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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 News
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In Pictures: 'Jack Nicholson Hits the Shops'
By James Wray Dec 23, 2009, 7:26 GMT Jack Nicholson picked up a few last minute items for Christmas while out in Aspen, Colorado on December 22, 2009. ... (December 22, 2009)Monsters and Critics.com -
Caught on Tape: Thief Attacks Wheelchair-Bound Victim
By KEITH ESPARROS But this one is as cold as a court summons, a well-shaken martini served at an outdoor bar in Minneapolis in January, or Jack Nicholson's ... (December 23, 2009)NBC Los Angeles -
Jack Nicholson among 15 named to NJ Hall of Fame
TRENTON, NJ — The newest members of New Jersey's Hall of Fame include actors Jack Nicholson and Danny DeVito, musicians Les Paul and Count Basie, ... (December 03, 2009)The Associated Press -
Will Ferrell makes like Chazz Reinhold and crashes wedding photo
(The first would be Paul Scheer's — the comedian apparently decided to make a Jack Nicholson impersonator his best man at his wedding, without telling ... (December 21, 2009)Entertainment Weekly
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Jack Nicholson on Amazon
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Jack: The Biography of Jack Nicholson - $14.95
At a time of life when most people think of retiring, Jack Nicholson remains as energetic and charismatic as ever. Known for his trademark shark's grin and sunglasses, Nichols...Amazon
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Something's Gotta Give - $14.94
Harry Sanborn (Jack Nicholson) is a perennial playboy with a libido much younger than his years. During what was to have been a romantic weekend with his latest infatuation Marin (...Amazon
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - $14.98
A nice rest in a state mental hospital beats a stretch in the pen, right? Randle P. McMurphy (Jack Nicholson), a free-spirited con with lightning in his veins and glib on his tongu...Amazon
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As Good As It Gets - $14.94
Melvin udall an obsessive-compulsive novelist with manhattans meanest mouth. But when his neighbor simon is hospitalized melvin is forced to babysit simons dog. And that unexpected...Amazon
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Five Easy Decades: How Jack Nicholson Became the Biggest Movie Star in Modern Times - $25.95
Praise for Five Easy Decades: How Jack Nicholson Became the Biggest Movie Star in Modern Times "Dennis McDougal is a rare Hollywood reporter: honest, fearless, n...Amazon
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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




