Jack Nicholson is considered one of the most talented and accomplished actors in the history of Hollywood. He has been active in the film industry since the 1960s and has appeared in more than 70 films, winning numerous awards and critical acclaim for his performances. He is known for his charming yet rebellious nature, his devil-may-care attitude, and his willingness to take risks and challenge the status quo. His reputation as a ladies' man and his high-profile personal life have also contributed to his status as a cultural icon. With twelve Academy Award nominations, he is the most nominated male actor in the Academy’s history. He has won the Academy Award for Best Actor twice, once for One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975) and once for As Good as It Gets (1997). In this lecture, we will look at his career, his per and his iconic roles in films like Easy Rider (1969), Five Easy Pieces (1970), Chinatown (1974),, The Shining (1980), A Few Good Men (1992), and The Departed (2006) among many others.