Happy birthday! Jack Black turns 56 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on August 28, 2025

The iconic and legendary actor turns 56 on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025.

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Jack Black is celebrating his 56th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-comedian-singer-musician Jack Black (Gulliver's Travels, School of Rock, High Fidelity, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 56th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Black, a cultural icon

Born Thomas Jacob Black in Santa Monica on August 28, 1969, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Black's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Jack hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jack Black as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 56.

Happy Birthday, Jack, you're the best!