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 Nicholson, Jack
April 22, 1937. Jack Nicholson was born April 22, 1937.
| Which movie based on a Stephen King book did Jack star in? | Jack Nicholson
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The Shining. Here's Johnny!
| Jack's character in 'Terms of Endearment' (1983) was _________ ? | Jack Nicholson
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Garrett Breedlove. Garrett was a retired astronaut who lived next door to Aurora.
| What is the name of the film by The Who in which Jack had a small part? | Jack Nicholson
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Tommy. 'Tommy' ... a movie about a pinball wizard ... Jack played the therapist.
| What TV show featured Jack in a small role (he appeared in two episodes)? | Jack Nicholson
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New Jersey. According to most sources he was probably born in New York City, and raised in Neptune, NJ.
| What is the name Jack's character in 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' (1975)? | Jack Nicholson
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Randle P. McMurphy. Randle Patrick McMurphy was the full name of his character. Jack won his first academy award for his role in this movie.
| Jack won his ___ Academy Award in 'As Good As It Gets' (1997) ? | Jack Nicholson
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3rd. These three are: Best Actor for 'One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest' (1975), Best Supporting Actor for 'Terms of Endearment' (1983), and Best Actor again for 'As Good As It Gets' (1997).
sunglasses. Jack wears his trademark sunglasses on almost all occasions...he does this neat forehead trick with them too....it's great.
Lakers. Jack is always at Lakers games.
| What was Jack's character in the 'Witches of Eastwick' (1987)? | Jack Nicholson
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Daryl Van Horne. Jack played the mysterious and handsome Darrell Van Horn ... also known as Satan!
| What was Jack's character in 'As Good As It Gets' (1997)? | Jack Nicholson
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Melvin Udall . Jack performs beautifully as Melvin Udall -- an obsessive-compulsive novelist who learns to be a nice guy.
Nathan Jessup. 'You want the truth? You can't handle the truth!'
Joker. Jack played the Joker. He made that movie worthwhile.
Lakers. Producers of his films make a schedule to film around any home games that the Lakers have. Jack never misses any of them.
In a magazine article.. Jack was raised believing his grandfather, John Nicholson, was his father; his grandmother, Ethel May Nicholson, was his mother; his mother, June Nicholson, was his older sister; and his aunt, Lorraine Nicholson, also believed to be his older sister. The truth was revealed to him years later when a 'Time' magazine researcher revealed the truth while preparing a cover story on him on August 12, 1974.
James Patrick Walsh. He was also known as J.T. Walsh. Jack starred in 'A Few Good Men' and 'Hoffa' with J.T. He died of a heart attack on February 27, 1998, shortly before the 1998 Academy Awards. The movies 'Outside Ozona' and 'The Negotiator' were also dedicated to J.T.
3. Jack won in 1976 for Best Actor in a Leading Role for 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest', Best Actor in a Supporting Role for 'Terms of Endearment' in 1984 and Best Actor in a Leading Role for 'As Good As It Gets' in 1998. His other nominations include 'A Few Good Men' (Best Actor in a Supporting Role), 'Ironweed' (Best Actor in a Leading Role), 'Prizzi's Honor' (Best Actor in a Leading Role), 'Reds' (Best Actor in a Supporting Role), 'Chinatown' (Best Actor in a Leading Role), 'The Last Detail' (Best Actor ina Supporting Role), 'Five Easy Pieces' (Best Actor in a Leading Role) and 'Easy Rider' (Beast Actor in a Supporting Role).
1968. They were divorced on August 8, 1968. They have a daughter, Jennifer, born in 1965.
1996. Jack received his award on the 4th day of December, 1996. His star is the 2077th star to be unveiled. It is located at 6925 Hollywood Blvd.
Drive He Said . Based on the novel, 'Drive, He Said', this movie didn't do so well.
1. Jack appeared twice on the show: once as Marvin Jenkins in the episode titled, "Aunt Bee, the Juror" (October 23, 1967), and once as Mr. Garland in the episode, "Opie Finds a Baby" (November 21, 1966).
April 22, 1937. Jack was born on April 22, 1937 in Neptune, New Jersey. His father abandoned Jack in his childhood. He had one child with Sandra Knight in 1964. He also had two children with Rebecca Broussard, 1991 and 1992, which was the reason why his relationship with Anjelica Houston did not work out. Jack became interested in film while working as an office boy for Metro-Golwyn-Mayer. His first major film role was "Easy Rider" in 1969.
4. Jack played Col. Nathan Jessep (US Marine) in "A Few Good Men", Lt. Andre Duvalier (Army) in "The Terror.", Sergeant Billy Buddusky in "The Last Detail", and a retired Air Force Major Garrett Breedlove in "Terms of Endearment".
Time. "Time" did an article about Jack. While the reporter researched the topic, he uncovered the truth, and it became part of the article.
1994. Jack won the award in 1994, 2 years after his Oscar nomination for "A Few Good Men" and 3 years before his Oscar for best actor in "As Good As it Gets".
As Good As It Gets. His award winning performance in "As Good As It Gets" shows a scene in which he tells Helen Hunt- "You make me wanna be a better man"
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