After starring in the comedies 'Shallow Hal' (2001) and 'Orange County' (2002), it was a return to music that provided the actor with one of his signature roles. His musical ability helped make his turn opposite John Cusack in 'High Fidelity' (2000), where his character sang Marvin Gaye's 'Let's Get It On,' instantly memorable. The act led to a television deal, with Black playing an amped up version of himself in 'Tenacious D' (HBO, 1997-2000). During the mid-1990s, he partnered with fellow comedian Kyle Gass to form the musical comedy duo Tenacious D, playing gigs around Los Angeles. He was also featured a number of times on the acclaimed David Cross-Bob Odenkirk sketch comedy program 'Mr. A steady diet of small roles on television series like 'The X-Files' (Fox, 1993-2002) and movies such as 'The Cable Guy' (1996) soon followed. His friendship with Robbins led to his being cast in 'Bob Roberts' (1992), which kicked off his screen career in earnest. He began acting as a teenager, appearing in commercials and joining a UCLA based theater troupe that also included a young Tim Robbins.

Born in Santa Monica, he spent his formative years in Southern California's Orange County. With his larger-than-life personality and mischievous eye twinkle, Jack Black turned himself into one of Hollywood's go-to comedic actors.

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