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Let's take a look at Jack through his illustrious career, and incredible legacy. Here's Nicholson grinning as he holds up a strip of film negative in 1977.
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Jack in 1998 at a red carpet event in Santa Monica. Jack was always known for his style and incredible appeal. He became one the major sex symbols of the 1980s and 1990s.
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Here's Jack and actress Shirley MacLaine attending the Academy Awards April 9, 1987. Jack became one of the main features of the Academy Awards with the camera often looking for him.
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Close-up of American film actor Jack Nicholson, in a cap and sunglasses, as he drives his car. This picture was taken sometime in the 1970s after 'The Shining.'
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Jack and his iconic sunglasses in 1992. Many men tried to copy the same look...unsuccessfully.
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A little more recent here, we can see Jack at the premiere of 'The Bucket List' held at the ArcLight. The movie brought him and other Hollywood legend, Morgan Freeman, together.
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Enjoying some music on his headphones, this is Jack hanging out at home in 1969 during an interview for 'Life' magazine. How cool can you get?
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Look at that mustache! Jack in a publicity still for the film 'Man Trouble.' He didn't wear the mustache much more after this, but we always have the frames in film!
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Jack Nicholson, circa 1990. This photo looks to be shot in public. But again, Jack and his iconic glasses are not to be missed. His youthful grin was still very much intact here.
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Many know he is a basketball fan. But Jack is also a huge lover of golf. Here he is in the celebrity golf tournament in 1996. He didn't do too well himself, however...
The iconic and irreplaceable Jack Nicholson was born on April 22, 1937, in Neptune, New JerseyJack Nicholson, an American actor, producer, director and screenwriter, is a three-time Academy Award winner and twelve-time nominee.
Nicholson is also notable for being one of two actors - the other being Michael Caine - who have received an Oscar nomination in every decade from the '60s through the '00s.