Jack Nicholson is a revered actor, who has given us some of the most versatile performances across genres. Over the last six decades, he has played many memorable characters that have made a ... John Joseph Nicholson (born April 22, 1937) is an American retired actor, director, producer and writer. He started out as a writer and part-time actor. He became a star in 1969 when he had a small part in the movie Easy Rider. He has won three Oscars, for As Good as it Gets, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, and Terms of Endearment. He is one of the fans for Los Angeles Lakers. Nicholson is one of only two actors who have been nominated for an Academy Award for acting in every decade from ... Jack Nicholson turns 88 on Tuesday, April 22, 2025! Look back at the Academy Award-winning actor's most iconic movies and milestone family moments and see what his life looks like now Jack Nicholson is one of the most prominent American motion-picture actors of his generation, especially noted for his versatile portrayals of unconventional, alienated outsiders. Among his notable films are Chinatown, One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest, The Shining, Batman, A Few Good Men, and As Good as It Gets.
