I saw Jack Nicholson once, when I was an extra decades ago on the set of "Prizzi's Honor". We were filming in a church (St. Ann's?) in Brooklyn Heights. He was about 20 feet away. I was stealing looks at him, trying not to stare. During a break in filming, he paused, looked at me and met my gaze pleasantly with a brief smile of acknowledgement. He was present, connected, and kind. It was only a second but I appreciated it.
Reminds me of the time that I was on a trip to New York. One day we were in a health food restaurant, I wanted to leave after looking at the menu - here we are in New York City with some of the greatest restaurants and best food in the world and we found ourselves in a health food restaurant. 🤔 I couldn’t find anything on the menu that appealed to me and so everyone decided to go to another restaurant. Just as we are getting up to leave John Lennon and Yoko walk in and sit about 2 tables away. I fell back down in my seat and exclaimed “Oh never mind - I’ll have the bean sprout sandwich” ! 😂 I didn’t want to call attention to them and basically just sat there for over an hour stealing glances and in disbelief. You have to understand that I was BEATLE MANIAC as a pre-adolescent and never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine (no pun intended) that I would be sitting 2 tables away from JOHN LENNON ! If I could have seen into the future as a pre-teen - and known that I would be sitting 2 tables away from a Beatle years later - I would have quit going to school and sat in my room waiting for that trip to New York. 😂😂😂😂
@@lilybond6485 Besides this delightful story, you can always say that for a little while you were breathing the same air as John Lennon and Yoko Ono. 😀
@jpsned: It was almost like I mentally flashed back to being a 10 year old Beatles lunatic - remembering watching them on Ed Sullivan for the first time - buying every LP and single record they put out - every Beatles magazine I could get my Beatles greedy hands on. I saw them in concert in 1964 but not the same as sitting 2 tables away from John Lennon in a restaurant on a random trip to New York City. I mean - what are the chances ? NIL ! Yet there he was - and I do have to say - that I acted very cool 😎 no external reaction - no going over asking for an autograph. I’m still kind of amazed that I simply respected his privacy and space. Stealing glances and not staring. Being there - 2 TABLES AWAY - was enough.
@@lilybond6485 And you have that memory and story for the rest of your life. Much better than if you had gone up to them and asked for an autograph--even if they'd been gracious and gave you one, you still would have been invading their space. I think you know that your story of NOT doing so is much better than any old autograph. It reminds me of an astronaut I once knew. He was one of twelve guys who walked on the moon. I had lunch with him a couple of times. During one of our conversations, he told me something about another famous astronaut in confidence. He asked me not to tell anyone. Now, of course I could tell all my space enthusiast friends what he told me, as it would possibly make me more interesting. But I've chosen not to tell anyone, especially since my friend is no longer around. Keeping what he told me secret--as he requested--is worth more than anything.
Jack Nicholson is one of my favorite actors of all time. There are actors and then there are artists. He makes acting seem like an art, and he does it like no other. A living legend and will surely be regarded as one of the true greats who graced the big screen.
He’s definitely one of those people with some kind of ineffable spark or “it” factor about him. He’s got some kind of intense but slow-burning magnetism, so that he’s just fascinating to watch and listen to, no matter what he’s doing. Very interesting dude (and excellent actor, but that goes without saying).
@@aWomanFreed lol I bet you sold your soul for money to even say something like that. Plot twist: every soul is sold, there isn’t a human being alive right now that isn’t a slave in some form.
An amazing talent AND personality. Jack Nicholson is just one of a kind , and the world is truly a better place because this man is part of it, sharing his talent and skills all along the way.
His AFI speech really moves me - as it did with Goldie and Candice... when the tears are coming, you see and feel what's really important to you. I LOVE cinema... for many reasons! One certainly is Mr Jack Nicholson! Thank you so much.
@Cameron Skye But it's easy to think of the huge number of films no better than adequate that he made. Be honest about this, as it should encourage young actors, young filmmakers to work through failure and mediocrity--not give into those things.
