TV Shows - Jack Nicholson
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on October 02, 2025. Jack Nicholson has appeared in 1 television series with data.
#157Saturday Night Liveas Self - Cameo (uncredited) • 2 episodes • #157 most popular showSaturday Night Live (SNL) is a live sketch comedy and variety show that has been a staple of American television since its debut in 1975. The show features a talented ensemble cast who perform a series of comedic sketches, musical performances, and celebrity impressions. SNL is known for its satirical commentary on current events and pop culture, often pushing the boundaries of social and political humor. With a new episode airing every Saturday night, SNL has become a cultural phenomenon and has launched the careers of numerous comedy legends.
Movies - Jack Nicholson
Sorted by online popularity. Jack Nicholson has appeared in 32 movies with data.
#16The Shiningas Jack Torrance • #16 most popular movieThe Shining is a classic 1980 horror film directed by Stanley Kubrick, based on Stephen King's novel. It follows Jack Torrance, who becomes the caretaker of the Overlook Hotel with his family, only to face supernatural horrors during the isolated winter months.
#50The Departedas Francis 'Frank' Costello • #50 most popular movieThe Departed is a 2006 American crime thriller film directed by Martin Scorsese and written by William Monahan. It is a remake of the 2002 Hong Kong film Infernal Affairs and draws inspiration from the Boston Winter Hill Gang. The movie focuses on the intertwined lives of an undercover cop infiltrating the Irish Mafia and a career criminal on the rise within the police force.
#270One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nestas Randle Patrick McMurphy • #270 most popular movieOne Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is a powerful drama film directed by Miloš Forman and based on the novel of the same name by Ken Kesey. The story follows Randle McMurphy, a rebellious convict who feigns insanity to avoid hard labor in prison. He is transferred to a mental institution where he clashes with the strict and oppressive Nurse Ratched. McMurphy's charismatic and unpredictable behavior has a profound impact on the other patients, challenging their institutionalized way of life. The film delves into themes of freedom, individuality, and the power dynamics within psychiatric institutions.
#300A Few Good Menas Col. Nathan R. Jessep • #300 most popular movie
#442The Pledgeas Jerry Black • #442 most popular movieThe Pledge is a 2001 American neo-noir psychological mystery drama film directed by Sean Penn, starring Jack Nicholson as a retiring police chief who promises to assist a woman in finding her daughter's killer.
#566Batmanas Joker/Jack Napier • #566 most popular movieBatman is a 1989 superhero film that follows the title character as he battles his infamous adversary, The Joker, who has taken over Gotham City's criminal empire.
#664Chinatownas J.J. 'Jake' Gittes • #664 most popular movieChinatown is a 1974 American neo-noir mystery drama film directed by Roman Polanski. Set in pre-World War II Southern California, the story follows private eye Jake Gittes as he delves into a complex web of personal and political scandals. Hired to investigate an adulterous affair, Gittes uncovers a series of double dealings and deadly deceits, revealing a dark underbelly of corruption. The film combines elements of film noir with a multi-layered plot that is both a mystery and a psychological drama.
#728Terms of Endearmentas Garrett Breedlove • #728 most popular movieTerms of Endearment is a 1983 American family comedy-drama film that follows the 30-year relationship between a mother and her daughter, as they navigate love and life's challenges together.
#1,142The Bucket Listas Edward Periman Cole • #1,142 most popular movieThe Bucket List is a 2007 American buddy comedy-drama film about two terminally ill men who go on a road trip to fulfill their wish list of experiences before they die.
#1,289As Good as It Getsas Melvin Udall • #1,289 most popular movieAs Good as It Gets is a 1997 American romantic comedy-drama film featuring a misanthropic novelist, a single mother with a sick child, and a homosexual artist whose lives intertwine unexpectedly.
#1,376Mars Attacks!as President Dale / Art Land • #1,376 most popular movieMars Attacks! is a 1996 American black comedy science fiction film featuring an ensemble cast led by Jack Nicholson. The movie revolves around a Martian invasion triggering chaos on Earth after a failed peaceful interaction leads to a disastrous conflict.
#1,613The Witches of Eastwickas Daryl Van Horne • #1,613 most popular movieThe Witches of Eastwick is a 1987 American supernatural comedy film about three single women in a Rhode Island village whose lives take a mysterious turn when a charismatic man enters their lives.
#1,662Easy Rideras George Hanson • #1,662 most popular movieEasy Rider is a landmark counterculture film that explores societal issues and tensions in the United States during the 1960s.
#1,957Anger Managementas Dr. Buddy Rydell • #1,957 most popular movieAnger Management is a 2003 American buddy comedy film that revolves around a timid businessman, Dave Buznik, who is directed by the court to undergo anger management therapy with Dr. Buddy Rydell after a misunderstanding aboard an airplane. The unorthodox treatment intensifies, causing chaos in Dave's life.
