How old was Jack Black in Kung Fu Panda?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. In this article, we reveal the age behind the role.

In the movie Kung Fu Panda, Jack Black was:

38 years old

That was the real age of the celebrity according to our calculation.

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of Kung Fu Panda:

January 1, 2008

And the date of birth of Jack Black, that is:

August 28, 1969

Since movies are typically released within a year of filming, Jack Black could have been a year younger or older than the displayed age during certain scenes.