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Jack Nicholson

Bio: John Joseph "Jack" Nicholson (born April 22, 1937) is an American actor, film director, producer and writer. He is renowned for his often dark-themed portrayals of neurotic characters
Born: Thu, Apr 22 1937
Birthplace: Manhattan, New York, USA
Jack Nicholson is 87 years old
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Poster of How to film Space
How to film Space
Jack Nicholson was
86 in How to film Space
as 'Jack Torrance'.
Sat, Mar 09 2024
Poster of AFI Life Achievement Award: 50th Anniversary Special
AFI Life Achievement Award: 50th Anniversary Special
Jack Nicholson was
86 in AFI Life Achievement Award: 50th Anniversary Special
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Dec 30 2023
Poster of Clint Eastwood: The Last Legend
Clint Eastwood: The Last Legend
Jack Nicholson was
85 in Clint Eastwood: The Last Legend
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Nov 13 2022
Poster of Mr. Saturday Night
Mr. Saturday Night
Jack Nicholson was
84 in Mr. Saturday Night
Sat, Nov 13 2021
Poster of Untold: Deal with the Devil
Untold: Deal with the Devil
Jack Nicholson was
84 in Untold: Deal with the Devil
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Aug 17 2021
Poster of Kubrick by Kubrick
Kubrick by Kubrick
Jack Nicholson was
83 in Kubrick by Kubrick
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Oct 22 2020
Poster of Joker: Put on a Happy Face
Joker: Put on a Happy Face
Jack Nicholson was
83 in Joker: Put on a Happy Face
as 'Self'.
Tue, Aug 18 2020
Poster of 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic
Jack Nicholson was
83 in 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jun 09 2020
Poster of Dr. Jack & Mr. Nicholson
Dr. Jack & Mr. Nicholson
Jack Nicholson was
82 in Dr. Jack & Mr. Nicholson
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Jul 21 2019
Poster of Always at The Carlyle
Always at The Carlyle
Jack Nicholson was
81 in Always at The Carlyle
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, May 11 2018
Poster of Jack Nicholson - The Devilish Smile of Hollywood
Jack Nicholson - The Devilish Smile of Hollywood
Jack Nicholson was
80 in Jack Nicholson - The Devilish Smile of Hollywood
as 'Self'.
Sat, Dec 09 2017
Poster of The Chickening
The Chickening
Jack Nicholson was
78 in The Chickening
as 'Jack (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Thu, Sep 10 2015
Poster of Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special
Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special
Jack Nicholson was
77 in Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special
as 'Self'.
Sun, Feb 15 2015
Poster of And the Oscar Goes To...
And the Oscar Goes To...
Jack Nicholson was
76 in And the Oscar Goes To...
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Feb 01 2014
Poster of Close Up
Close Up
Jack Nicholson was
75 in Close Up
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Sep 30 2012
Poster of Corman's World
Corman's World
Jack Nicholson was
74 in Corman's World
as 'Self - Actor'.
Fri, Dec 16 2011
Poster of How Do You Know
How Do You Know
Jack Nicholson was
73 in How Do You Know
as 'Charles'.
Fri, Dec 17 2010
Poster of BBStory: An American Film Renaissance
BBStory: An American Film Renaissance
Jack Nicholson was
73 in BBStory: An American Film Renaissance
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 23 2010
Poster of Drive, He Said: A Cautionary Tale of Campus Revolution and Sexual Freedom
Drive, He Said: A Cautionary Tale of Campus Revolution and Sexual Freedom
Jack Nicholson was
73 in Drive, He Said: A Cautionary Tale of Campus Revolution and Sexual Freedom
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 23 2010
Poster of America Lost and Found: The BBS Story
America Lost and Found: The BBS Story
Jack Nicholson was
73 in America Lost and Found: The BBS Story
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 23 2010
Poster of Soul Searching in 'Five Easy Pieces'
Soul Searching in 'Five Easy Pieces'
Jack Nicholson was
73 in Soul Searching in 'Five Easy Pieces'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 23 2010
Poster of Stardust
Stardust
Jack Nicholson was
73 in Stardust
as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Sat, Oct 16 2010
Poster of I'm Still Here
I'm Still Here
Jack Nicholson was
73 in I'm Still Here
as 'Jack Nicholson'.
