Jack Nicholson's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Jack Nicholson.

Jack Nicholson is a highly acclaimed, now-retired American actor and filmmaker, considered one of the greatest actors of the 20th century. Known for portraying rebellious characters, his career spanned five decades, garnering him numerous prestigious awards. These include three Academy Awards, three British Academy Film Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, and a Grammy Award, solidifying his legacy in the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1969: Oscar Nomination for Easy Rider

In 1969, Nicholson received an Oscar nomination for his role in "Easy Rider".

1969: Breakthrough Role in Easy Rider

In 1969, Nicholson's career had a break through when he played George Hanson in "Easy Rider", earning his first Oscar nomination.

1970: Oscar Nomination for Five Easy Pieces

In 1970, Nicholson received an Oscar nomination for his role in "Five Easy Pieces".

1973: Starred in The Last Detail

In 1973, Nicholson starred in "The Last Detail", winning Best Actor at Cannes Film Festival and earning an Oscar and Golden Globe nomination.

1974: Oscar Nomination for The Last Detail and Chinatown

In 1974, Nicholson received two Oscar nominations for his roles in "The Last Detail" and "Chinatown".

1975: Starred in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest"

In 1975, Jack Nicholson starred as Randle P. McMurphy in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest", a film adaptation of Ken Kesey's novel, directed by Miloš Forman. Nicholson's portrayal of an anti-authoritarian patient in a mental hospital earned him his first Academy Award for Best Actor, with the film winning a total of five awards.

1975: Academy Award for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

In 1975, Nicholson won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Randle McMurphy in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest".

1981: Oscar Nomination for Reds

In 1981, Nicholson received an Oscar nomination for his role in "Reds".

1983: Won Oscar for "Terms of Endearment"

In 1983, Jack Nicholson won his second Oscar, an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, for his role as retired astronaut Garrett Breedlove in James L. Brooks' "Terms of Endearment".

1983: Academy Award for Terms of Endearment

In 1983, Nicholson won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as an aging playboy in "Terms of Endearment".

1985: Oscar Nomination for Prizzi's Honor

In 1985, Nicholson received an Oscar nomination for his role in "Prizzi's Honor".

1987: Oscar Nomination for Ironweed

In 1987, Nicholson received an Oscar nomination for his role in "Ironweed".

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1992: Oscar Nomination for A Few Good Men

In 1992, Nicholson received an Oscar nomination for his role in "A Few Good Men".

1994: AFI Life Achievement Award

In 1994, Nicholson was honored with the AFI Life Achievement Award.

1997: Won Oscar for "As Good as It Gets"

In 1997, Jack Nicholson won his third Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Melvin Udall in "As Good as It Gets".

1997: Academy Award for As Good as It Gets

In 1997, Nicholson won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance as a man with OCD in "As Good as It Gets".

1999: Cecil B. DeMille Award

In 1999, Nicholson was honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award.

2001: Kennedy Center Honor

In 2001, Nicholson was honored with the Kennedy Center Honor.

2002: Oscar Nomination for About Schmidt

In 2002, Nicholson received an Oscar nomination for his role in "About Schmidt".

May 2008: Announcement of California Hall of Fame Induction

In May 2008, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and First Lady Maria Shriver announced that Jack Nicholson would be inducted into the California Hall of Fame.

December 15, 2008: Induction into California Hall of Fame

On December 15, 2008, Jack Nicholson was inducted into the California Hall of Fame alongside 11 other Californians during a ceremony at The California Museum in Sacramento.

2010: Induction into New Jersey Hall of Fame

In 2010, Jack Nicholson was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame, recognizing his contributions and achievements.

2011: Honorary Degree from Brown University

In 2011, Jack Nicholson received an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from Brown University, with the university's president, Ruth Simmons, praising him as "the most skilled actor of our lifetime".