Jack Black (author)
Jack Black (1871–1932) was a Canadian and American hobo and burglar. Black is best known for his autobiography You Can't Win, describing his days on the road and life as an outlaw. Black's book was written as an anti-crime book urging criminals to go straight, but it is also his statement of belief in the futility of prisons and the criminal justice system, hence the title of the book.
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- Born in
- Santa Monica
- Educated at
- Crossroads School for Arts & SciencesPoseidon SchoolUCLA School of Theater, Film and TelevisionUniversity of California, Los Angeles
- Awards
- 🏆 MTV Comedic Genius Award🏆 star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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1871
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Birth1932
Died
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