Black is known for playing roles in family and comedy films including, “School of Rock,” “Nacho Libre,” “Ice Age,” “Shark Tale” and more.
He first voiced the character of Po in 2008 with the release of “Kung Fu Panda.” He went on to play Po in two more “Kung Fu Panda” films, as well as the televisions series, “The Paws of Destiny,” “The Dragon Knight” and the short films: “Secrets of the Furious Five,” “Secrets of the Masters,” “Secrets of the Scroll” and “Kung Fu Panda Holiday.”
He will voice Po again in “Kung Fu Panda 4.”
Black was recently nominated for a Golden Globe for best original song, motion picture for \"Peaches\" in \"The Super Mario Bros. Movie.\"
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