Why Famous:Widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of his generation. Known particularly for playing dark, neurotic characters, such as in "The Shining", "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and "Chinatown".
Nicholson has won an Academy Award for Best Actor twice, for "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and for the romantic drama "As Good as it Gets".
His 12 Oscar nominations make him the most nominated male actor in history. Nicholson is also the recipient of 6 Golden Globe Awards and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Film Institute.
1962-06-17 Actor Jack Nicholson (25) weds Sandra Knight (22) in Los Angeles
1968-08-08 Actor Jack Nicholson (31) divorces Sandra Knight (28) after 6 years of marriage
Events in the Life of Jack Nicholson
1969-07-14 "Easy Rider", directed by Dennis Hopper, starring himself, Peter Fonda and Jack Nicholson, is released
1974-06-20 "Chinatown", directed by Roman Polanski starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway, is released
1975-01-25 32nd Golden Globes: "Chinatown", Jack Nicholson, & Gena Rowlands win
1975-11-19 "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" based on book by Ken Kesey, directed by Milos Forman and starring Jack Nicholson and Louise Fletcher is released (Academy Awards Best Picture 1976)
1976-01-24 33rd Golden Globes: "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest", Jack Nicholson, & Louise Fletcher win
1976-03-29 48th Academy Awards: "One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest", Jack Nicholson & Louise Fletcher wins
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