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Quiz about Life and Times of Jack Nicholson

Life and Times of Jack Nicholson Quiz

This quiz is about the life of the great actor, Jack Nicholson. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by NalaMarie. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
NalaMarie

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
57,129

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1914

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (2/10), Guest 76 (6/10), Guest 24 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Jack is an avid fan of the _______________ basketball team? Hint

Lakers

Bulls

Knicks

Sonics

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Question 2 of 10

2. How did Jack find out who he thought was his mother was his grandmother and his 'older sister' was really his mother? Hint

His grandmother told him.

His father told him.

In a magazine article.

A tabloid newspaper.

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Question 3 of 10

3. Jack's birth name is John Joseph Nicholson.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. To whom did Jack Nicholson dedicate the Oscar he won for 'As Good As It Gets'? Hint

His mother.

James Patrick Walsh

Carroll O'Conner

His favorite basketball team.

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many Academy awards has Jack been nominated for AND won during the 1970s, 80s and 90s? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. What did Jack rank in UK's 'Empire' magazine list of 'The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time' in 1997? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. In what year did Jack divorce his first wife, Sandra Knight? Hint

1968

1964

1961

1966

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Question 8 of 10

8. In what year did Jack receive his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame? Hint

1979

1987

1982

1996

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name of the 1971 movie in which Jack wrote, produced and directed?

Answer: ( Three Words)

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many times did Jack appear on 'The Andy Griffith Show' as Marvin Jenkins? Hint

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 18 2024 : Guest 174: 2/10
Apr 06 2024 : Guest 76: 6/10
Mar 28 2024 : Guest 24: 9/10
Mar 11 2024 : Guest 184: 3/10
Mar 08 2024 : Guest 194: 5/10
Mar 06 2024 : Guest 176: 9/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Jack is an avid fan of the _______________ basketball team?

Answer: Lakers

Producers of his films make a schedule to film around any home games that the Lakers have. Jack never misses any of them.

2. How did Jack find out who he thought was his mother was his grandmother and his 'older sister' was really his mother?

Answer: 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.

3. Jack's birth name is John Joseph Nicholson.

Answer: True

Jack was born John Joseph Nicholson on April 22, 1937.

4. To whom did Jack Nicholson dedicate the Oscar he won for 'As Good As It Gets'?

Answer: 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.

5. How many Academy awards has Jack been nominated for AND won during the 1970s, 80s and 90s?

Answer: 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).

6. What did Jack rank in UK's 'Empire' magazine list of 'The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time' in 1997?

Answer: 6

7. In what year did Jack divorce his first wife, Sandra Knight?

Answer: 1968

They were divorced on August 8, 1968. They have a daughter, Jennifer, born in 1965.

8. In what year did Jack receive his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?

Answer: 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.

9. What is the name of the 1971 movie in which Jack wrote, produced and directed?

Answer: Drive He Said

Based on the novel, 'Drive, He Said', this movie didn't do so well.

10. How many times did Jack appear on 'The Andy Griffith Show' as Marvin Jenkins?

Answer: 2

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).

Source: Author NalaMarie

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