Nicholson, Jack
Overview
| Works: | 1,293 works in 6,030 publications in 13 languages and 89,640 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations Comedy films Horror films Gangster films History Action and adventure films Film noir Detective and mystery films Thrillers (Motion pictures) |
| Roles: | Actor, Performer, Director, Narrator, Author of screenplay, Producer, Other, Author, Scenarist, Costume designer, Storyteller, Interviewee, fmd, Contributor, Film editor, Composer, pmn, Author of introduction, Conceptor, Singer, Adapter, Dedicatee, Restager |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Jack Nicholson
- Nicholson : a biography by Marc Eliot( Book )
- Jack's life : a biography of Jack Nicholson by Patrick McGilligan( 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 )
- Acting male : masculinities in the films of James Stewart, Jack Nicholson, and Clint Eastwood by Dennis Bingham( Book )
- Jack, the great seducer : the life and many loves of Jack Nicholson by Edward Douglas( 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 )
- The joker's wild : the biography of Jack Nicholson by J. E. S Parker( Book )
- Star actors in the Hollywood renaissance : representing rough rebels by Daniel Smith-Rowsey( )
- Becoming Jack Nicholson : the masculine persona from Easy rider to The shining by Shaun R Karli( Book )
- The essential Jack Nicholson by James L Neibaur( Book )
- Jack Nicholson by Beverly Walker( Book )
- Wild : the biography of Jack Nicholson by John Parker( 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
Milos Forman(
Visual
)
215 editions published between 1975 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 5,434 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells the adventures of a free-spirited mental ward inmate whose rebelliousness pits him against the repressive head nurse, and whose charm wins him the loyalty of his fellow inmates
215 editions published between 1975 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 5,434 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells the adventures of a free-spirited mental ward inmate whose rebelliousness pits him against the repressive head nurse, and whose charm wins him the loyalty of his fellow inmates
The shining by
Stanley Kubrick(
Visual
)
228 editions published between 1979 and 2019 in 8 languages and held by 4,288 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young boy and his parents spend the winter ina resort hotel which is possessed by ghosts of its evil past. Includes the making of the Shining by Vivian Kubrick and the original theater trailer
228 editions published between 1979 and 2019 in 8 languages and held by 4,288 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young boy and his parents spend the winter ina resort hotel which is possessed by ghosts of its evil past. Includes the making of the Shining by Vivian Kubrick and the original theater trailer
Chinatown by
Roman POLANSKI(
Visual
)
266 editions published between 1974 and 2020 in 9 languages and held by 4,140 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
266 editions published between 1974 and 2020 in 9 languages and held by 4,140 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
The Departed by
Martin Scorsese(
Visual
)
117 editions published between 2006 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 4,138 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. But when it becomes clear to both the mob and the police that there are moles in their midst, Billy and the other mole are suddenly thrust into danger. Afraid of being caught and exposed to the enemy, each must race to uncover the identity of the other man in time to save himself
117 editions published between 2006 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 4,138 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. But when it becomes clear to both the mob and the police that there are moles in their midst, Billy and the other mole are suddenly thrust into danger. Afraid of being caught and exposed to the enemy, each must race to uncover the identity of the other man in time to save himself
Easy rider by
Dennis Hopper(
Visual
)
178 editions published between 1969 and 2019 in 9 languages and held by 3,464 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two motorcyclists travel across the U.S. in search of the "real" America. And find it
178 editions published between 1969 and 2019 in 9 languages and held by 3,464 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two motorcyclists travel across the U.S. in search of the "real" America. And find it
As good as it gets by
James L Brooks(
Visual
)
108 editions published between 1985 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 2,971 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
108 editions published between 1985 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 2,971 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
Ruina(
Visual
)
95 editions published between 1992 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 2,894 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
JAG defense lawyers are assigned the case of defending two US soldiers, accused of murdering a fellow soldier who were deemed to have 'broken the code'. They are confronted with complex issues of loyalty and honor
95 editions published between 1992 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 2,894 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
JAG defense lawyers are assigned the case of defending two US soldiers, accused of murdering a fellow soldier who were deemed to have 'broken the code'. They are confronted with complex issues of loyalty and honor
Terms of endearment by
James L Brooks(
Visual
)
74 editions published between 1983 and 2020 in 3 languages and held by 2,819 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A comedy-drama about the evolving 30+ year relationship between a mother and daughter
74 editions published between 1983 and 2020 in 3 languages and held by 2,819 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A comedy-drama about the evolving 30+ year relationship between a mother and daughter