Fri, Sep 10 2010
Poster of Mulholland Drive - Ein Hollywood-Mythos
Mulholland Drive - Ein Hollywood-Mythos
Jack Nicholson was
72 in Mulholland Drive - Ein Hollywood-Mythos
as 'Self'.
Sat, Feb 20 2010
Poster of Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired
Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired
Jack Nicholson was
70 in Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired
as 'Self / Jake Gittes (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jan 18 2008
Poster of Notes on an American Film Director at Work
Notes on an American Film Director at Work
Jack Nicholson was
70 in Notes on an American Film Director at Work
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of The Bucket List
The Bucket List
Jack Nicholson was
70 in The Bucket List
as 'Edward Periman Cole'.
Tue, Dec 25 2007
Poster of View from the Overlook: Crafting 'The Shining'
View from the Overlook: Crafting 'The Shining'
Jack Nicholson was
70 in View from the Overlook: Crafting 'The Shining'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 23 2007
Poster of The Visions of Stanley Kubrick
The Visions of Stanley Kubrick
Jack Nicholson was
70 in The Visions of Stanley Kubrick
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 23 2007
Poster of Lost Kubrick: The Unfinished Films of Stanley Kubrick
Lost Kubrick: The Unfinished Films of Stanley Kubrick
Jack Nicholson was
70 in Lost Kubrick: The Unfinished Films of Stanley Kubrick
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 23 2007
Poster of Witness to 'Reds'
Witness to 'Reds'
Jack Nicholson was
69 in Witness to 'Reds'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 17 2006
Poster of The Departed
The Departed
Jack Nicholson was
69 in The Departed
as 'Francis 'Frank' Costello'.
Wed, Oct 04 2006
Poster of A Concert for Hurricane Relief
A Concert for Hurricane Relief
Jack Nicholson was
68 in A Concert for Hurricane Relief
as 'Presenter'.
Fri, Sep 02 2005
Poster of Something's Gotta Give
Something's Gotta Give
Jack Nicholson was
66 in Something's Gotta Give
as 'Harry Sanborn'.
Fri, Dec 12 2003
Poster of Anger Management
Anger Management
Jack Nicholson was
65 in Anger Management
as 'Dr. Buddy Rydell'.
Fri, Apr 11 2003
Poster of About Schmidt
About Schmidt
Jack Nicholson was
65 in About Schmidt
as 'Warren Schmidt'.
Thu, Dec 12 2002
Poster of Paul McCartney: Back in the U.S.
Paul McCartney: Back in the U.S.
Jack Nicholson was
65 in Paul McCartney: Back in the U.S.
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 26 2002
Poster of The Kid Stays in the Picture
The Kid Stays in the Picture
Jack Nicholson was
65 in The Kid Stays in the Picture
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Aug 16 2002
Poster of America: A Tribute to Heroes
America: A Tribute to Heroes
Jack Nicholson was
64 in America: A Tribute to Heroes
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 21 2001
Poster of Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures
Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures
Jack Nicholson was
64 in Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures
as 'Self'.
Wed, May 02 2001
Poster of The Pledge
The Pledge
Jack Nicholson was
63 in The Pledge
as 'Jerry Black'.
Fri, Jan 19 2001
Poster of Velocity
Velocity
Jack Nicholson was
62 in Velocity
as 'Johnny Varron (young) (archive footage)'.
Thu, Dec 02 1999
Poster of As Good as It Gets
As Good as It Gets
Jack Nicholson was
60 in As Good as It Gets
as 'Melvin Udall'.
Fri, Dec 19 1997
Poster of The Evening Star
The Evening Star
Jack Nicholson was
59 in The Evening Star
as 'Garrett Breedlove'.
Wed, Dec 25 1996
Poster of Mars Attacks!
Mars Attacks!
Jack Nicholson was
59 in Mars Attacks!
as 'President Dale / Art Land'.
Fri, Dec 13 1996
Poster of Blood and Wine
Blood and Wine
Jack Nicholson was
59 in Blood and Wine
as 'Alex'.
Thu, Oct 03 1996
Poster of Shirley Maclaine: Kicking Up Her Heels
Shirley Maclaine: Kicking Up Her Heels
Jack Nicholson was
59 in Shirley Maclaine: Kicking Up Her Heels
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, May 19 1996
Poster of The Crossing Guard
The Crossing Guard
Jack Nicholson was
58 in The Crossing Guard
as 'Freddy Gale'.
