Nicholson, Jack
Overview
| Works: | 1,262 works in 5,711 publications in 14 languages and 88,634 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Comedy films Film adaptations Horror films Romantic comedy films History Action and adventure films Film noir Gangster films Thrillers (Motion pictures) |
| Roles: | Actor, Performer, Director, Narrator, Author of screenplay, Producer, Other, Author, Scenarist, Costume designer, Storyteller, Interviewee, fmd, Film editor, pmn, Composer, Author of introduction, Contributor, Singer, Conceptor, Adapter, Dedicatee, Creator, Restager |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Jack Nicholson
- Jack's life : a biography of Jack Nicholson by Patrick McGilligan( Book )
- Nicholson : a biography by Marc Eliot( Book )
- Jack Nicholson : the early years by Robert Crane( )
- Hollywood hellraisers : the wild lives and fast times of Marlon Brando, Dennis Hopper, Warren Beatty, and Jack Nicholson by Robert Sellers( Book )
- Jack, the great seducer : the life and many loves of Jack Nicholson by Edward Douglas( Book )
- Acting male : masculinities in the films of James Stewart, Jack Nicholson, and Clint Eastwood by Dennis Bingham( Book )
- Five easy decades : how Jack Nicholson became the biggest movie star in modern times by Dennis McDougal( Book )
- Jack Nicholson : the life and times of an actor on the edge by Peter Thompson( Book )
- Jack Nicholson : an unauthorized biography by Donald Shepherd( Book )
- The films of Jack Nicholson by Douglas Brode( Book )
- Jack Nicholson : a biography by David Downing( Book )
- Jack Nicholson, face to face by Robert Crane( Book )
- Star actors in the Hollywood renaissance : representing rough rebels by Daniel Smith-Rowsey( Book )
- Becoming Jack Nicholson : the masculine persona from Easy rider to The shining by Shaun R Karli( Book )
- The joker's wild : the biography of Jack Nicholson by J. E. S Parker( Book )
- The essential Jack Nicholson by James L Neibaur( Book )
- Wild : the biography of Jack Nicholson by John Parker( Book )
- Jack Nicholson by Beverly Walker( Book )
- Jack : the biography of Jack Nicolson by John Parker( Book )
- Bad boy drive : the wild lives and fast times of Marlon Brando, Dennis Hopper, Warren Beatty and Jack Nicholson by Robert Sellers( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Jack Nicholson
One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest by
Miloš Forman(
Visual
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200 editions published between 1975 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 4,845 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of a man whose rebelliousness pits him against the head nurse of a mental ward and the full spectrum of institutional repression
200 editions published between 1975 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 4,845 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of a man whose rebelliousness pits him against the head nurse of a mental ward and the full spectrum of institutional repression
The shining by
Stanley Kubrick(
Visual
)
216 editions published between 1979 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 4,145 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young boy and his parents spend the winter in a resort hotel which is possessed by ghosts of its evil past
216 editions published between 1979 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 4,145 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young boy and his parents spend the winter in a resort hotel which is possessed by ghosts of its evil past
Chinatown by
Roman Polanski(
Visual
)
248 editions published between 1974 and 2019 in 9 languages and held by 4,009 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Private eye Jake Gittes, living off the murky moral climate of sunbaked, pre-war Southern California is hired by a beautiful socialite to investigate her husband's extra-marital affair. Gittes is swept into a maelstrom of double dealings and deadly deceits, uncovering a web of personal and political scandals that come crashing together for one, unforgettable night in Chinatown
248 editions published between 1974 and 2019 in 9 languages and held by 4,009 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Private eye Jake Gittes, living off the murky moral climate of sunbaked, pre-war Southern California is hired by a beautiful socialite to investigate her husband's extra-marital affair. Gittes is swept into a maelstrom of double dealings and deadly deceits, uncovering a web of personal and political scandals that come crashing together for one, unforgettable night in Chinatown
Easy rider by
Dennis Hopper(
Visual
)
166 editions published between 1969 and 2017 in 9 languages and held by 3,431 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two motorcyclists travel across the U.S. in search of the real America
166 editions published between 1969 and 2017 in 9 languages and held by 3,431 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two motorcyclists travel across the U.S. in search of the real America
The Departed by
Martin Scorsese(
Visual
)
