Jack Nicholson has always been a favorite of mine. I don’t think I’ll ever forget the first time I saw ‘The Shining,’ nor the countless nights of insomnia that followed.
Nicholson’s performance in it demonstrated the true power that an actor or actress can have in a role – I was glued to the screen.
Of course, Nicholson is now 81 years old and can reflect on an eventful and fantastic career at the pinnacle of Hollywood.
His distinct brows and deep growl of a voice have helped him play a variety of disturbed characters over the years, including roles in the aforementioned ‘The Shining’ and ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.
He’s worked with some of the greatest actors and actresses of all time over the course of his more than 50-year career.
But did you know that his family had been keeping a secret from him for a long time? One that would only come to light by chance? If you didn’t, you should continue reading…