I was at the premiere of one flew over the cuckoo’s nest at the 10th Chicago, international film festival 1975 and Jack Nicholson was there. He walked into the space humble, but confidently self-assured. Myself and a couple of hundred people witnessed it.
I've always loved every facet of that movie it's Nicholson cinema gold! Like all of his films he is just a great actor and very genuine and he seems like he'd be a great guy to have at your next BBQ! I love listening to his behind the scenes "BEHAVIORS" so to speak on one flew over the cuckoo's nest was the stuff of genius!
I learned that a long time ago as a child from Jack. ALWAYS BRUSH YOUR TEETH AT ALL TIMES!! And I’m not even an actor, I am a vocalist/musician. I’ve been told I have the talent for acting, and if I ever took it up, Jack would be my first inspiration!! he is truly the goat of Hollywood right beside Mr. James Dean!!!
I enjoy the comments that state that Jack was just himself in front of the camera and not really acting. That, in itself, is testimony to how great an actor he is.
I had no idea he was such, an emotional calm man, now I understand how he is such an epic actor. For me my favourite is still my first introduction to him aged 7. Joker. HE STOLE MY BALLOONS! 😂 🎈 🦇
A life well-lived. Always passion and intelligence in his craft. A lot we don't know and maybe that's a good thing time is short on this Earth life is to be lived. You can't say Jack didn't do that
I’m tripping out after seeing that he has followed Marlon Brando’s footsteps and became a bit of a recluse in the exact same location. There must be something to that. I think the part that gets me the most is how ideal that sounds. Probably sounds like a nightmare to some, while heavenly to others.
@@MonsieurDrobot It probably is heavenly to jack and was to Marlon when they have spent so many decades with such a high level of fame. No longer in the game and probably glad of it. Time for themselves in their twilight years
When I was a teenager, I guess it was the 50s, I went with a couple of buddies to the Colonnade theatre on Yonge Street to see a Harvey Corman film, "Hell's Angels on Wheels", in which I saw young Jack Nicholson. I felt WOW as soon as I saw him. Now, about 70 years later, here he is, and will always be in his many performances.
For some reason Jack Nicholson is occasionally on my mind. He pops up and I find myself just wondering how he is; what is he doing these days and how is he feeling? I don't know why, but he is dear to me as he is to so many. So I was happy to have this short program appear suddenly, and I could enjoy this wonderful man for a moment. Bless you 🙏 Jack. I hope you are well. 🕉 🎉
There’s just something about Jack Nicholson 💯😎 Even as a proud Brian man, proud of my heritage and ethnicities, I love Jack and find him deeply fascinating 🙏🏽✌🏽
The highlight of easy rider was definitely the appearance of Jack. Him putting on that helmet was so funny. Don't forget about Batman. His diversity is 😮
I love Jack, because He never did act and never would. He is just beeing Himself for His whole life. Most of other actors are fighting between them selves and others in their heads and trying to understand who they are for every role, trying to be someone else, but Jack is Jack and noone knows the real Jack anyways.
Jack is such an original there's so many actors that are like each other they're very similar to one another but there's no person like Jack Nicholson. That's the most unique thing about him is that his original his voice the way he acts the way he delivered his lines his whole persona is just so separate from everyone else.
6:10 Many actors that had great roles in the eighties and nineties, if they are even getting parts now, it is on TV shows. I think that is where jack, not wanting anything to do with TV, he never became someone that had to get work by taking a role on the TV series.
Jack Nicholson is probably the first actor I had a big crush on as a kid. I just found him so magnetic and captivating to watch on screen with his immense charm, wit and talent. He's completely unique.