109 editions published between 2006 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 3,303 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In South Boston, the state police force are waging a war on Irish-American organized crime. Undercover cop Billy Costigan is assigned to infiltrate the mob syndicate, which is run by gangland chief Frank Costello. Billy quickly gains Costello's confidence. Colin Sullivan is a hardened young criminal who has infiltrated the police department as an informer for the syndicate. Colin is rising to a position of power within the Special Investigation Unit. Each man becomes deeply consumed by his double life, gathering information about the plans and counter-plans of the operations he has penetrated. But when it becomes clear to both the mob and the police that there are moles in their midst, Billy and Colin are suddenly thrust into danger. Afraid of being caught and exposed to the enemy, they each must race to uncover the identity of the other man in time to save himself
109 editions published between 2006 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 3,303 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In South Boston, the state police force are waging a war on Irish-American organized crime. Undercover cop Billy Costigan is assigned to infiltrate the mob syndicate, which is run by gangland chief Frank Costello. Billy quickly gains Costello's confidence. Colin Sullivan is a hardened young criminal who has infiltrated the police department as an informer for the syndicate. Colin is rising to a position of power within the Special Investigation Unit. Each man becomes deeply consumed by his double life, gathering information about the plans and counter-plans of the operations he has penetrated. But when it becomes clear to both the mob and the police that there are moles in their midst, Billy and Colin are suddenly thrust into danger. Afraid of being caught and exposed to the enemy, they each must race to uncover the identity of the other man in time to save himself
As good as it gets by
James L Brooks(
Visual
)
110 editions published between 1985 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 3,122 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Melvin Udall is an obsessive-compulsive novelist with Manhattan's meanest mouth. But when his gay neighbor Simon is hospitalized, Melvin is forced to babysit Simon's dog. And that unexpected act of kindness-- along with waitress Carol Connelly-- helps put Melvin back in the human race
110 editions published between 1985 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 3,122 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Melvin Udall is an obsessive-compulsive novelist with Manhattan's meanest mouth. But when his gay neighbor Simon is hospitalized, Melvin is forced to babysit Simon's dog. And that unexpected act of kindness-- along with waitress Carol Connelly-- helps put Melvin back in the human race
A few good men by
Rob Reiner(
Visual
)
89 editions published between 1992 and 2017 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 2,888 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Cruise stars as a brash Navy lawyer who's teamed with a gung-ho litigator in a politically-explosive murder case. Charged with defending two Marines accused of killing a fellow soldier, they are confronted with complex issues of loyalty and honor - including its most sacred code and its most formidable warrior
89 editions published between 1992 and 2017 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 2,888 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Cruise stars as a brash Navy lawyer who's teamed with a gung-ho litigator in a politically-explosive murder case. Charged with defending two Marines accused of killing a fellow soldier, they are confronted with complex issues of loyalty and honor - including its most sacred code and its most formidable warrior
Terms of endearment by
James L Brooks(
Visual
)
64 editions published between 1983 and 2019 in 3 languages and held by 2,776 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A comedy-drama about the evolving relationship over 30 years of a mother and daughter
64 editions published between 1983 and 2019 in 3 languages and held by 2,776 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A comedy-drama about the evolving relationship over 30 years of a mother and daughter
The Bucket List by
Serge Frydman(
Visual
)
52 editions published between 2007 and 2013 in 6 languages and held by 2,695 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Corporate billionaire Edward Cole and working class mechanic Carter Chambers have nothing in common, except they both have been diagnosed with terminal illnesses. While sharing a hospital room together, they decide to make a Bucket List of all the things they have ever wanted to do before they die. In the process of completing the list, both of them heal each other, become unlikely friends, and ultimately find the joy in life
52 editions published between 2007 and 2013 in 6 languages and held by 2,695 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Corporate billionaire Edward Cole and working class mechanic Carter Chambers have nothing in common, except they both have been diagnosed with terminal illnesses. While sharing a hospital room together, they decide to make a Bucket List of all the things they have ever wanted to do before they die. In the process of completing the list, both of them heal each other, become unlikely friends, and ultimately find the joy in life
Batman by
Tim Burton(
Visual
)
141 editions published between 1989 and 2019 in 8 languages and held by 2,458 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Batman faces the Joker for the first time
