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- Full name: John Joseph Nicholson
- Born: April 22, 1937
- Birthplace: New York City | New York
- Academy Awards: 3
- Golden Globe Awards: 7
- Nickname: Mulholland Man
- Named class clown in high school
- Children: 5
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American actor Jack Nicholson has starred in many major movies including Chinatown, The Shining, Batman, and The Departed.
He has won three Oscars, seven Golden Globes, and three BAFTAs over the course of a glittering career.
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Childhood
Nicholson was raised thinking that his grandparents were his parents and that he had a sister named June. In 1974 it was revealed to him that his "sister" was really his mother, a showgirl named June Frances Nicholson. Nicholson does not know who his father is.Career
After initial success behind the camera as a writer and director, Nicholson got his film break, cast as the alcoholic lawyer "George Hanson" in the hit movie Easy Rider in 1969. He has been nominated for an Academy award more than any other male in history. Nominated roles include One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Terms of Endearment and As Good As It Gets.Movie Quotes
- "You want me on that wall, you need me on that wall!" - A Few Good Men
- "Here's Johnny!" - The Shining
- "Now comes the part where I relieve you, the little people, of the burden of your failed and useless lives. But remember, as my plastic surgeon always said: if you gotta go, go with a smile." - Batman
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Jack Nicholson Questions
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What is your favorite Jack Nicholson performance? 1 AnswerHis best performance can be seen in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest for which he won the Oscar for a leading actor. Movie - One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Y... read more -
Is Jack Nicholson the greatest living screen actor? 1 AnswerI will say yes. Last night, I was watching an old "Batman" movie. Jack Nicholson was the Joker. He was great. The other night I was watching "As goog as it gets... read more -
Which of the following actor/actresses played in movies with Jack Nicholson? Tom Lee Jones,Diane Kruegar,Kate Bosworth, or Diane Lane 1 AnswerAccording to IMDB, none of the actors listed have worked directly with Jack Nicholson. The closest connection is with Tommy Lee Jones, who played Two-Face in B... read more
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Jack Nicholson Timeline
- Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
- April 22, 1937: Born
- (1960) The Little Shop of Horrors: IMDb | Mahalo | Rotten Tomatoes
- (1969) Easy Rider: IMDb | Mahalo | Rotten Tomatoes
- (1970) Five Easy Pieces: IMDb | Mahalo | Rotten Tomatoes
- (1974) Chinatown: Chinatown IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
- (1975) One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest: IMDb | One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest | Rotten Tomatoes
- (1980) The Shining: IMDb | Mahalo | Rotten Tomatoes
- (1981) Reds: IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
- (1983) Terms of Endearment: IMDb | Mahalo | Rotten Tomatoes
- (1987) The Witches of Eastwick: IMDb | Mahalo | Rotten Tomatoes
- (1989) Batman: IMDb | Mahalo | Rotten Tomatoes
- (1992) A Few Good Men: IMDb | Mahalo | Rotten Tomatoes
- (1997) As Good as It Gets: IMDb | Mahalo | Rotten Tomatoes
- (2002) About Schmidt: IMDb | Mahalo | Rotten Tomatoes
- (2006) The Departed: IMDb | Mahalo | Rotten Tomatoes
- (2007) The Bucket List: IMDb | Mahalo | Rotten Tomatoes



