Jack Nicholson is an American actor, producer, and screenwriter, celebrated for his versatile performances across five decades of filmmaking. After earning his first Academy Award nomination for his breakthrough performance in 1969’s Easy Rider, Jack Nicholson went on to establish himself as one of Hollywood’s most celebrated actors, producers, and screenwriters, known for his versatile performances spanning five decades. Nicholson made his film debut in 1958 with the B-movie The Cry Baby Killer, subsequently appearing in Roger Corman films such as 1960’s The Little Shop of Horrors and taking on numerous guest roles in television series. Demonstrating early versatility, he ventured behind the camera as a screenwriter for 1967’s The Trip and co-wrote Head (1968) for The Monkees.

Beyond his numerous acclaimed performances and three Academy Awards, Nicholson has received an unprecedented twelve Academy Award nominations across five different decades, a record for a male actor. His extensive list of honors includes seven Golden Globe Awards, the American Film Institute’s Life Achievement Award in 1994, and a prestigious Kennedy Center Honor in 2001. Further recognition for his contributions to cinema and culture includes an induction into the California Hall of Fame in 2008, the New Jersey Hall of Fame in 2010, and an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from Brown University in 2011.