Jack Nicholson & his dubbing voice Joachim Kerzel

In his youth, John Joseph Nicholson was a rebellious spirit and had difficulties at school. After graduating from Manasquan High in 1954, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue his career as an actor. He initially worked as an office clerk at MGM Studios and took acting lessons on the side.

 

He made his first steps in the film industry in the late 1950s, playing small supporting roles in films such as "The Cry Baby Killer" (1958) and "Too Soon to Love" (1960). Although these films were not particularly successful, Nicholson caught the attention of directors and critics with his talent and screen presence.

 

In addition to his successful film career, Nicholson also had an eventful private life. He was known for his relationships with prominent women such as Anjelica Huston, Rebecca Broussard and Lara Flynn Boyle. Nicholson has five children from various relationships, including actress Jennifer Nicholson.

 

His breakthrough came in 1969 with the film "Easy Rider", in which he played the role of alcoholic and drug-addicted lawyer George Hanson. This role earned him an Oscar nomination and established him as one of the most sought-after actors of his time. Nicholson continued his success with films such as "Five Easy Pieces" (1970), "The Last Squad" (1973) and "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" (1975), for which he won his first Oscar for Best Actor.

 

In the following decades, Nicholson cemented his reputation as a versatile actor and played in a variety of genres. He appeared in dramas such as "Reds" (1981) and "Terms Of Endearment" (1983) as well as comedies such as "The Sting" (1973) and "As Good As It Gets" (1997).

 

Although Nicholson has not taken on any new film projects since 2010, he remains an icon of American cinema. His distinctive voice, charismatic appearance and ability to transform himself into a wide variety of roles have made him a legend. Jack Nicholson will always be remembered as one of the greatest actors of all time.

 

90 awards & 105 nominations

 

Nicholson has won several Oscars for his performances and is still the actor with the most nominations in the history of the Academy Awards.

We have listed some of his best and most famous films here:

 

2010: How Do You Know

2007: The Bucket List

2006: The Departed 

2003: Something's Gotta Give

2003: Anger Management

2002: About Schmidt

1997: As Good As It Gets

1996: Blood and Wine

1994: Wolf 

1992: Man Trouble 

1990: The Two Jakes

1986: Heartburn 

1985: Prizzi's Honor

1982: The Border

1980: The Shining 

1978: Goin' South

1976: The Missouri Breaks

1975: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

1975: Professione: reporter

1974: Chinatown

1966: The Shooting 

1966: Ride the Whirlwind 

1963: The Terror 

1958: The Cry Baby Killer