You could imagine how much Jack NIcholson must have adlibbed on set just for laughs. He probably reads a lot because he is more articulate than in many of his roles
Dude I don’t think people understand how obsessed I am with this man I was born in 2006 and never really go the chance to watch any of jacks movies growing up. The shining was probably the first Jack Nicholson movie I watched when I was 13 which I didn’t remember - few years later I’m obsessed with him and have the biggest crush on him and am in love with his work , he inspires me and so many to start acting hopefully one day I can
I saw Jack Nicholson once, when I was an extra decades ago on the set of "Prizzi's Honor". We were filming in a church (St. Ann's?) in Brooklyn Heights. He was about 20 feet away. I was stealing looks at him, trying not to stare. During a break in filming, he paused, looked at me and met my gaze pleasantly with a brief smile of acknowledgement. He was present, connected, and kind. It was only a second but I appreciated it.
Reminds me of the time that I was on a trip to New York. One day we were in a health food restaurant, I wanted to leave after looking at the menu - here we are in New York City with some of the greatest restaurants and best food in the world and we found ourselves in a health food restaurant. 🤔 I couldn’t find anything on the menu that appealed to me and so everyone decided to go to another restaurant. Just as we are getting up to leave John Lennon and Yoko walk in and sit about 2 tables away. I fell back down in my seat and exclaimed “Oh never mind - I’ll have the bean sprout sandwich” ! 😂 I didn’t want to call attention to them and basically just sat there for over an hour stealing glances and in disbelief. You have to understand that I was BEATLE MANIAC as a pre-adolescent and never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine (no pun intended) that I would be sitting 2 tables away from JOHN LENNON ! If I could have seen into the future as a pre-teen - and known that I would be sitting 2 tables away from a Beatle years later - I would have quit going to school and sat in my room waiting for that trip to New York. 😂😂😂😂
@ellenorchid66: That must have been a very nice experience and is a great memory for you. Very nice and gracious of him him to acknowledge you,
@@lilybond6485 Besides this delightful story, you can always say that for a little while you were breathing the same air as John Lennon and Yoko Ono. 😀
@jpsned: It was almost like I mentally flashed back to being a 10 year old Beatles lunatic - remembering watching them on Ed Sullivan for the first time - buying every LP and single record they put out - every Beatles magazine I could get my Beatles greedy hands on. I saw them in concert in 1964 but not the same as sitting 2 tables away from John Lennon in a restaurant on a random trip to New York City. I mean - what are the chances ? NIL ! Yet there he was - and I do have to say - that I acted very cool 😎 no external reaction - no going over asking for an autograph. I’m still kind of amazed that I simply respected his privacy and space. Stealing glances and not staring. Being there - 2 TABLES AWAY - was enough.
@@lilybond6485 And you have that memory and story for the rest of your life. Much better than if you had gone up to them and asked for an autograph--even if they'd been gracious and gave you one, you still would have been invading their space. I think you know that your story of NOT doing so is much better than any old autograph.
It reminds me of an astronaut I once knew. He was one of twelve guys who walked on the moon. I had lunch with him a couple of times. During one of our conversations, he told me something about another famous astronaut in confidence. He asked me not to tell anyone. Now, of course I could tell all my space enthusiast friends what he told me, as it would possibly make me more interesting. But I've chosen not to tell anyone, especially since my friend is no longer around. Keeping what he told me secret--as he requested--is worth more than anything.
That last remote clip of Jack and the cast of Cuckoo's Nest is marvelous.
Excellent. Danny De Vito hanging with Jack and Louise Fletcher coming to take Jack away.
"I bet a dime." 😂
It's so good!
That clip is like a gold nugget in the old long movie history river.
Cuckoos Nest was the best
Yes it was 😮❤
Jack Nicholson is one of my favorite actors of all time. There are actors and then there are artists. He makes acting seem like an art, and he does it like no other. A living legend and will surely be regarded as one of the true greats who graced the big screen.
The Last Detail
getting an award, while filming an award winning performance is fucking wild, best to do it
He’s definitely one of those people with some kind of ineffable spark or “it” factor about him. He’s got some kind of intense but slow-burning magnetism, so that he’s just fascinating to watch and listen to, no matter what he’s doing. Very interesting dude (and excellent actor, but that goes without saying).
