Actor Jack Black is an anomaly in every sense of the word. He has delivered countless iconic performances in animated films, major franchise projects, and the occasional romantic movie or comedic flick, all while maintaining a separate career as a musician. August 29 marks the actor’s 56th birthdayFor many kids growing up in the 90s and 2000s, Jack Black was the unsung hero of their childhoods. He voiced characters like Lenny from Shark Tale and Zeke from Ice Age, but his most memorable animated film role came in the form of Po in the movie franchise Kung Fu Panda. From 2008 to 2004, DreamWorks churned out four of these films, each with Jack voicing the protagonist panda, and the franchise is second only to the Shrek movies in total box office collection ($2.3 billion).ALSO READ: Ozzy Osbourne’s daughter slams WWE superstar Becky Lynch for remarks on her fatherApart from his animated expeditions, Jack Black has starred in some iconic films like Nacho Libre, King Kong, The Holiday, Jumanji, Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny, and The School of Rock. The latter is another film popular among kids, where Jack plays the character of Dewey Finn, a washed-up guitarist who masquerades as a teacher in a school. What follows is a chaotic few weeks of musical discovery, where Jack, through his own selfish reasons of winning a rock competition, helps the students rise up from their insecurities, while learning a few important things himself. Jack Black in a still from The School Of Rock.Jack Black is also part of the comedy-rock band Tenacious D, alongside fellow musician and actor Kyle Gass. Their albums, featuring collaborations with renowned musicians like Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters and Nirvana, have achieved cult status over the years. While their film Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny didn’t perform well at the box office, the accompanying album tour was a success. The duo continues to perform together to this day, and Jack never misses an opportunity to showcase his musical talent during live interviews and talk shows.According to Celebrity Net Worth, Jack Black is worth $50 million (Rs 430 crore).Click for more updates and latest Hollywood News along with Bollywood and Entertainment updates. Also get latest news and top headlines from India and around the World at The Indian Express.© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd