#Jack black x files tv#
He continued working steadily, including starring with Robbins in the short-run TV comedy "The Brink" (HBO, 2015). The actor played real-life murder Bernie Tiede opposite Shirley MacLaine and Matthew McConaughey in the dark comedy "Bernie" (2011), earning a Golden Globe nomination. He teamed with Linklater once more for a role that garnered the best reviews of his career. He kept up a breakneck pace of appearances in films and on television, including starring with Ben Stiller and Robert Downey Jr.
The film would spawn multiple sequels and shorts. Black used only his voice for what would become another of his most recognizable roles, playing the lovable panda Po in the animated hit "Kung Fu Panda" (2008). Nor did his partnership with Gass end with the series, as Tenacious D released its first album in 2001 and later headlined the film "Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny" (2006). The actor didn't entirely forego his roots, though, also starring in the Mexican wrestling comedy "Nacho Libre" (2006) at the same time. Black soon began showing different sides of his personality, starring in Peter Jackson's remake of "King Kong" (2005) and opposite Kate Winslet in the romantic comedy "The Holiday" (2006). Starring in Richard Linklater's "School of Rock" (2003), as would-be rocker turned teacher Dewey Finn, he was able to use his talents and manic energy to maximum effectiveness. 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.
#Jack black x files series#
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.