- Source of Wealth: Film
- Age: 82
- Birth Place: New York City, New York, U.S.
- Height: 5′ 9¾” (1.77 m)
- Weight: 164 lbs (74.39 kg)
- Marital Status: Single
- Full Name: John Joseph Nicholson
- Nationality: United States
- Date of Birth: April 22, 1937
- Ethnicity: Irish, English, Dutch, Jewish Latvian or Italian
- Occupation: Actor, director, producer,
- Education: Actors Studio
- Children: 5 (Lorraine, Raymond, Jennifer, Honey,Caleb Goddard)
American producer, actor, writer and film director Jack Nicholson has an estimated net worth of $400 million.
John Joseph Nicholson was born on April 22, 1937 in Neptune City, New Jersey, United States. Upon moving to Hollywood, he started working for MGM cartoon studios as a gofer for several animation legends like Joseph Barbera and William Hanna.
His film debut came with The Cry Baby Killer. Eventually, he became a part of projects like The Terror, The Raven, The Little Shop of Horrors, The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, The Shooting, and Ride in the Whirlwind. As a writer, he debuted with the 1967 film titled The Trip which was directed by Roger Corman. Later on, he started appearing in TV and film projects which earned him recognition from several renowned award winning bodies.
One of the films that Nicholson is most associated with is the 1980 thriller movie The Shining. Based on a novel by Stephen King, the film follows the life of a family where Nicholson’s character eventually becomes influenced by supernatural presences. Jack Nicholson added the well-known line of “Here’s Johnny” in the film, which is now a famous movie quote.
Jack Nicholson is a recipient of three Academy awards. Two for the Best Actor category for films One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975) and As Good as It Gets (1997). He earned his Best Supporting Actor Academy award from his performance in Terms of Endearment (1983).
He also won three Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor (drama) category, two Best Actor for musical/comedy category, and one Best Supporting Actor award. Jack Nicholson is also a recipient of three BAFTA Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role and one BAFTA Awards for Best Actor in a Supporting Role category. For Screen Actors Guild Awards, he won an Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for the1997 film titled As Good As It Gets.
From 1962 through 1968, Jack Nicholson was married to Sandra Knight. He has four children named Honey, Lorraine, Raymond and Jennifer. He currently lives in Hollywood Hills, California.