Jack Nicholson quotes

Jack Nicholson is an iconic American actor, renowned for his captivating performances in both comedic and dramatic roles. With a career spanning over five decades, Nicholson has left an indelible mark on the film industry. Known for his devilish grin and distinctive voice, he has won three Academy Awards and is considered one of the most talented actors of his generation. From his breakout role in 'Easy Rider' to unforgettable performances in 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' and 'The Shining,' Nicholson's versatility knows no bounds. Find out more about this legendary actor's life and career on our website.

I'm not hard to get along with.

- Jack Nicholson

When I am cast in a movie where I feel that the woman's part is more interesting, I usually start thinking about Spencer Tracy and Fred Astaire. They seem to be the most clear actors when working with women.

- Jack Nicholson

Well, I'm not going to sit here and pretend that I haven't been a rogue most of my life.

- Jack Nicholson

Age is the first limitation on roles that I've ever had to encounter, and I hit that awhile ago.

- Jack Nicholson

My whole career strategy has been to build a base so that I could take the roles I want to play. I'd hate to think that a shorter part might not be available because I was worried about my billing.

- Jack Nicholson

Well, a younger woman is a type, but not necessarily a type for me. And what is a younger woman? I mean, I'm pretty old. Almost everyone is younger.

- Jack Nicholson

Frankly, I got into the movies because I like the movies a lot.

- Jack Nicholson

I don't have any fear of intimacy, but rather thrive on it, which is rare in a public person.

- Jack Nicholson

I know I can act. There aren't too many other jobs I know how to do.

- Jack Nicholson

I only take Viagra when I'm with more than one woman.

- Jack Nicholson

With my sunglasses on, I'm Jack Nicholson. Without them, I'm fat and 60.

- Jack Nicholson

A star on a movie set is like a time bomb. That bomb has got to be defused so people can approach it without fear.

- Jack Nicholson

People who speak in metaphors should shampoo my crotch.

- Jack Nicholson

My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch.

- Jack Nicholson

I'm the last guy in the world to feel overlooked by the Academy.

- Jack Nicholson

I never had a policy about marriage. I got married very young in life and I always think in all relationships, I've always thought that it's counterproductive to have a theory on that.

- Jack Nicholson

Most of the early part of an actor's career, you do the jobs you get.

- Jack Nicholson

I'll tell you one thing: Don't ever give anybody your best advice, because they're not going to follow it.

- Jack Nicholson

In other words, I wouldn't like to be an actor if I could only be real. I like to get wild, behaviorally wild, and it's crazy to think of any form where it's just one way.

- Jack Nicholson

There's only two people in your life you should lie to... the police and your girlfriend.

- Jack Nicholson

Beer, it's the best damn drink in the world.

- Jack Nicholson

What's beautiful is all that counts, pal. That's ALL that counts.

- Jack Nicholson

I'm Irish. I think about death all the time.

- Jack Nicholson

Early on, if I was alone two three nights in a row, I'd start writing poems about suicide.

- Jack Nicholson

It's a slight stretch of the imagination but most people are alike in most ways so I've never had any trouble identifying with the character that I'm playing.

- Jack Nicholson

I'm an actor who they said was wrinkled and balding and everything else when I was in my early 30's. Most of the people who wrote that who thought they were younger than me are now bald and wrinkled.

- Jack Nicholson

Well, a girlfriend once told me never to fight with anybody you don't love.

- Jack Nicholson

I have a lot of vanity.

- Jack Nicholson

The blues and jazz will live forever... So will the Delta and the Big Easy.

- Jack Nicholson

Once you've been really bad in a movie, there's a certain kind of fearlessness you develop.

- Jack Nicholson