Jack Black

Biography: While this scruffy, manic actor may not look like a typical star, he has managed to forge his own unique showbiz path. Black started out in Tim Robbins' theater troupe, the Actors Gang, and subsequently made his film debut in Robbins' Bob Roberts in 1992. Throughout the rest of the decade, Black worked steadily on both the small and big screens, delivering intense supporting turns. Concurrently he formed the mock rock duo Tenacious D with guitarist Kyle Gass in 1994. Even though there was humor in their music (their lyrics touched on everything from kielbasa to karate), Black clearly revered old-school rock and roll. In 2000, he broke through to the mainstream as a high-spirited record-store clerk in High Fidelity. A succession of high-profile supporting parts followed (Saving Silverman, Shallow Hal). He graduated to leading man in 2003's School of Rock, which managed to capitalize on his crazed energy, musical ability, offbeat looks and infinite charm. As a veritableWhile this scruffy, manic actor may not look like a typical star, he has managed to forge his own unique showbiz path. Black started out in Tim Robbins' theater troupe, the Actors Gang, and subsequently made his film debut in Robbins' Bob Roberts in 1992. Throughout the rest of the decade, Black worked steadily on both the small and big screens, delivering intense supporting turns. Concurrently he formed the mock rock duo Tenacious D with guitarist Kyle Gass in 1994. Even though there was humor in their music (their lyrics touched on everything from kielbasa to karate), Black clearly revered old-school rock and roll. In 2000, he broke through to the mainstream as a high-spirited record-store clerk in High Fidelity. A succession of high-profile supporting parts followed (Saving Silverman, Shallow Hal). He graduated to leading man in 2003's School of Rock, which managed to capitalize on his crazed energy, musical ability, offbeat looks and infinite charm. As a veritable pop-culture icon, Black started turning up everywhere: events with his then-girlfriend, comedian Laura Kightlinger (he ended up eloping with musician Tanya Haden in 2006); hip movie cameos (Anchorman); and funny guest spots (Will & Grace). In 2005, he solidified his spot on the A-list by landing a rare dramatic (if still wildly amusing) role as an obsessive director in the remake of King Kong. Still, his outsize personality makes him a kids' favorite, resulting in voice roles for animated films (Ice Age, Kung Fu Panda) and being named host of the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards in 2006 and 2008. Expand

Jack Black's Scores

Average career score: 62
Highest Metascore: 77 Documentary Now!: Season 1
Lowest Metascore: 43 Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris: Season 1
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Negative: 0 out of 13
13 tv reviews
Title: Year: Credit: User score:
tbd Jimmy Kimmel Live: Season 13 Jan 5, 2015 Guest / Jack Black tbd
tbd Conan (2010): Season 5 Nov 3, 2014 Guest tbd
tbd The Birthday Boys: Season 2 Oct 17, 2014 Guest tbd
tbd Late Night with Seth Meyers: Season 2 Sep 23, 2014 Guest tbd
tbd The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Season 2 Sep 22, 2014 Guest tbd
tbd The Ellen DeGeneres Show: Season 12 Sep 8, 2014 Guest tbd
tbd The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: Season 11 Sep 2, 2014 Guest tbd
tbd Drunk History: Season 2 Jul 1, 2014 Appearing tbd
tbd Jimmy Kimmel Live: Season 12 Jan 6, 2014 Guest / Jack Black tbd
tbd The Soup: Season 11 Jan 1, 2014 Guest tbd
tbd The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Season 22 Sep 23, 2013 Guest tbd
tbd The Ellen DeGeneres Show: Season 11 Sep 9, 2013 Himself / Guest 8.2
54 Drunk History: Season 1 Jul 9, 2013 Actor 6.6
tbd Jimmy Kimmel Live: Season 10 Jan 4, 2012 Guest / Jack Black tbd
tbd The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Season 20 Jan 3, 2012 Guest tbd
tbd Conan (2010): Season 2 Nov 7, 2011 Guest 6.9
tbd The Ellen DeGeneres Show: Season 9 Sep 12, 2011 Guest 7.8
77 American Idol: Season 10 Jan 19, 2011 Performer / Jack Black 7.8
tbd Late Show with David Letterman: Season 18 Jan 13, 2011 Guest tbd
tbd The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Season 19 Jan 3, 2011 Guest tbd
64 Conan (2010): Season 1 Nov 8, 2010 Guest 8.6
tbd The Graham Norton Show: Season 8 Oct 22, 2010 Guest tbd
tbd Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: Season 3 Sep 14, 2010 Guest tbd
tbd The View: Season 14 Sep 7, 2010 Jack Black tbd
tbd iCarly: Season 3 Jul 30, 2010 Aspartamay 6.6
48 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Season 18 Mar 1, 2010 Guest 1.3
69 Community: Season 1 Sep 17, 2009 Buddy 8.8
48 The Jay Leno Show : Season 1 Sep 14, 2009 Performer 3.6
tbd Jimmy Kimmel Live: Season 7 Jan 7, 2009 Jack Black tbd
tbd Yo Gabba Gabba: Season 2 Sep 22, 2008 Himself tbd