Biography of Jack Black
Gli anni ' 90
In 1994 is directed by Peter MacDonald in "the neverending Story 3", and in 1995 returned to work with Tim Robbins in "Dead Man Walking-sentenced to death". After appearing in "Waterworld", by Kevin Reynolds, is behind the camera Ben Stiller in "the Cable Guy" and two masters of directing as Tim Burton and Tony Scott in "Mars Attacks!" and "The Fan myth". In 1997 Black Jack embarks on a romantic relationship with Laura Kightlinger, actress like him; on the professional front, she starred in "Crossworlds-Size crossed", Krishna Rao, and in "The Jackal", by Michael Caton-Jones, then worked with Danny Cannon in "the final Nightmare" and again with Tony Scott in "public enemies". In 1999 Tim Robbins finds himself starring in "the price of freedom"; then, after appearing in "Jesus ' Son", by Alison Maclean, at the beginning of the new millennium back to cinema with "high fidelity," by Stephen Frears, and with "saving Silverman", by Dennis Dugan, before devoting himself to "shallow HAL" Love, Bobby and Peter Farrelly.The years 2000
In 2001, he also released his first studio album with the band Tenacious D, which also includes his friend Kyle Glass: the disc brings together important artists such as Dave Grohl, keyboardist Page McConnell, guitarist Warren Fitzgerald and bassist Steve McDonald. In 2002, starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jack Black is the host of the Mtv Movie Awards: the ceremony gets the most plays ever recorded. In 2003 reads "School of Rock" movie in which he can express his passion for rock music: for her brilliant interpretation received his first Golden Globe nomination for best actor in a comedy. In 2004 in the animated film "Shark Tale" plays the role of Lenny, and the following year starred in the remake of "King Kong," directed by Peter Jackson. In 2006, after the romance with Laura Kightlinger and married the artist Tanya Haiden, Californian actor becomes the father of her first child, Samuel Jason. As far as career, along with Eli Wallach, Kate Winslet, Jude Law and Cameron Diaz is part of the cast of "love never goes on holiday", which proves to be a brilliant actor and suitable also for sentimental comedies, then assume the role of a monk in "Nacho Libre"; In addition, the protagonist, along with Kyle Glass, "Tenacious D in the pick of destiny" film inspired by the birth of their band. In 2008 he becomes the father of her second child, Thomas David, and is directed by Michel Gondry in "Be Kind Rewind by", starring alongside Mos Def; in the same year he was chosen to lend your voice to the panda animation film "Kung Fu Panda", which won the award for best voice acting in an animated film of kids ' Choice Award (in Italy the character of panda Po is voiced by Fabio Volo). Jack Black also takes part in "Tropic Thunder" movie in which he plays a comedian or drug addicts about to work on a film inspired by the Viet Nam war: thanks to him, the cast of the feature film won the recognition of the Boston Society of Film Critics Award for best ensemble cast. In 2009 he ventured back into voice acting, this time lending his voice-in addition to the face-the character of Eddie Riggs in "Brutal Legend," video game that also allows you to get a Spike Video Game Award. During the same period alongside Michael Cera in "year one" movie comedian that plays the role of a Neanderthal, Zed, who with a friend takes a journey to discover the places named in Genesis, encountering in its path, in Abraham, Cain and Abel, before arriving in Sodom and Gomorrah. Later plays the role of Lemuel Gulliver in "Gulliver's travels", film by Rob Letterman (taken from the famous children's book), getting a nomination for best actor at the Kid's Choice Award but also a nomination as worst actor at the Golden Raspberry Award.The years 2010
In 2011 the American interpreter back to dub the panda of "Kung Fu Panda" in the sequel to the first episode, getting a double nomination for best voice acting in an animated movie at the People's Choice Award and Teen Choice Award. Afterwards, he played himself in "the Muppets", then play with Steve Martin and Owen Wilson in the comedy "the big year". In 2012 back on the big screen with "Bernie", by Richard Linklater (which won him the Independent Spirit Award nomination, the Gotahm Award and the New York Film Critics Circle Award for best actor), and publishes, always with Tenacious D, the disc "Rize of the Fenix", which took him to tour not only in the United States but also in Europe , including a stop at the Mediolanum Forum in Assago, near Milan. In 2015 is the protagonist of a spot of Nespresso together with the already famous testimonial George Clooney.Translation authorized by the website: Biografieonline.it under Creative Commons License.