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#2,455How Do You Knowas Charles • #2,455 most popular movieHow Do You Know is a 2010 American romantic comedy film directed, written and produced by James L. Brooks, featuring Reese Witherspoon, Owen Wilson, Paul Rudd, and Jack Nicholson. The plot revolves around Lisa, a former softball player caught in a love triangle between a charismatic baseball player and a troubled businessman.
#2,626Redsas Eugene O'Neill • #2,626 most popular movieReds is a 1981 American epic historical drama film that follows the life and career of journalist John Reed during the revolutionary years.
#2,775About Schmidtas Warren R. Schmidt • #2,775 most popular movieAbout Schmidt is a 2002 American comedy-drama film starring Jack Nicholson as a retired man who embarks on a journey to his daughter's wedding and discovers unexpected insights about himself and life.
#2,841Something's Gotta Giveas Harry Sanborn • #2,841 most popular movieSomething's Gotta Give is a 2003 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Nancy Meyers. The story follows Harry Sanborn, an older music industry executive who typically dates much younger women. When he has a heart attack at the home of his girlfriend's mother, Erica, a complex love triangle develops.
#2,956Heartburnas Mark • #2,956 most popular movieHeartburn is a 1986 American comedy-drama film directed by Mike Nichols, starring Meryl Streep and Jack Nicholson, based on Nora Ephron's novel about her marriage to Carl Bernstein.
#3,488Prizzi's Honoras Charley Partanna • #3,488 most popular moviePrizzi's Honor is a 1985 American black comedy crime film directed by John Huston, following the story of two professional assassins who fall in love and are unknowingly hired to eliminate each other.
#3,700Broadcast Newsas Bill Rorich • #3,700 most popular movieBroadcast News is a 1987 American romantic comedy-drama film that follows the story of a driven television news producer, her charming yet inexperienced rival, and a talented but less charismatic reporter.
#3,837The Crossing Guardas Freddy Gale • #3,837 most popular movieThe Crossing Guard is a 1995 American independent drama film directed by Sean Penn, starring Jack Nicholson and David Morse.
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#4,111The Two Jakesas J.J. "Jake" Gittes • #4,111 most popular movieThe Two Jakes is a 1990 American neo-noir mystery crime drama film that serves as a sequel to the iconic film Chinatown.
#4,798Ironweedas Francis Phelan • #4,798 most popular movieIronweed is a 1987 American drama film directed by Héctor Babenco, starring Jack Nicholson and Meryl Streep. The story revolves around the complex relationship between a homeless couple, dealing with personal demons and haunted pasts during the Great Depression era.
#4,846The Evening Staras Garrett Breedlove • #4,846 most popular movieThe Evening Star is a 1996 American comedy-drama film, serving as a sequel to the acclaimed Terms of Endearment. Shirley MacLaine reprises her award-winning role as Aurora Greenway, navigating her relationships with her grandchildren and facing the challenges of aging.
#5,015Blood and Wineas Alex • #5,015 most popular movieBlood and Wine is a 1996 American neo-noir crime thriller film that follows a Miami wine merchant's descent into betrayal and crime as he plans a heist to solve his financial troubles.
#6,575The Kid Stays in the Pictureas Self (archive footage) • #6,575 most popular movieThe Kid Stays in the Picture is a 2002 documentary film based on the 1994 print autobiography by film producer Robert Evans. The documentary provides an inside look at Evans' life and career in the film industry.
#6,604The Borderas Charlie Smith • #6,604 most popular movieThe Border is a 1982 American neo-noir dramatic crime thriller film directed by Tony Richardson, featuring Jack Nicholson and Harvey Keitel.
#7,541Man Troubleas Harry Bliss • #7,541 most popular movieMan Trouble is a 1992 American romantic black comedy film following a guard dog trainer coerced into a risky scheme involving literary theft.
#7,942Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desiredas Self / Jake Gittes (archive footage) • #7,942 most popular movieRoman Polanski: Wanted and Desired is a 2008 documentary film directed by Marina Zenovich, focusing on the public scandal and private tragedy that led to director Roman Polanski's sudden flight from the United States.
Jack Nicholson Biography
John Joseph Nicholson, born on April 22, 1937, is an American retired actor and filmmaker. With a career spanning five decades, Nicholson has received numerous accolades, including three Academy Awards, three BAFTA Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, a Grammy Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Known for his rebel roles against social structures, Nicholson's notable films include One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), As Good as It Gets (1997), and Terms of Endearment (1983), for which he received his three Academy Awards. He has also received recognition from the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award and the Kennedy Center Honor. Nicholson has left an indelible mark on the film industry.
