Samuel Jason Black is the eldest son of American actor and musician, Jack Black. Samuel’s father, Jack is known for his incredible acting and singing skills. He has been part of several hit Hollywood movies such as Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle, Super Mario Bros. Movie, The Holiday, and School of Rock.
While there’s plenty of information to read about the actor, many fans of his have taken an interest in his eldest son’s life. Here’s all you need to know about Samuel.
Samuel Jason Black Bio Summary
Full name: Samuel Jason Black
Nickname: Sammy
Gender: Male
Date of birth: 10 June 2006
Age: 16 years old (as of 2023)
Zodiac sign: Gemini
Place of birth: Los Angeles, California, United States
Current residence: Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Religion: Jewish
Sexuality: Straight
Height: 5’4″ (162 cm)
Weight: 132 lbs (60 kg)
Hair color: Brown
Eye color: Black
Mother: Tanya Harden
Father: Jack Black
Siblings: Thomas David Black
Relationship status: Single
Early Life & Education
Samuel Jason Black was born on June 10, 2006, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, USA. He is the oldest son of Jack Black and Tanya Haden. Samuel also has a younger brother named Thomas David Black, who is five years younger than him.
Jack was overjoyed to announce the arrival of his son, Samuel, at the Nacho Libre premiere in Hollywood. His dad is a renowned actor, stand-up comedian, and musician, and his mum is both a musician and an artist. His roots are a mix of German, Irish, Russian Jewish, Scottish, Austrian Jewish, British Jewish, and Cuban heritage.
His parents have kept his educational background under wraps to preserve his privacy, though it is known he currently goes to a high school in LA. However, it has been reported that he embraced his parents’ culturally diverse legacy by going to a Hebrew school.
Career
Samuel Jason Black, the son of an established actor, is trying to emulate his father and take up acting himself. His introduction to the acting industry was in 2016 when he was 10 years old.
Samuel was the voice actor for Rabbit Villager in the animated hit Kung Fu Panda 3. Earning an incredible $521 million at the box office, the film was a resounding success.
In addition to his acting career, Samuel Jason Black is venturing into the musical realm of his parents by taking the lead as vocalist and guitarist in a band he has founded, aptly named “Band Black”.
Samuel Jason Black’s Parents
Jack and Tanya’s romance began while they were both attending Crossroads, a prestigious high school in Santa Monica. It all came full circle when, at a birthday party in April 2005, they rekindled their love and got engaged.
On March 14, 2006, they tied the knot in Big Sur, California. Jack and Tanya’s marriage has been overflowing with happiness and love ever since.
Jack Black
Jack first entered the film world in 1992 and has since had a successful career, featuring acclaimed films like High Fidelity, School of Rock, Kung Fu Panda, and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. In addition to his accomplishments as an actor, he is also part of the comedic rock duo Tenacious D.
Tanya Haden
Samuel’s mother, Tanya is a multi-talented artist with a remarkable range of proficiency in the arts, including cello, vocal performance, performing arts, and painting. She holds an MFA degree in experimental animation from the esteemed California Institute of the Arts.
Tanya, alongside her sisters Petra and Rachel, is part of the celebrated musical group The Haden Triplets. Their debut album was released to great praise on February 4, 2014. Additionally, her visual art was featured in a noteworthy display at Las Cienegas Projects in 2010.
Samuel Jason Black’s Net Worth
The precise financial value of Samuel Jason Black is not known. However, growing up in a family of wealthy stars, such as his dad, Jack Black whose net worth is estimated to be $50 million, gives him a secure means of living. On the other hand, his mother, Tanya Haden has an estimated net worth of $3 million.
