Jack Blackscreen performanceJack Black plays Carl Denham in King Kong.
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FILM POSTER · King KongKing Kong (2005)
Carl Denham
Film guide, starting point, and performer.
Carl Denham appears in King Kong (2005), portrayed by Jack Black. This page focuses on that specific screen performance and the movie around it.
Film guide · 1 film · 2005 · 1 performerTHE MOVIE
Carl Denham on screen
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Film guide · 1 film · 2005Main sequence runtime: 3h 8m
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THE PERFORMANCE
Who plays Carl Denham?
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Jack Blackscreen performanceWHY THE CHARACTER WORKS
What defines Carl Denham
Jack Black’s performance in King Kong is the center of this character page. With only one film in the current screen path, the useful comparison is between the character, the performer and the role that film asks them to play—not an invented larger timeline.
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Ann Darrow
Carl Denham and Ann Darrow both appear in King Kong.
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