Jack Nicholson, Born 22 April 1937, is an iconic American actor and filmmaker. Known for his versatility, he has won three Academy Awards and is regarded as one of the greatest actors of all time, with memorable roles in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, The Shining, and A Few Good Men.
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| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | John Joseph Nicholson |
| Father | Unknown (His true parentage was discovered later in life) |
| Mother | June Frances Nicholson |
| Siblings | Lorraine Nicholson (Half-Sister) |
| Spouses | None (Has had high-profile relationships but never married) |
| Children | Jennifer Nicholson, Caleb Goddard, Lorraine Nicholson, Ray Nicholson |
| Grandparents | Maternal Grandparents raised him as their own child |
| Notable Relatives | None publicly known |
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| April 22, 1937 | Born in Neptune City, New Jersey, USA, and raised by his grandmother, believing she was his mother. |
| 1954 | Moved to Los Angeles, California, to pursue acting and started working at MGM as an office assistant. |
| 1958 | Made his film debut in The Cry Baby Killer. |
| 1960s | Began collaborating with filmmaker Roger Corman, gaining recognition in low-budget films. |
| 1970 | Rose to fame with his role in Five Easy Pieces, earning his first Academy Award nomination. |
| 1974 | Starred in Chinatown, considered one of his finest performances. |
| 1975 | Won his first Academy Award for Best Actor for One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. |
| 1980 | Starred as Jack Torrance in The Shining, directed by Stanley Kubrick. |
| 1989 | Portrayed the Joker in Tim Burton’s Batman, earning critical acclaim and commercial success. |
| 1997 | Won his second Academy Award for Best Actor for As Good as It Gets. |
| 2003 | Received his third Oscar, this time for Best Supporting Actor, for Terms of Endearment. |
| 1962-1968 | Married Sandra Knight, with whom he has one daughter, Jennifer Nicholson. |
| Ongoing | Known for his bachelor lifestyle, having several high-profile relationships but no remarriage. |
| 2010 | Officially retired from acting, citing memory-related challenges. |
| Ongoing | Lives a private life in Los Angeles and is regarded as one of the greatest actors of all time. |