It’s called selling your soul
@@aWomanFreed 1:30
@@aWomanFreed lol I bet you sold your soul for money to even say something like that. Plot twist: every soul is sold, there isn’t a human being alive right now that isn’t a slave in some form.
@@MonsieurDrobot That’s a rationalization which exposes more about the state of your soul than mine. Cheers.
@@aWomanFreed ignorance sure must feed your ego.
One of our greatest actors ever!
An amazing talent AND personality. Jack Nicholson is just one of a kind , and the world is truly a better place because this man is part of it, sharing his talent and skills all along the way.
He is a cinematic icon who is quite possibly the best to ever do it
Oh my God how sincere, heartfelt and beautiful. Jack Nicholson - you are the man !!!!
Jack Nicholson engaged my niece into a conversation while we were sitting at the Hotel Jerome in Aspen, Colorado. He’s a Legend! ❤
His AFI speech really moves me - as it did with Goldie and Candice... when the tears are coming, you see and feel what's really important to you.
I LOVE cinema... for many reasons! One certainly is Mr Jack Nicholson! Thank you so much.
You are amazing. Hang In There And Never Give Up. We, Your Fans Need You. Love You.
He has a unique voice. Can't think of any young actors today who have that
That was awesome
Jack is the man.
Always delivered, even in bad movies he was still excellent.
Yeah.... Jack is always awsome for sure.
If there is any problem it is the movies themselves
Love you Jack wish we could do it all over again !
Dang 😢That's a way to put it in perspective.
Thank You for this video. It's a very good tribute to the BEST ACTOR OF ALL TIME. Well Done.
You're welcome, @EricSega-pe8fl - Happy you enjoyed it. All the best!
Beautiful Jack….
Someone give him a hug!
Hard to think of a bad movie he ever played in. Even if the movie wasn’t well received, his performances always shine 😉
Good point
Only those that shine can hear it
תודה לך ולשחקני הוליווד שמיכם לקחתי גם השראה
את כל התפקידים איך שהוא עשיתי
בחי
כחה ניצלו חיינו
@Cameron Skye But it's easy to think of the huge number of films no better than adequate that he made. Be honest about this, as it should encourage young actors, young filmmakers to work through failure and mediocrity--not give into those things.
yep, a real favorite of mine. most memorable scene was throwing cocaine at the hookers in The Departed. the malevolence in his eyes
I was at the premiere of one flew over the cuckoo’s nest at the 10th Chicago, international film festival 1975 and Jack Nicholson was there. He walked into the space humble, but confidently self-assured. Myself and a couple of hundred people witnessed it.
Excellent selection. Very nicely done. Cheers.
YOU, are the caretaker. You've always been the caretaker.
I've always loved every facet of that movie it's Nicholson cinema gold! Like all of his films he is just a great actor and very genuine and he seems like he'd be a great guy to have at your next BBQ! I love listening to his behind the scenes "BEHAVIORS" so to speak on one flew over the cuckoo's nest was the stuff of genius!
“I should know. I’ve ALWAYS been here”
I thought Nurse Ratchet was the caretaker?
Excellent....
One of my favorites
He said he's godless, but still wants to please them. But a lover of himself. What do you think?
Love Jack. Amazing Actor and a True Artist.
What about Robert De Niro
@@nsasupporter7557 What about every other actor or actress that somebody likes out there? Let's talk about THEM ALL. LEAVE NO ONE OUT.
@@daveyp9885 are you talking?
❤ About Schmidt ❤
The film that always comes to mind when someone says Jack Nicholson
And.... Chinatown ....
And .... One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
I learned that a long time ago as a child from Jack. ALWAYS BRUSH YOUR TEETH AT ALL TIMES!! And I’m not even an actor, I am a vocalist/musician. I’ve been told I have the talent for acting, and if I ever took it up, Jack would be my first inspiration!! he is truly the goat of Hollywood right beside Mr. James Dean!!!
I enjoy the comments that state that Jack was just himself in front of the camera and not really acting.
That, in itself, is testimony to how great an actor he is.
