Jack Nicholson is one of the best actors to grace the silver screen in the past fifty years. His glittering career has brought him fame, wealth, recognition and most importantly of all: respect. Here are some facts about the great man that you may not know:-
He used to be a messenger boy for the MGM cartoon department.
Jack resides on "Bay Boy Drive", or Mulholland Drive as it is also known. Former residents included Marlon Brando and Warren Beatty, hence the 'Bad Boy' tag.
Nicholson has not appeared on a talk show since 1971, and often refuses to do interviews.
He is a childhood friend of Danny DeVito. Their collective relatives ran a hair salon together.
Jack has been nominated for the Best Actor Oscar in 5 separate decades: 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s.
Nicholson is one of only a few actors to win Best Supporting Actor Oscar after winning the Best Actor Oscar.
Jack attended his 50th Year High School Reunion at Manasquan High School, New Jersey in 2004.
The character "Shipwreck" from the animated GI Joe series of the 1980s was partially based on him.
Loves professional wrestling (his favourites including John Cena and Ric Flair) and the LA Lakers, for whom he rarely misses a home game.
Nicholson bought Marlon Brando's bungalow following his death in 2004 for $3.4 million, then promptly demolished it.
Jack is tied with Daniel Day-Lewis and Walter Brennan for the most Best Actor Oscar Wins with 3 each.
His art collection includes pieces by Matisse and Warhol. It has an estimated value of $100 million.
Nicholson's trademark sunglasses have prescription lenses. He is very short sighted.
As of 2009, Nicholson had an estimated wealth of $240 million dollars.
Thanks to IMDB.com
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