Jack Blackscreen performanceJack Black plays Professor Sheldon 'Shelly' Oberon in Jumanji: Open World.
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FILM POSTER · Jumanji: Open WorldJumanji: Open World (2026)
Professor Sheldon 'Shelly' Oberon
Film guide, starting point, and performer.
Professor Sheldon 'Shelly' Oberon appears in Jumanji: Open World (2026), portrayed by Jack Black. This page focuses on that specific screen performance and the movie around it.
Film guide · 1 film · 2026 · 1 performerTHE MOVIE
Professor Sheldon 'Shelly' Oberon on screen
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Film guide · 1 film · 2026
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- 01MoviHero score66/100MAYBE
THE PERFORMANCE
Who plays Professor Sheldon 'Shelly' Oberon?
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Jack Blackscreen performanceWHY THE CHARACTER WORKS
What defines Professor Sheldon 'Shelly' Oberon
Jack Black’s performance in Jumanji: Open World 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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Professor Sheldon 'Shelly' Oberon and Dr. Smolder Bravestone both appear in Jumanji: Open World.
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Professor Sheldon 'Shelly' Oberon and Franklin 'Mouse' Finbar both appear in Jumanji: Open World.
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