I love this man and his amazing talent.❤
Thank you for sharing. Wonderful. Such a thoughtful, focused, patient, emotionally deep-rooted actor.
You're welcome @MildnerA! Inspiration needs to be shared!!
Thank You! That was fantastic beautiful
One of the greats.
I've loved him in every movie he's made. "Five Easy Pieces" is a favorite.
Always my favorite! 👍🇨🇦😎💜🙏⭐
Really well chosen set of clips!
Thank you @craigrussell3062
That final clip on the Cuckoo's Nest set was golden!
I had no idea he was such, an emotional calm man, now I understand how he is such an epic actor. For me my favourite is still my first introduction to him aged 7. Joker.
HE STOLE MY BALLOONS! 😂 🎈 🦇
"WHY DIDN'T ANYONE TELL ME HE HAD ONE OF THOSE...THINGS?"
@@marcdellorusso180 😂 😂
Why because he got emotional during a speech?
It's called " acting " it what he does there genius 🙄
You should see what he can do with a hamster
by far the most underrated Joker...so many great lines
He is one of the greatest of all time ❤
Thanks so much! Good to see Jack back out & about, appearing just tonight, ALL smiles, courtside with the LAKERS. LIFE goes on :)
Working with Kubrick on the Shinning must have been maddening=take after take is the Kubrick way,but Jack's performances was fresh as take 1.
Everybody loves Jack.
1 of the Best Ever! He is def in my top 5 best Actors of all time✨
The last bit on the set of Cuckoo's Nest is epic.
A life well-lived. Always passion and intelligence in his craft. A lot we don't know and maybe that's a good thing time is short on this Earth life is to be lived. You can't say Jack didn't do that
I’m tripping out after seeing that he has followed Marlon Brando’s footsteps and became a bit of a recluse in the exact same location. There must be something to that. I think the part that gets me the most is how ideal that sounds. Probably sounds like a nightmare to some, while heavenly to others.
@@MonsieurDrobot It probably is heavenly to jack and was to Marlon when they have spent so many decades with such a high level of fame. No longer in the game and probably glad of it. Time for themselves in their twilight years
Hello jack happy thksgiving❤❤🎉
Well...this is a well researched and editted presentation. Thank you for the effort, I am sure many people will appreciate this upload of Nicholson.
My uncle went to high school with Jack (Manasquan High School on the New Jersey shore). They used to play pool together.
When I was a teenager, I guess it was the 50s, I went with a couple of buddies to the Colonnade theatre on Yonge Street to see a Harvey Corman film, "Hell's Angels on Wheels", in which I saw young Jack Nicholson. I felt WOW as soon as I saw him. Now, about 70 years later, here he is, and will always be in his many performances.
You mean Harvey? or Roger?
@@djtoona Oh. yah... I meant Roger. Sorry.
His final courtroom scene in A Few Good Men is one of the greatest performances in film history.
Shuttup
You can’t handle the truth!
No doubt its ONE OF MANY great 10 minute performances on screen of all time and FILM history!!!!!!!
Yeah him and cruise were dialed in for that scene, legendary
“His name escapes me” class
Absolutely my favorite
"I guess the only danger here is after this I will fall in love with myself". Damn!
For some reason Jack Nicholson is occasionally on my mind. He pops up and I find myself just wondering how he is; what is he doing these days and how is he feeling? I don't know why, but he is dear to me as he is to so many.
So I was happy to have this short program appear suddenly, and I could enjoy this wonderful man for a moment.
Bless you 🙏 Jack. I hope you are well. 🕉 🎉
Same, I check on him from time to time. Him and Kurt Russell.
Me too. It will be an extremely sad day when he passes. He gets to me. He's a part of our lives either consciously or subconsciously.
We all love you
Excellent compilation! Thanks!
He is one of the best actor 1:24 in the world. My all time favourite!
this guy is very beautiful--inside and out! Thank you Jack! Love and Blessings -- All Ways!
great compilation. thank you for the video
You're welcome @computerjantje , it's a pleasure to share: Let's get inspired!! Cheers!
