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|born=August 28, 1969 (age {{age|August 28, 1969}}) | |born=August 28, 1969 (age {{age|August 28, 1969}}) | ||
|role=Voice actor for [[Bowser]] in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' | |role=Voice actor for [[Bowser]] in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' | ||
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[[File:Jack-black-kelly-clarkson-show.png|thumb|left|Jack Black dressed as Bowser on ''The Kelly Clarkson Show'']] | [[File:Jack-black-kelly-clarkson-show.png|thumb|left|Jack Black dressed as Bowser on ''The Kelly Clarkson Show'']] | ||
'''{{wp|Jack Black|Thomas Jacob "Jack" Black}}''' (born August 28, 1969 in {{wp|Santa Monica, California|Santa Monica}}, {{wp|California}}) is an American actor, comedian, musician | '''{{wp|Jack Black|Thomas Jacob "Jack" Black}}''' (born August 28, 1969 in {{wp|Santa Monica, California|Santa Monica}}, {{wp|California}}) is an American actor, comedian, and musician. He is best known for his work in Hollywood comedy films, including ''{{wp|Shallow Hal}}'', ''{{wp|School of Rock}}'', and ''{{wp|Goosebumps (film)|Goosebumps}}''. Black's most famous role in animation is that of {{wp|Po (Kung Fu Panda)|Po}} in {{wp|DreamWorks Animation}}'s ''{{wp|Kung Fu Panda}}'' franchise (co-starring with [[Seth Rogen]]). As a musician, he is best known as one half of the comedy rock duo {{wp|Tenacious D}} alongside {{wp|Kyle Gass}}. In 2018, Black received a placement in the {{wp|Hollywood Walk of Fame}}. | ||
In a Nintendo Direct presentation broadcasted on September 23, 2021, Black was revealed as the voice of [[Bowser]] in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' by [[Illumination]].<ref>Nintendo of America (September 23, 2021). [https://youtu.be/dG9fAtmYdlM?t=1807 Nintendo Direct - 9.23.2021]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 24, 2021.</ref> On October 6, 2022, he appeared at the movie's teaser trailer screening at {{wp|New York Comic Con}} to discuss his role in the movie, his impressions of the trailer, and his memories of playing ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' games.<ref name="NYCC"/> During an appearance on ''{{wp|The Kelly Clarkson Show}}'' alongside fellow cast members [[Chris Pratt]], [[Charlie Day]], and [[Keegan-Michael Key]], Black wore a Bowser costume while talking about the film. He would later wear a Bowser-inspired suit to the film's premiere, featuring flames on the blazer sleeves and faux spikes on the back.<ref>@THR (April 1, 2023). [https://twitter.com/THR/status/1642330179719811073?s=20 "''@JackBlack shows off his Bowser suit at the L.A. premiere of #TheSuperMarioBrosMovie''"]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved April 3, 2023.</ref> | In a Nintendo Direct presentation broadcasted on September 23, 2021, Black was revealed as the voice of [[Bowser]] in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' by [[Illumination]].<ref>Nintendo of America (September 23, 2021). [https://youtu.be/dG9fAtmYdlM?t=1807 Nintendo Direct - 9.23.2021]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 24, 2021.</ref> On October 6, 2022, he appeared at the movie's teaser trailer screening at {{wp|New York Comic Con}} to discuss his role in the movie, his impressions of the trailer, and his memories of playing ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' games.<ref name="NYCC"/> During an appearance on ''{{wp|The Kelly Clarkson Show}}'' alongside fellow cast members [[Chris Pratt]], [[Charlie Day]], and [[Keegan-Michael Key]], Black wore a Bowser costume while talking about the film. He would later wear a Bowser-inspired suit to the film's premiere, featuring flames on the blazer sleeves and faux spikes on the back.<ref>@THR (April 1, 2023). [https://twitter.com/THR/status/1642330179719811073?s=20 "''@JackBlack shows off his Bowser suit at the L.A. premiere of #TheSuperMarioBrosMovie''"]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved April 3, 2023.</ref> | ||
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| Born | August 28, 1969 (age 55) |
| Super Mario–related role(s) | Voice actor for Bowser in The Super Mario Bros. Movie |
Thomas Jacob "Jack" Black (born August 28, 1969 in Santa Monica, California) is an American actor, comedian, and musician. He is best known for his work in Hollywood comedy films, including Shallow Hal, School of Rock, and Goosebumps. Black's most famous role in animation is that of Po in DreamWorks Animation's Kung Fu Panda franchise (co-starring with Seth Rogen). As a musician, he is best known as one half of the comedy rock duo Tenacious D alongside Kyle Gass. In 2018, Black received a placement in the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
In a Nintendo Direct presentation broadcasted on September 23, 2021, Black was revealed as the voice of Bowser in The Super Mario Bros. Movie by Illumination.[1] On October 6, 2022, he appeared at the movie's teaser trailer screening at New York Comic Con to discuss his role in the movie, his impressions of the trailer, and his memories of playing Mario games.[2] During an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show alongside fellow cast members Chris Pratt, Charlie Day, and Keegan-Michael Key, Black wore a Bowser costume while talking about the film. He would later wear a Bowser-inspired suit to the film's premiere, featuring flames on the blazer sleeves and faux spikes on the back.[3]
The song "Peaches", performed by Bowser in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, was performed and co-written by Jack Black. An officially sponsored live-action music video for the song stars Jack Black in a Bowser-inspired outfit.
Interpretation of Bowser
On voicing Bowser, Black states that he sought to portray him as hiding an insecurity or vulnerability under his threatening, "fire-breathing monster" facade.[2] He states that his rage and fury stem from his inability to communicate and build relationships, and describes Bowser as a "jealous creature of sort of a petty sadness". He compares the character of Bowser to a "flaming Guy Fieri".[4]
References
- ^ Nintendo of America (September 23, 2021). Nintendo Direct - 9.23.2021. YouTube. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
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<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedNYCC - ^ @THR (April 1, 2023). "@JackBlack shows off his Bowser suit at the L.A. premiere of #TheSuperMarioBrosMovie". Twitter. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
- ^ Fandango (March 11, 2023). ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Cast Talk Nostalgia, Getting into Character, and Exciting New Details. YouTube. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
