Jack Nicholson Biography, Age, Height, Weight, Family, Wiki & More

Jack Nicholson is an iconic American actor, director, and producer, born on April 22, 1937, in Neptune City, New Jersey. Known for his charismatic and often intense roles, he has become one of Hollywood’s most celebrated figures. With a career spanning over six decades, Nicholson has earned numerous accolades, including three Academy Awards and seven Golden Globe Awards. His most famous roles include One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975), The Shining (1980), and Batman (1989), where he portrayed the Joker. Nicholson is also recognized for his unique laugh and his ability to play both sympathetic and villainous characters. Though he has never married, he has had several high-profile relationships and fathered five children.

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Full Name	John Joseph Nicholson
Nicknames	Jack, The Jackal, The King of Hollywood
Date of Birth	April 22, 1937
Place of Birth	Neptune City, New Jersey, USA
Age	87 years old (as of 2025)
Zodiac Sign	Taurus
Profession	Actor, Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Mixed (German, Irish, English, and distant Welsh ancestry)
Religion	Catholic

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Physical Appearance:

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Height	5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)
Weight	Approximately 174 lbs (79 kg)
Eye Color	Brown
Hair Color	Dark Brown (Natural) / Greying

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Family:

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Father’s Name	John Nicholson (a traveling salesman)
Mother’s Name	June Nicholson (a showgirl and dancer)
Siblings	– Lorraine Nicholson (sister)
	– A brother (name not widely known)
Children	5 children from different relationships
	– Jennifer Nicholson (daughter with Susan Anspach)
	– Caleb Goddard (son with Christine, his partner)
	– Raymond Nicholson (son with Sandra Knight)
	– Honey, a daughter with actress Rebecca Broussard

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Career Overview:

Category	Details
Debut	The Cry Baby Killer (1958) – Jack’s first feature film as a lead actor.
Notable Roles	– One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975)
	– The Shining (1980)
	– Batman (1989)
	– A Few Good Men (1992)
	– As Good As It Gets (1997)
Awards	– 3 Academy Awards for Best Actor (for One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, As Good As It Gets)
	– 7 Golden Globe Awards, including Best Actor (for The Shining and As Good As It Gets)

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Personal Life & Relationships:

Category	Details
Marital Status	Never married, but had long-term relationships.
Notable Relationships	– Sandra Knight (ex-wife, mother of Raymond)
	– Rebecca Broussard (long-term partner, mother of Honey and Caleb)
	– Anjelica Huston (long-term partner, though not married)
	– Susan Anspach (mother of Jennifer)

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Interesting Facts:

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Unique Traits	Known for his mischievous and charming demeanor in roles. Famous for playing iconic villains (Joker).
Philanthropy	Involved in various charitable works, including efforts to help the homeless and his support for arts.
Sports Interests	A major fan of basketball, particularly the Los Angeles Lakers.
Iconic Laugh	Jack’s unique and chilling laugh is often associated with his portrayal of the Joker.
Hollywood Walk of Fame	Star awarded to Jack Nicholson on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2004.