- Judith was at work solving problems when she went into labor, a fact shared by her son, Neil.
- Jack's parents divorced when Jack was 10 years old, and Judith continued her life with David A. Katz.
- Jack's mother, Judith, worked at the Space Technology Laboratory until her retirement in 1990.
Cohen and Thomas divorced when Jack was 10 years old, and his mother sadly passed away in 2016. The actor shared a seemingly close relationship with both parents. Read the article to learn more about them.
Judith Went Into Labor While Still on the Job:
According to the outlet, the pair married in the mid-1960s and welcomed the Kung Fu Panda star in 1969. The ex-couple raised him in Hermosa Beach, California.Judith's other son, Neil, shared in a memorial tribute on the USC Viterbi School of Engineering’s website that she was at work solving problems when she went into labor. Before delivering Jack, Judith called her boss to inform him that she had resolved the issue.
Jack Black’s Parents Divorced in 1979:
Unfortunately, things did not work out for Judith and Thomas, and they divorced in 1979. Judith continued her life and married David A. Katz, while her ex-husband moved abroad and started a new family. He later returned to the States, settling in Washington to live in an apple orchard, according to the source.The Inspiring Careers of Jack Black’s Parents:
Making a name for themselves in prominent professional fields ran in the family. According to the article by the aforementioned outlet, both of Jack's parents worked as aerospace engineers and contributed to the Hubble Space Telescope.Jack’s mother initially enrolled at Brooklyn College to study mathematics but later changed her mind and opted for engineering. Two years later, she transferred to the University of Southern California, where she also worked as a junior engineer at North American Aviation.
After graduating, Judith began working at the Space Technology Laboratory and continued there until her retirement in 1990. Her contributions to the industry are remarkable, including her efforts in bringing back Apollo 13 after the oxygen tank ruptured, according to her son, Neil.
Judith Black launches her own publishing company after her retirement:
Jack’s mother didn't stop after retiring in 1990. Along with her third husband, David, she established a publishing company aimed at encouraging girls to pursue science. They reportedly authored a series of books titled “You Can Be A Woman...”, which sold over 100,000 copies. Additionally, the company published an inspiring biography of four women, titled “The Women of Apollo”, which included her story as well.Thomas and Judith’s Role in Jack Black’s Career:
In 2011, during a conversation with “The Guardian”, the actor shared that his parents were supportive of his artistic endeavors. He said, “My father and mother came to every school play I ever did. When I was 13, I convinced my stepfather to drive me to auditions.”[embedpost slug="jack-black-to-star-in-festive-comedy-dear-santa/"]