Great compilation
I never have seen him get teary eyed that was interesting
Thank you for this.
Which is why everyone loves Jack Nicholson!
He's so captivating.
He's such a legend.
I remember the second AFI clip....emotional,honest,genuine,funny.
That last presentation/clip was great!
Fantastic.
That last bit is the greatest thing ever!!!!
There’s just something about Jack Nicholson 💯😎 Even as a proud Brian man, proud of my heritage and ethnicities, I love Jack and find him deeply fascinating 🙏🏽✌🏽
1970s great character driven movies. Nicholson 4 must see roles: The Last Detail , Cuckoo’s Nest, Five Easy Pieces, Chinatown
Great list! Pritzees Honor, as Good as it gets, The witches of Eastwick, and Easy Rider
The highlight of easy rider was definitely the appearance of Jack. Him putting on that helmet was so funny. Don't forget about Batman. His diversity is 😮
My hero he has a heart for his talent thank you for every great character
I love Jack, because He never did act and never would. He is just beeing Himself for His whole life. Most of other actors are fighting between them selves and others in their heads and trying to understand who they are for every role, trying to be someone else, but Jack is Jack and noone knows the real Jack anyways.
He's his own.
Very good Jack. You are a wonderful actor. I love you.
You are right! In every movie he shines through!!!!
Jack is such an original there's so many actors that are like each other they're very similar to one another but there's no person like Jack Nicholson. That's the most unique thing about him is that his original his voice the way he acts the way he delivered his lines his whole persona is just so separate from everyone else.
Happy to be alive watching him evolve/reveal, on film and interview, what it is to live well
Yeah, he still is shining!
Outstanding essay!
6:10 Many actors that had great roles in the eighties and nineties, if they are even getting parts now, it is on TV shows. I think that is where jack, not wanting anything to do with TV, he never became someone that had to get work by taking a role on the TV series.
Love and miss you jack❤
I love this man.
man with the coolest voice
He makes me proud to be from the Garden State.
in my opinion this is the best and honest speach.
Jack Nicholson is probably the first actor I had a big crush on as a kid. I just found him so magnetic and captivating to watch on screen with his immense charm, wit and talent. He's completely unique.
My favorite Nicholson moment was the bathroom scene in The Shining. "Married man, are you, Mr Grady??"...
❤❤❤❤❤MR.JACK NICKLESON IS A BLESSED NATURAL FOREVER❤❤❤❤
You could imagine how much Jack NIcholson must have adlibbed on set just for laughs. He probably reads a lot because he is more articulate than in many of his roles
17:50 I love the way Danny DeVito just wanders into the shot and never breaks character.
There will always be a dangerous unpredictability about him both on stage and off; that's what makes him such a magnetic figure.
Enjoy
He is alive!!!!
I will pray for America. Please pray for me.
God Bless you.
Jack Nicholson LIVES!!!
You make me smile and laugh at the same time. Thank You Jack for sharing happiness, love, and laughter.
If you only ever watch 1 film.. cuckoo's nest .. now that's acting..amazing
LEGEND thank you 🙏 for this.
What a career. What a legend.
Jack is a living legend 👍
What a class act, always cool 😎
My Favourite Nicholson movie ..." The last detail " brilliant performance .
Ale tak vy jste si to svý našli! Baví vás stát lidi! A komplikovat jim život! Jsem rád, že milujete to,co děláte, jako tady Jack :D
He seems to be acting even when he's not, uncanny!
He's done some fabulous films a few flops but which actor doesn't do a flop? But without doubt he's a great actor and he's still going strong at 85
Dude I don’t think people understand how obsessed I am with this man I was born in 2006 and never really go the chance to watch any of jacks movies growing up. The shining was probably the first Jack Nicholson movie I watched when I was 13 which I didn’t remember - few years later I’m obsessed with him and have the biggest crush on him and am in love with his work , he inspires me and so many to start acting hopefully one day I can
The Last Detail