Wed, Nov 15 1995
Poster of The Rolling Stones - Totally Stripped
The Rolling Stones - Totally Stripped
Jack Nicholson was
58 in The Rolling Stones - Totally Stripped
as 'Self'.
Thu, Aug 03 1995
Poster of The Rolling Stones: Stripped
The Rolling Stones: Stripped
Jack Nicholson was
58 in The Rolling Stones: Stripped
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jul 04 1995
Poster of Wolf
Wolf
Jack Nicholson was
57 in Wolf
as 'Will Randall'.
Fri, Jun 17 1994
Poster of Hoffa
Hoffa
Jack Nicholson was
55 in Hoffa
as 'James R. 'Jimmy' Hoffa'.
Fri, Dec 25 1992
Poster of A Few Good Men
A Few Good Men
Jack Nicholson was
55 in A Few Good Men
as 'Col. Nathan R. Jessep'.
Fri, Dec 11 1992
Poster of Man Trouble
Man Trouble
Jack Nicholson was
55 in Man Trouble
as 'Harry Bliss'.
Fri, Jul 17 1992
Poster of The Two Jakes
The Two Jakes
Jack Nicholson was
53 in The Two Jakes
as 'J.J. "Jake" Gittes'.
Fri, Aug 10 1990
Poster of Batman
Batman
Jack Nicholson was
52 in Batman
as 'Joker / Jack Napier'.
Wed, Jun 21 1989
Poster of Ironweed
Ironweed
Jack Nicholson was
50 in Ironweed
as 'Francis Phelan'.
Fri, Dec 18 1987
Poster of Broadcast News
Broadcast News
Jack Nicholson was
50 in Broadcast News
as 'Bill Rorich'.
Wed, Dec 16 1987
Poster of Creepy Classics
Creepy Classics
Jack Nicholson was
50 in Creepy Classics
as 'Rexford Bedlo - (archive footage)'.
Thu, Oct 01 1987
Poster of The Witches of Eastwick
The Witches of Eastwick
Jack Nicholson was
50 in The Witches of Eastwick
as 'Daryl Van Horne'.
Fri, Jun 12 1987
Poster of Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories
Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories
Jack Nicholson was
49 in Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories
as 'Narrator'.
Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Barbra Streisand: One Voice
Barbra Streisand: One Voice
Jack Nicholson was
49 in Barbra Streisand: One Voice
as 'Self - Audience Member (uncredited)'.
Sat, Dec 27 1986
Poster of The Elephant's Child
The Elephant's Child
Jack Nicholson was
49 in The Elephant's Child
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Mon, Sep 01 1986
Poster of Heartburn
Heartburn
Jack Nicholson was
49 in Heartburn
as 'Mark'.
Fri, Jul 25 1986
Poster of Live Aid
Live Aid
Jack Nicholson was
48 in Live Aid
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jul 13 1985
Poster of Prizzi's Honor
Prizzi's Honor
Jack Nicholson was
48 in Prizzi's Honor
as 'Charley Partanna'.
Fri, Jun 14 1985
Poster of Terms of Endearment
Terms of Endearment
Jack Nicholson was
46 in Terms of Endearment
as 'Garrett Breedlove'.
Sun, Nov 20 1983
Poster of The Border
The Border
Jack Nicholson was
44 in The Border
as 'Charlie Smith'.
Fri, Jan 29 1982
Poster of Reds
Reds
Jack Nicholson was
44 in Reds
as 'Eugene O'Neill'.
Fri, Dec 25 1981
Poster of The Postman Always Rings Twice
The Postman Always Rings Twice
Jack Nicholson was
43 in The Postman Always Rings Twice
as 'Frank Chambers'.
Fri, Mar 20 1981
Poster of Making 'The Shining'
Making 'The Shining'
Jack Nicholson was
43 in Making 'The Shining'
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 04 1980
Poster of The Shining
The Shining
Jack Nicholson was
43 in The Shining
as 'Jack Torrance'.
Fri, May 23 1980
Poster of Goin' South
Goin' South
Jack Nicholson was
41 in Goin' South
as 'Henry Moon'.
