Dazzling the Screen Jack Nicholson

American actor and filmmaker Jack Nicholson is looked at as one of the greatest actors of the 20th century. Over his five-decade film career, he has been honored with three Academy Awards, three British Academy Film Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, and a Grammy Award. Presently he is retired and 89 years old.

Director Rob Reiner directed the 1992 American legal drama “A Few Good Men." The films starred Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore, Kevin Bacon, and others.

This is a gripping courtroom drama that revolves around the court-martial of two U.S. Marines charged with the murder of a fellow Marine. Nicholson plays Colonel Nathan R. Jessep, whose sinister machinations and ruthless adherence to a code of honor come to light during the course of the trial. In a masterful display of gravitas and intensity.

Director James L. Brooks directed the 1997 American romantic comedy “As Good as It Gets." The film starred Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, and Greg Kinnear. Nicholson received the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal in the film.

Jack Nicholson portrays Melvin Udall, a misanthropic writer whose obsessive-compulsive disorder and abrasive personality make it hard for him to connect with others. He forms friendships with single mother Carol Connelly (Helen Hunt) and his artistic neighbor Simon Bishop (Greg Kinnear).

Director Tim Burton directed the 1989 American superhero film "Batman." The film starred Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman and Jack Nicholson as the Joker. The film featured Kim Basinger and Robert Wuhl.

With his sinister grin, flamboyant wardrobe, and maniacal laugh, Nicholson's portrayal of the Joker, the deranged villain is a captivating and unforgettable tour de force.

Director Roman Polanski directed the 1974 American neo-noir mystery film "Chinatown." The film starred Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway with a supporting cast.

The storyline is based on the California water wars, a series of disputes over southern California water at the beginning of the 20th century that resulted in LA securing water rights in the Owens Valley.

Director Milos Forman directed the 1975 American psychological comedy drama “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest." The film is based on the 1962 novel of the same name by Ken Kesey. It starred Jack Nicholson and Louise Fletcher with a supporting cast. This is the second of three films to win all five major Academy Awards—Best Picture, Best Actor (Jack Nicholson), Best Actress (Louise Fletcher), Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay.

The film was shot in the Oregon State Hospital, an actual psychiatric hospital still in operation. Jack Nicholson portrayed Randle Patrick McMurphy, a rebellious convict who fakes insanity to serve his sentence in a mental institution. His character challenges the oppressive authority of the head nurse and inspires fellow patients to reclaim their autonomy.

Director Stanley Kubrick directed the 1980 psychological horror film “The Shining." It was based on the 1977 novel of the same name by Stephen King. The film starred Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, and Scatman Crothers.

The storyline follows Jack Torrence (Jack Nicholson), a recovering alcoholic who accepts a job as a winter caretaker at the Overlook Hotel in the Colorado Rockies. He brings along his wife, Wendy (Shelly Duvall), and their clairvoyant son, Danny (Danny Lloyd). Isolated by the snow, the hotel starts coming alive around them with paranormal activity.

Director James L. Brooks directed the 1983 American tragicomedy “Terms of Endearment." It was adapted from the 1975 novel of the same name by Larry McMurtry. The film starred Debra Winger, Shirley MacLaine, Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVito, Jeff Daniels, and John Lithgow. The film won five awards – Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress (Shirley MacLaine), Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actor (Jack Nicholson). The film won five Academy Awards—Best Picture, Best Actress (MacLaine), Best Supporting Actor (Nicholson), and Best Adapted Screenplay.

The storyline revolves around 30 years of the relationship between Aurora Greenway (Shirley MacLaine) and her daughter Emma Greenway-Horton (Dbra Winger).

Director George Miller directed the 1987 American dark fantasy “The Witches of Eastwick." It was based on the novel of the same name by John Updike. The film starred Jack Nicholson, Cher, Susan Sarandon, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Veronica Cartwright.

The storyline takes place in a sleepy New England town with Jack Nicholson as the enigmatic and devilish Daryl Van Horne who bewitches a trio of friends (Alexandra Medford (Cher), Jane Spofford (Susan Sarandon), and Sukie Ridgemont (Michelle Pfeiffer).