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When was Nicholson born?
1937
1931
1948
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Where was Nicholson born?
Massachusetts
New York
New Jersey
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What was Nicholson's mother's profession?
showgirl
lawyer
veterinarian
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Nicholson made his film debut in what 1958 film?
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
The Cry Baby Killer
Easy Rider
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Which of the following popular 1960's shows did Nicholson appear in?
The Brady Bunch
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
The Andy Griffith Show
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In the mid-1960's, Nicholson began to become disillusioned with his acting career. What did he take up?
dancing
writing & directing
bartending
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What was the name of the character played by Nicholson in Easy Rider?
Jake Napier
Bobby Dupea
George Hanson
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Which of the following films did Nicholson WIN his first Academy Award for?
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Five Easy Pieces
Easy Rider
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Which Roman Polanski film did Nicholson star in?
Macbeth
Chinatown
Rosemary's Baby
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Which of the following acclaimed films starring Nicholson netted him no Oscar nomination?
Chinatown
Terms of Endearment
The Shining
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How many kids does Nicholson have?
6
2
4
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Which of the following super-villains did Nicholson play?
The Riddler
Lex Luthor
The Joker
Well, Jack Nicholson did have a career that spanned over five decades in Hollywood, so it's pretty understandable that you wouldn't know everything about him. Don't beat yourself up too bad over this score!
C+, Nicholson Newbie
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Jack Nicholson had a legendary career that spanned over five decades, so it's understandable that you might forget a thing or two about him from this quiz - don't worry about that! Your score is still pretty impressive!
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Wow, you certainly know your stuff when it comes to the legendary career of Jack Nicholson! This is no simple feat, as Nicholson had a career that spanned over five decades in total! Great work!
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Jack Nicholson is one of most famous and critically acclaimed actors of all-time. How much do you know about him? Take this quiz to find out!
1
When was Nicholson born?
1937
1931
1948
2
Where was Nicholson born?
Massachusetts
New York
New Jersey
3
What was Nicholson's mother's profession?
showgirl
lawyer
veterinarian
4
Nicholson made his film debut in what 1958 film?
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
The Cry Baby Killer
Easy Rider
5
Which of the following popular 1960's shows did Nicholson appear in?
The Brady Bunch
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
The Andy Griffith Show
6
In the mid-1960's, Nicholson began to become disillusioned with his acting career. What did he take up?
dancing
writing & directing
bartending
7
What was the name of the character played by Nicholson in Easy Rider?
Jake Napier
Bobby Dupea
George Hanson
8
Which of the following films did Nicholson WIN his first Academy Award for?
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Five Easy Pieces
Easy Rider
9
Which Roman Polanski film did Nicholson star in?
Macbeth
Chinatown
Rosemary's Baby
10
Which of the following acclaimed films starring Nicholson netted him no Oscar nomination?
Chinatown
Terms of Endearment
The Shining
11
How many kids does Nicholson have?
6
2
4
12
Which of the following super-villains did Nicholson play?
The Riddler
Lex Luthor
The Joker