Fri, Oct 06 1978
Poster of The Last Tycoon
The Last Tycoon
Jack Nicholson was
39 in The Last Tycoon
as 'Brimmer'.
Thu, Nov 18 1976
Poster of The Missouri Breaks
The Missouri Breaks
Jack Nicholson was
39 in The Missouri Breaks
as 'Tom Logan'.
Wed, May 19 1976
Poster of TVTV Looks at the Oscars
TVTV Looks at the Oscars
Jack Nicholson was
38 in TVTV Looks at the Oscars
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 30 1976
Poster of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Jack Nicholson was
38 in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
as 'Randle Patrick McMurphy'.
Wed, Nov 19 1975
Poster of The Fortune
The Fortune
Jack Nicholson was
38 in The Fortune
as 'Oscar 'Dix' Sullivan'.
Tue, May 20 1975
Poster of Tommy
Tommy
Jack Nicholson was
37 in Tommy
as 'The Specialist'.
Wed, Mar 19 1975
Poster of The Passenger
The Passenger
Jack Nicholson was
37 in The Passenger
as 'David Locke'.
Fri, Feb 28 1975
Poster of Chinatown
Chinatown
Jack Nicholson was
37 in Chinatown
as 'J.J. 'Jake' Gittes'.
Thu, Jun 20 1974
Poster of The Last Detail
The Last Detail
Jack Nicholson was
36 in The Last Detail
as 'SM1 Billy 'Bad Ass' Buddusky'.
Tue, Dec 11 1973
Poster of The King of Marvin Gardens
The King of Marvin Gardens
Jack Nicholson was
35 in The King of Marvin Gardens
as 'David Staebler'.
Thu, Oct 12 1972
Poster of Yoko Ono: This Is Not Here
Yoko Ono: This Is Not Here
Jack Nicholson was
35 in Yoko Ono: This Is Not Here
as 'Self'.
Thu, May 11 1972
Poster of A Safe Place
A Safe Place
Jack Nicholson was
34 in A Safe Place
as 'Mitch'.
Fri, Oct 01 1971
Poster of Carnal Knowledge
Carnal Knowledge
Jack Nicholson was
34 in Carnal Knowledge
as 'Jonathan'.
Wed, Jun 30 1971
Poster of Drive, He Said
Drive, He Said
Jack Nicholson was
34 in Drive, He Said
as 'Annoyed Bearded Guy'.
Sun, Jun 13 1971
Poster of Five Easy Pieces
Five Easy Pieces
Jack Nicholson was
33 in Five Easy Pieces
as 'Robert Eroica Dupea'.
Sat, Sep 12 1970
Poster of On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
Jack Nicholson was
33 in On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
as 'Tad Pringle'.
Wed, Jun 17 1970
Poster of Rebel Rousers
Rebel Rousers
Jack Nicholson was
32 in Rebel Rousers
as 'Bunny'.
Wed, Apr 01 1970
Poster of Easy Rider
Easy Rider
Jack Nicholson was
32 in Easy Rider
as 'George Hanson'.
Thu, Jun 26 1969
Poster of Head
Head
Jack Nicholson was
31 in Head
as 'Jack Nicholson (uncredited)'.
Wed, Nov 06 1968
Poster of Psych-Out
Psych-Out
Jack Nicholson was
30 in Psych-Out
as 'Stoney'.
Wed, Mar 06 1968
Poster of The Movie Orgy
The Movie Orgy
Jack Nicholson was
30 in The Movie Orgy
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
Jack Nicholson was
30 in The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
as 'Gino, Hit Man (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 30 1967
Poster of Hells Angels on Wheels
Hells Angels on Wheels
Jack Nicholson was
30 in Hells Angels on Wheels
as 'Poet'.
Thu, Jun 01 1967
Poster of Ride in the Whirlwind
Ride in the Whirlwind
Jack Nicholson was
29 in Ride in the Whirlwind
as 'Wes'.
Sun, Oct 23 1966
Poster of The Shooting
The Shooting
Jack Nicholson was
29 in The Shooting
as 'Billy Spear'.
Thu, Jun 02 1966
Poster of Back Door to Hell
Back Door to Hell
Jack Nicholson was
27 in Back Door to Hell
as 'Burnett'.