141 editions published between 1989 and 2019 in 8 languages and held by 2,458 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Batman faces the Joker for the first time
About Schmidt by
Kevin Tent(
Visual
)
72 editions published between 2001 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 2,371 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Warren Schmidt is at sea after being left a widower shortly after retiring from a lifetime as an actuary at Woodmen of the World Insurance in Omaha, Nebraska. He matter-of-factly explains that, since he is 67, retired, and a widower, he should be dead within nine years--this in a letter to the African boy he is sponsoring through a charitable relief organization. As daughter Jeannie's wedding to waterbed salesman fiancé Randall looms, Warren sets out for Denver in his Winnebago Adventurer to attend, and discovers along the way that slavish devotion to an insurance company hasn't exactly made for a life well spent
72 editions published between 2001 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 2,371 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Warren Schmidt is at sea after being left a widower shortly after retiring from a lifetime as an actuary at Woodmen of the World Insurance in Omaha, Nebraska. He matter-of-factly explains that, since he is 67, retired, and a widower, he should be dead within nine years--this in a letter to the African boy he is sponsoring through a charitable relief organization. As daughter Jeannie's wedding to waterbed salesman fiancé Randall looms, Warren sets out for Denver in his Winnebago Adventurer to attend, and discovers along the way that slavish devotion to an insurance company hasn't exactly made for a life well spent
Something's gotta give by
Warner Bros. Entertainment(
Visual
)
41 editions published between 2003 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 2,298 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A middle-aged womanizer falls in love with the mother of his latest youthful conquest, greatly complicating the lives of all involved
41 editions published between 2003 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 2,298 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A middle-aged womanizer falls in love with the mother of his latest youthful conquest, greatly complicating the lives of all involved
Anger management by
Woody Harrelson(
Visual
)
52 editions published between 2003 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 2,051 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After a small misunderstanding aboard an airplane escalates out of control, timid businessman Dave Buznik is ordered by the court to undergo anger management therapy at the hands of specialist Dr. Rydell. But when the doctor steps up his aggressive treatment by moving in, Dave goes from mild to wild as the unorthodox treatment wreaks havoc with his life
52 editions published between 2003 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 2,051 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After a small misunderstanding aboard an airplane escalates out of control, timid businessman Dave Buznik is ordered by the court to undergo anger management therapy at the hands of specialist Dr. Rydell. But when the doctor steps up his aggressive treatment by moving in, Dave goes from mild to wild as the unorthodox treatment wreaks havoc with his life
Reds by
Warren Beatty(
Visual
)
66 editions published between 1981 and 2019 in 6 languages and held by 1,804 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The true story of the love affair of John Reed, American Communist, journalist and activist, and Louise Bryant, writer and feminist
66 editions published between 1981 and 2019 in 6 languages and held by 1,804 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The true story of the love affair of John Reed, American Communist, journalist and activist, and Louise Bryant, writer and feminist
Five Easy Pieces by
Bob Rafelson(
Visual
)
67 editions published between 1970 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,601 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Character study of a talented pianist who has given up a promising career and now works on oil rigs. After 20 years he returns home to his father's deathbed perhaps to reconcile himself with his fear of failure and desire for greatness
67 editions published between 1970 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,601 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Character study of a talented pianist who has given up a promising career and now works on oil rigs. After 20 years he returns home to his father's deathbed perhaps to reconcile himself with his fear of failure and desire for greatness
How do you know by
James L Brooks(
Visual
)
26 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,469 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A professional softball player discovers she is in the middle of a love triangle after she falls for two different men and wonders when it comes to love, how do you know?
26 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,469 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A professional softball player discovers she is in the middle of a love triangle after she falls for two different men and wonders when it comes to love, how do you know?
