John Joseph Jack Nicholson is a long time successful American actor, writer, film director who is reining the English Film industry for more than 60 years with an estimated net worth of $400 million.
Nicholson was one among the most popular actor of his generation. He is well known for his charm, quick wits, and last but not the least- a trademark smile.
He has a great ability of quotable quotes, like- My motto is: more good times.
He was born on April 22, 1937, in Neptune City, New Jersey, Los Angeles. His parents were John and Ethel May Nicholson. His sister, June Nicholson was also a talented actress. She died of cancer in 1963.
Later from the reports of media, it was found out that June was his mother and John and Ethel were his mother’s parents He tied knot with Sandra Knight from 1962 to 1968.
He has four children-Honey, Lorraine, Raymond and Jennifer. Currently he lives in Hollywood Hills, California.
Nicholson attended the Manasquan High School. He had high grades, but Nicholson was not interested in College. He worked part-time in a toy store and later landed in a job as gopher in the animation department of MGM studios.
Nicholson was an attractive young man, who was noticed by an MGM producer and made him join the acting classes of Jeff Corey as well as landed him on an apprenticeship at The Players Ring Theatre.
Nicholson’s debut film was –The Cry Baby Killer, in the year 1958 which was a low budget crime movie. He continued to act in low budget horror movies.
The breakthrough performance was made in the movie Easy Rider as an alcoholic Lawyer, George Hanson in the year 1965.
Based on his performance in the film, he was nominated for Academy award for the best supporting role.
Nicholson is a renowned American actor, screen-writer, and director. He was awarded the Academy award three times, two for Best actor for- One flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest released in the year 1975 and the other one in 1997 for the movie – As Good As It Gets. He also earned the best supporting acting award for the movie –Teams of Endearment.
He also became a nominee for the Academy award 9 times. He also won the Golden Globe awards for best actor.
He has acted in some of the great films of Hollywood which includes, China Town, One Flew over Cuckoo’s Nest, and the iconic starring in –The Shining as Jack. The first film under his direction was Drive, He said in 1971.
Jack Nicholson is one among the richest Oscar winners of all times. He has a net worth of $400Million.
Nicholson owns a single-story home in Malibu. It is a plush home with great interior design with marvellous view of mountains and ocean. The actor also has a 5-bedroom house in Aspen. Nicholson also owns properties in Mulholland drive, Beverly Hills, California. The plush homes of Nicholson total about 2.92 acres.
The billionaire actor also owns a 0.41-acre house in Hollywood Hills.
The renowned three times Oscar winner celebrated his 79th birthday recently.
Quick Summary:
Full name: John Joseph Jack Nicholson
Date of birth: 22 April 1937
Birth place: Neptune City, New Jersey, United States
Age: 79 Years
Profession: Actor, Screenwriter, Film Director, Film Producer
Height: 1.77 m
Weight: 72 Kg
Net worth: $400 million
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