Sat, Dec 19 1964
Poster of Flight to Fury
Flight to Fury
Jack Nicholson was
27 in Flight to Fury
as 'Jay Wickham'.
Fri, Aug 07 1964
Poster of Ensign Pulver
Ensign Pulver
Jack Nicholson was
27 in Ensign Pulver
as 'Yeoman Dolan'.
Fri, Jul 31 1964
Poster of The Terror
The Terror
Jack Nicholson was
26 in The Terror
as 'Lt. Andre Duvalier'.
Mon, Jun 17 1963
Poster of The Raven
The Raven
Jack Nicholson was
25 in The Raven
as 'Rexford Bedlo'.
Fri, Jan 25 1963
Poster of The Broken Land
The Broken Land
Jack Nicholson was
24 in The Broken Land
as 'Will'.
Sat, Mar 31 1962
Poster of Studs Lonigan
Studs Lonigan
Jack Nicholson was
23 in Studs Lonigan
as 'Weary Reilly'.
Thu, Sep 01 1960
Poster of The Little Shop of Horrors
The Little Shop of Horrors
Jack Nicholson was
23 in The Little Shop of Horrors
as 'Wilbur Force'.
Fri, Aug 05 1960
Poster of The Wild Ride
The Wild Ride
Jack Nicholson was
23 in The Wild Ride
as 'Johnny Varron'.
Fri, Jun 17 1960
Poster of Too Soon to Love
Too Soon to Love
Jack Nicholson was
22 in Too Soon to Love
as 'Buddy'.
Mon, Feb 01 1960
Poster of The Cry Baby Killer
The Cry Baby Killer
Jack Nicholson was
21 in The Cry Baby Killer
as 'Jimmy Wallace'.
Fri, Aug 15 1958

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Basketball: A Love Story
Basketball: A Love Story
Jack Nicholson was
81+ in Basketball: A Love Story
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 18 2018
Poster of My Spy Family
My Spy Family
Jack Nicholson was
70+ in My Spy Family
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 01 2007
Poster of Celebrities Uncensored
Celebrities Uncensored
Jack Nicholson was
66+ in Celebrities Uncensored
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 04 2003
Poster of Star Life
Star Life
Jack Nicholson was
53+ in Star Life
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 04 1990
Poster of The Kennedy Center Honors
The Kennedy Center Honors
Jack Nicholson was
41+ in The Kennedy Center Honors
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Dec 28 1978
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Jack Nicholson was
38+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Cameo (uncredited), Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of The Guns of Will Sonnett
The Guns of Will Sonnett
Jack Nicholson was
30+ in The Guns of Will Sonnett
as 'Tom Murdock'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 08 1967
Poster of Goldene Kamera Verleihung
Goldene Kamera Verleihung
Jack Nicholson was
28+ in Goldene Kamera Verleihung
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 25 1966
Poster of Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
Jack Nicholson was
27+ in Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1964
Poster of Little Amy
Little Amy
Jack Nicholson was
24+ in Little Amy
as 'Jefferson City Coach'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 01 1962
Poster of Dr. Kildare
Dr. Kildare
Jack Nicholson was
24+ in Dr. Kildare
as 'Jaime Angel'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1961
Poster of The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show
Jack Nicholson was
23+ in The Andy Griffith Show
as 'Mr. Garland, Marvin Jenkins'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1960
Poster of The Barbara Stanwyck Show
The Barbara Stanwyck Show
Jack Nicholson was
23+ in The Barbara Stanwyck Show
as 'Bud'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1960
Poster of Mr. Lucky
Mr. Lucky
Jack Nicholson was
22+ in Mr. Lucky
as 'Martin'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 24 1959
Poster of Hawaiian Eye
Hawaiian Eye
Jack Nicholson was
22+ in Hawaiian Eye
as 'Tony Morgan'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 07 1959
Poster of Bronco
Bronco
Jack Nicholson was
21+ in Bronco
as 'Bob Doolin'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 1958
Poster of Sea Hunt
Sea Hunt
Jack Nicholson was
20+ in Sea Hunt
as 'John Stark'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1958
Poster of Matinee Theater
Matinee Theater
Jack Nicholson was
18+ in Matinee Theater
as 'Musician's Son'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 31 1955
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Jack Nicholson was
15+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953