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how old was jack black in school of rock

Jack Black was 34 years old when he filmed School of Rock in 2003.

Jack Black’s birth date

Jack Black was born on August 28, 1969, in Santa Monica, California. That makes him a Virgo and part of Generation X.

When School of Rock was made

School of Rock was released in October 2003, and principal photography took place earlier that year, mostly in spring/summer 2003. So, during filming, Jack Black was still 33, turning 34 on August 28, 2003.

Age during filming vs. release

  • During filming (early/mid 2003): 33 years old.
  • By the movie’s release (October 2003): 34 years old.

So, most sources say he was 34 in School of Rock , counting his age at the time of release.

Fun fact from the set

Jack Black has said in interviews that the role was written specifically for him, playing to his strengths as a rock performer and comedian. He brought his own energy and musical background (from Tenacious D) to the character Dewey Finn, which helped make the film such a hit with both kids and adults.

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