Original: Jack White ( born John Anthony Gillis ; July 9 , 1975 ) , often credited as Jack White III , CD liner notes : Grammy Nominees 2008 is an American musician , record producer and occasional actor , best known as the guitarist and lead vocalist for The White Stripes .
Simplified: Jack White ( born John Anthony Gillis , July 9 , 1975 in Detroit , Michigan ) is an American singer , guitarist , composer and actor .