Does Black Make Green? See Jack Black’s Rockin' Net Worth

‘Kung Fu Panda’ isn’t the only one kicking butt!

Jack Black’s net worth cannot be stopped. The funnyman has been able to sidestep the usual character-actor pitfalls to headline several movies of his own. With his distinct voice (he's also the lead vocalist for the band Tenacious D) and utter exuberance, Black has managed to work in the industry for more than three decades. How much has the hilarious actor banked over the years?

Here is all you need to know about Jack Black’s net worth—and his career!

Are Jack Black's parents famous?

Jack Black doesn't come from a line of Hollywood royalty. On the contrary, both of his parents, whom he's described as "unconventional" and "really progressive," were aerospace engineers. That's right: Black hails from rocket scientists! Impressively, his mother, Judith Love Cohen, worked in the Apollo Lunar Module, which played a major role in the safe return of the Apollo 13 crew.

Judith's son Neil Siegel, Jack’s half brother, has said, “My mother usually considered her work on the Apollo program to be the highlight of her career. When disaster struck the Apollo 13 mission, it was the Abort-Guidance System that brought the astronauts home safely. Judy was there when the Apollo 13 astronauts paid a 'thank you' to the TRW facility in Redondo Beach."

How did Jack Black get famous?

Jack Black was 13 when he booked a TV commercial for the video game Pitfall!, but fame was still a long way off for the actor.

Throughout the nineties (as an adult) he made guest appearances on primetime TV shows like Life Goes On, Northern Exposure, Mr. Show, Picket Fences, The Golden Palace and The X-Files.

In 1992, he made his feature film debut in Tim Robbins's Bob Roberts, which led to small roles in films like Airborne, Demolition Man, Waterworld, The Cable Guy, Mars Attacks!, Dead Man Walking, Enemy of the State and an unfortunately deleted-scene in True Romance.

But Black wasn't a household name until 2000, when he took on the scene-stealing supporting role of music snob Barry Judd in High Fidelity. (The part also allowed him to show off his impressive singing voice.)

"I remember the first movie I ever did," Black told AceShowBiz. "I saw a rough cut, and I was like, 'Oh, my god, I'm a bad actor. I'm horrible.' And then the editor just did some magic, and by the end, when it was released in theaters, I was like, 'Oh, my god, I'm fantastic. I'm fantastic at acting!'"

He wasn't wrong!

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What is Jack Black's net worth in 2023?

Jack Black’s net worth in 2023 is $50 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Black has earned this baller bank account through his success as an actor/voice actor, TV and film producer, screenwriter, comedian, writer, musician/record producer and even through his own YouTube channel, Jablinski Games.

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How much does Jack Black make per movie?

The amount that Jack Black earns per movie can vary from movie to movie, depending on the project, its budget and Black’s role in the film. For 2017’s Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Black reportedly received $5 million for the supporting role.

How much did Jack Black make for Jumanji?

For 2017’s Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Jack Black was reportedly paid $5 million for his supporting role. Reports have circulated that Black received $3 million to appear in the film’s sequel, 2019’s Jumanji: The Next Level. If that's the case, it's likely his team negotiated a back-end deal to earn a percentage of the film’s profits in addition to his upfront salary.

How much did Jack Black make for Kung Fu Panda?

It is not known how much Jack Black was paid for his leading voice-actor role in 2008’s Kung Fu Panda or how much he has earned from the franchise over the years. The franchise currently has three animated feature films, with a fourth reportedly scheduled for release next year, as well as three television series, four short films and a TV special.

Considering Black’s star power in 2008 when the first film debuted, it is likely he earned in the single-digit millions for his part. As the franchise has gone on to gross almost $2 billion worldwide, it is likely Black’s salary has increased over the years and/or that he negotiated to receive a percentage of the films’ profits.

How much did Jack Black make for School of Rock?

Jack Black has not released how much he was paid for his Golden-Globe-nominated performance in 2003’s School of Rock. Considering he was reportedly paid $2 million for 2001’s Shallow Hal and the same for 2002’s Orange County, it is likely he was paid a similar amount if not a bit more for School of Rock the following year, especially as he was playing the lead role.

In a 2022 interview, Black discussed his experience making the movie. “My best memories are just the group of kids, and how funny and great they were," he said. "It’s definitely the highlight of my career, I can say that. Honestly.”

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How much did Jack Black get paid for King Kong?

It has not been publicized how much Jack Black earned for his supporting role in 2005’s Peter Jackson-helmed King Kong remake. The film had a reported budget of $207 million.

How much did Jack Black make for Nacho Libre?

Jack Black’s salary for 2006’s Nacho Libre is not public information. The film had a reported budget of $35 million and managed to rake in almost $100 million at the worldwide box office. As Black’s salary per film was around $1 million to $3 million in the early ‘00s, it is likely he earned in the mid-single-digit millions for the role, possibly around $5 million to $6 million.

In 2018, during an appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show, Black said, “I’ve always wanted to do another Nacho Libre.”

Could a sequel be in his future?

How much did Jack Black make for The Office?

Jack Black had a cameo in a 2009, two-part episode of NBC’s The Office, starring in a fake in-episode movie where he has a relationship with Cloris Leachman. There is no intel on what NBC paid Black for the short Season 5 arc, but one thing's certain: It was hilarious!

How much did Jack Black get paid for Last Man on Earth?

Jack Black made another memorable cameo on a TV series, this time in the Season 4 premiere of Last Man on Earth in 2017. Black was onscreen for a matter of seconds before his character was hilariously killed off, which made for a running gag in the series. It's unclear what Black earned for his cameo—or if he was even paid at all!

How much did Jack Black get paid for Goosebumps 2?

Jack Black starred in 2015’s Goosebumps, based on the children’s horror-book series’ by R.L. Stine, as both a fictionalized version of Stine and the voice of Slappy, the creepy dummy. However, his live-action role in the sequel, 2018’s Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween, was reduced to a five minute cameo—although he continued to voice Slappy the dummy.

Black’s near-omission from the film reportedly came down to one thing: money. The first film grossed around $150 worldwide on a budget of $58 million—and the studio reportedly wanted to cut costs for the sequel to make an even bigger profit.

It's not known how much Black made for his truncated role in the sequel, but it wouldn't be surprising if it were less than he made for the first film—or the same, but for potentially less work.

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