Prizzi's honor by
John Huston(
Visual
)
72 editions published between 1985 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 1,418 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The Prizzi family's principal hit man, Charley (Nicholson) is about to discover that he and his new bride (Turner) share more than just body heat: they're both cold-blooded assassins, and their next job is to ice each other!"--Container
72 editions published between 1985 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 1,418 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The Prizzi family's principal hit man, Charley (Nicholson) is about to discover that he and his new bride (Turner) share more than just body heat: they're both cold-blooded assassins, and their next job is to ice each other!"--Container
The witches of Eastwick by
George Miller(
Visual
)
58 editions published between 1987 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 1,337 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The "witches" are three modern-day women yearning for Mr. Right in a quaint New England town. Wealthy Daryl Van Horne arrives in town and sets out to prove he's a devil with the ladies
58 editions published between 1987 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 1,337 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The "witches" are three modern-day women yearning for Mr. Right in a quaint New England town. Wealthy Daryl Van Horne arrives in town and sets out to prove he's a devil with the ladies
Mars attacks! by
Tim Burton(
Visual
)
101 editions published between 1996 and 2016 in 8 languages and held by 1,314 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mean, green invaders from the angry red planet attempt to take over the Earth
101 editions published between 1996 and 2016 in 8 languages and held by 1,314 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mean, green invaders from the angry red planet attempt to take over the Earth
The little shop of horrors by
Roger Corman(
Visual
)
107 editions published between 1960 and 2019 in 5 languages and held by 1,247 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Seymour's exotic plant has an insatiable appetite only for blood and flesh. As the ruthless plant grows larger and larger with each feeding, so do Seymour's affections for shop girl, Audrey
107 editions published between 1960 and 2019 in 5 languages and held by 1,247 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Seymour's exotic plant has an insatiable appetite only for blood and flesh. As the ruthless plant grows larger and larger with each feeding, so do Seymour's affections for shop girl, Audrey
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- Warner Home Video (Firm) Publisher Producer Distributor
- Columbia Pictures Producer
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (Firm) Publisher Distributor
- Warner Bros. Pictures (1969- )
- Brooks, James L. Production personnel Performer Scenarist Producer Restager Director Author of screenplay Film editor Author
- DeVito, Danny Performer Producer Director Author Actor
- Warner Bros. Pictures (1969- ) Producer
- Hopper, Dennis 1936-2010 Other Performer Scenarist Restager Director Author of screenplay Film editor Author Actor
- Forman, Miloš Other Interviewee Performer Restager Director Film editor Author Actor Composer
- Huston, John 1906-1987 Performer Restager Director Film editor Author Actor
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Alternative Names
Cek Nikolson
Džeks Nikolsons
Iacobus Nicholson
Jack Nicholson
Jack Nicholson acteur américain
Jack Nicholson actor americà
Jack Nicholson actor estadounidense
Jack Nicholson aktor amerykański
Jack Nicholson American actor, film director, producer, and writer
Jack Nicholson americký herec
Jack Nicholson americký herec, režisér, producent a scenárista
Jack Nicholson Amerikaans filmacteur
Jack Nicholson amerikai színész, filmrendező, forgatókönyvíró, producer
Jack Nicholson amerikanesche Schauspiller
Jack Nicholson Amerikano nga aktor, direktor, produser ken mannurat
Jack Nicholson amerikansk skådespelare
Jack Nicholson amerikansk skuespiller
Jack Nicholson amerykański aktor
Jack Nicholson ator norte-americano
Jack Nicholson attore statunitense
Jack Nicholson Hukllachasqa Amirika Suyukuna mama llaqtayuq aranway pukllaq
Jack Nicholson pemeran laki-laki asal Amerika Serikat
Jack Nicholson US-amerikanischer Schauspieler, Drehbuchautor, Regisseur und Produzent
Jack Nicholson yhdysvaltalainen näyttelijä
Nicholson, Jack 1937-
Nicholson, John 1937-
Nicholson, John Joseph.
Nicholson, John Joseph 1937-
Nicholsonas Jackas
Nikolsons, Džeks 1937-
Τζακ Νίκολσον Αμερικανός ηθοποιός
Джак Никълсън
Джак Никълсън американски актьор, продуцент и писател
Джек Николсон американский актёр
Джек Николсон американский актёр, кинорежиссёр, продюсер и писатель
Джек Ніколсон
Джек Ніколсон американський кіноактор, режисер, продюсер, сценарист
Джэк Нікалсан
Жек Николсон
Жэк Николсон
Николсон Д. Д
Николсон Д. Д. 1937-
Николсон Джек
Николсон, Джек 1937-
Николсон Джэк
Џек Николсон
Ҷек Николсон
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جک نیکلسون
جیک نکولسن
جیک نیکلسن
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傑克·尼克遜
杰克·尼科尔森 American actor
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