings as a graphic designer to becoming one of the most versatile and beloved performers in television history, Hartman's journey is a rollercoaster of laughter, creativity, and triumph. As the film unfolds, we follow Hartman's early years as a struggling artist in Los Angeles, his rise to fame as a member of The Groundlings, and his breakthrough on "Saturday Night Live." The story explores his incredible range, with memorable characters like Troy McClure on "The Simpsons" and the beloved Bill McNeal on "NewsRadio." But beneath the laughter, there lies a complex and deeply human story. "Hartman: A Comedic Legacy" delves into Phil's personal life, including his tumultuous marriage and his relentless pursuit of perfection in his craft. It's a story of love and loss, of resilience and redemption.