• Date of Birth: April 22, 1937
  • Place of Birth: New York City, New York
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Jack Nicholson Biography

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Jack Nicholson is a superemely versatile talent and perhaps the most charistmatic actor ever to step in front of the camera, He has managed to create a whole gallery of fascinating, fully delveloped characters, with a creative vison and boundless passion. he holds your attention like a vise, in a word he's magnetic.


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John Joseph "Jack" Nicholson is a highly successful, iconic American method actor known for his often dark-themed portrayals of neurotic characters.

He has been nominated for an Academy Award 12 times (winning 3 of them), more than any other male actor. He has also won seven Golden Globe Awards and he received a Kennedy Center Honors in 2001.
Among his notable film credits are The Shining (1980), Batman (1989), A Few Good Men (1992), and As Good As it Gets (1997).

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Jack Nicholson Information:
Full Name: John Joseph Nicholson
Hair color Dark Brown
Eye colorhhhh Hazel
Height: 5' 9¾" (1.77 m)
Zodiac/ Star Sign: Taurus
Nationality: American (United States)
Nickname(s): Jack
Notable feature(s): Shark's grin and sunglasses
Education: Manasquan High School, Manasquan, NJ (1953)
Family: Daughters: Jennifer, Honey and Lorraine Nicholson
Sons: Caleb and Ray Nicholson


Father: Donald Nicholson
Mother: June Nicholson
Sisters: Lorraine, Donna and Pamela
Resides in: Los Angeles, California
Religious affiliations: Atheist
Political affiliation: Democratic
Personal interests/hobbies: Enjoys watching professional wrestling
Long-time L. A. Lakers supporter
Charities/Causes: Jack Nicholson has supported the following charities:

  • ActionAid
  • Casey Lee Ball Foundation
  • Hole in the Wall Gang

Nicholson has also supported the following causes:

  • AIDS
  • Cancer
  • Children
  • Health
  • Human Rights
  • Hunger
  • Poverty
Nicholson took part in the America: A Tribute to Heroes charity telethon for victims of 9/11.

Jack also hosted the JACK NICHOLSON/ RUDY DURAN Celebrity Golf Classic with Dennis Hopper and Don Cheadle to raise money for children’s charities.
Other: His Mulholland Drive home once shared a driveway with Marlon Brando's home




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  • Dannyrovira
    Well Jack Nicholson fans, Mr. Nicholson is now at work on a untitled James L. Brooks project for 2010. I shall keep all of you posted on any updated news on this movie project.
    posted 34 days ago
  • Australia4ever
    I would like to know how can i become a Flixster Expert on Jack Nicholson,He is my favourite actor do have more information on this actor..
    posted 43 days ago
  • Suespells13
    He can take me for a ride anytime. Easy Rider
    posted 64 days ago
  • ycr28
    HE IS ONE AND ONLY THE WORLD CAN HAVE!! WHAT AN A BRILLIANT BRILLIANT MAN!!!
    posted 106 days ago
  • xobabygreekox
    Every single movie with Jack in it, I love.
    He is an amazing actor with so much talent.
    I hope that one day I get to meet him in real life, shake he's hand and tell him how much I love his movies. hihi :)
    posted 146 days ago
  • NEWYORKLIZ34
    GOOD MORNING MR.JACK NICHOLSON!!!!! HOW ARE U DOING THIS FINE MORNING SIR!!!! AND HOWS UR HEALTH DOING!!!! I LOVE ALL OF UR MOVIE AND YOU'RE THE GREATS ACTOR OF ALL TIMES AND HAPPY LATE B-DAY TO U AND MANY MORE YEARS TO COME AND MUCH MORE...... FROM YOUR FAN ELIZABETH!!!!!!
    posted 263 days ago
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    posted 286 days ago
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    Jack:

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