Jack Nicholson (born April 22, 1937) is a highly successful, iconic American method actor known for his often dark, comedic portrayals of neurotic characters.
He has been nominated for an Academy Award twelve times (winning 3 of them), more than any other male actor, and second only to Meryl Streep (who has 13 nominations and 2 wins) in total nominations.
He has also won seven Golden Globe Awards and he received a Kennedy Center Honors in 2001.