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Jack Black

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Birth Name:

Thomas Jack Black Jr

Birth Place:

California, USA

Ethnicity:

Jewish and Scottish

The actor/musician was born to a Jewish Mother and Father. His father converted to Judaism after his marriage. Black was then raised in a Jewish environment.

His father may be of Scottish heritage as his surname is said to be from the Scottish name Blacksmith. He also stated this on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

He is one half of the group Tenacious D and starred in the films, Shallow Hal and School of Rock.

Source:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Black

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4 Responses to “Jack Black”

  1. Comment by mzpreciousz
    April 11th, 2009

    He’s Jewish and Anglo cuz his dad doesn’t know what he is….

  2. Comment by viccck[:
    November 5th, 2009

    Beautiful !

  3. Comment by William
    January 5th, 2010

    Oh yeah, Jack Black? Jew all day for sure.

  4. Comment by Elleeee :) xx
    March 10th, 2010

    Why is Jack Black a Jew?

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