Jack Black
| Jack Black | |
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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 by Illumination |
Thomas Jacob 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 High Fidelity (2000), Shallow Hal (2001), Orange County (2002), School of Rock (2003), Envy (2004), The Holiday (2006), Gulliver's Travels (2010), Bernie (2011), The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018), and the Jumanji franchise. Black's most famous role in animation is that of Po in DreamWorks Animation's Kung Fu Panda franchise (alongside Seth Rogen), which incidentally was referenced in GBA Ribbon Road in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe with a Kung Fu Lakitu poster. 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 on the trailer, and his memories of playing Mario games.[2] 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]
References
- ^ Nintendo of America (September 23, 2021). Nintendo Direct - 9.23.2021. YouTube. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
- ^ a b Cite error: Invalid
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