The Bucket List by
Serge Frydman(
Visual
)
55 editions published between 2007 and 2020 in 6 languages and held by 2,757 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
55 editions published between 2007 and 2020 in 6 languages and held by 2,757 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
)
151 editions published between 1989 and 2019 in 8 languages and held by 2,466 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Batman faces the Joker for the first time
151 editions published between 1989 and 2019 in 8 languages and held by 2,466 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Batman faces the Joker for the first time
About Schmidt by
Kevin Tent(
Visual
)
73 editions published between 2001 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 2,330 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
73 editions published between 2001 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 2,330 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
Ltd Warner Bros. Productions(
Visual
)
42 editions published between 2003 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 2,282 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
42 editions published between 2003 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 2,282 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
)
55 editions published between 2003 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 2,025 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
55 editions published between 2003 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 2,025 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
)
73 editions published between 1981 and 2019 in 6 languages and held by 1,798 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the love affair of John Reed and Louise Bryant in a war-torn world and how the Russian revolution shook their lives
73 editions published between 1981 and 2019 in 6 languages and held by 1,798 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the love affair of John Reed and Louise Bryant in a war-torn world and how the Russian revolution shook their lives
Five Easy Pieces by
Bob Rafelson(
Visual
)
69 editions published between 1970 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,580 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
69 editions published between 1970 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,580 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
)
31 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,464 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?
31 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,464 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
)
77 editions published between 1985 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 1,400 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
77 editions published between 1985 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 1,400 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
)
65 editions published between 1987 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 1,362 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three witches conjure up the perfect man for their lives, not knowing that he is really the devil himself
65 editions published between 1987 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 1,362 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three witches conjure up the perfect man for their lives, not knowing that he is really the devil himself
Mars attacks! by
Tim Burton(
Visual
)
106 editions published between 1996 and 2016 in 8 languages and held by 1,352 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mean, green invaders from the angry red planet attempt to take over the Earth
106 editions published between 1996 and 2016 in 8 languages and held by 1,352 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mean, green invaders from the angry red planet attempt to take over the Earth
The little shop of horrors by
Directed by Roger Corman(
Visual
)
107 editions published between 1960 and 2019 in 4 languages and held by 1,222 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 4 languages and held by 1,222 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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Related Identities
- Warner Home Video (Firm) Publisher Producer Distributor
- Warner Bros. Pictures (1969- )
- Brooks, James L. Production personnel Performer Scenarist Producer Restager Director Author of screenplay Film editor Author
- Columbia Pictures Producer
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (Firm) Publisher Distributor
- Paramount Pictures Corporation Producer
- DeVito, Danny Performer Producer Director Author Actor
- Reiner, Rob Other Performer Producer Restager Director Film editor Author
- Ballhaus, Michael 1935-2017 Other Cinematographer Photographer
- Towne, Robert Other Scenarist Bibliographic antecedent Author of screenplay 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 american
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 Amerikaanse akteur en rolprentmaker
Jack Nicholson amerikai színész, filmrendező, forgatókönyvíró, producer
Jack Nicholson Amerikalı oyuncu
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 e regista statunitense
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, Dž. (Džeks), 1937-
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, Дж. (Джек), 1937-
Николсон Джек
Николсон, Джек 1937-
Николсон Джэк
Џек Николсон
Ҷек Николсон
Ջեք Նիկոլսոն
Ջեք Նիկոլսոն ամերիկացի դերասան
ג'ק ניקולסון
ג'ק ניקולסון שחקן אמריקאי
זשעק ניקאלסאהן
ניקולסון, ג'ק
جاك نيكلسون
جاك نيكلسون ممثل أمريكي
جک نیکلسون
جک نیکلسون هنرپیشه آمریکایی، برنده سه جایزه اسکار
جیک نکولسن
جیک نیکلسن
جەک نیکڵسۆن
جەک نیکڵسۆن ئەکتەر و دەرھێنەرێکی ئەمریکی
जैक निकोल्सन
জ্যাক নিকোলসন
ਜੈਕ ਨਿਕੋਲਸਨ
ஜேக் நிக்கல்சன்
జ్యాక్ నికల్సన్
ജാക്ക് നിക്കോൾസൺ
ജാക്ക് നിക്കോൾസൺ അമേരിക്കയിലെ ചലച്ചിത്ര അഭിനേതാവ്
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ジャック・ニコルソン
傑克·尼克遜
杰克·尼科尔森
杰克·尼科尔森 American actor
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