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American producer, actor, writer and film director Jack Nicholson has an estimated net worth of $400 million.

John Joseph Nicholson was born on April 22, 1937 in Neptune City, New Jersey, United States. Upon moving to Hollywood, he started working for MGM cartoon studios as a gofer for several animation legends like Joseph Barbera and William Hanna.

His film debut came with The Cry Baby Killer. Eventually, he became a part of projects like The Terror, The Raven, The Little Shop of Horrors, The St. Valentine's Day Massacre, The Shooting, and Ride in the Whirlwind. As a writer, he debuted with the 1967 film titled The Trip which was directed by Roger Corman. Later on, he started appearing in TV and film projects which earned him recognition from several renowned award winning bodies.

One of the films that Nicholson is most associated with is the 1980 thriller movie The Shining. Based on a novel by Stephen King, the film follows the life of a family where Nicholson's character eventually becomes influenced by supernatural presences. Jack Nicholson added the well-known line of "Here's Johnny" in the film, which is now a famous movie quote.

Jack Nicholson is a recipient of three Academy awards. Two for the Best Actor category for films One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) and As Good as It Gets (1997). He earned his Best Supporting Actor Academy award from his performance in Terms of Endearment (1983).

He also won three Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor (drama) category, two Best Actor for musical/comedy category, and one Best Supporting Actor award. Jack Nicholson is also a recipient of three BAFTA Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role and one BAFTA Awards for Best Actor in a Supporting Role category. For Screen Actors Guild Awards, he won an Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for the

1997 film titled As Good As It Gets.

From 1962 through 1968, Jack Nicholson was married to Sandra Knight. He has four children named Honey, Lorraine, Raymond and Jennifer. He currently lives in Hollywood Hills, California.

Earnings & Financial Data

Date

Category

Description

Amount

2012

Asset

The value of Nicholson's Range Rover

$50,000

2012

Asset

The value of his Newberry house in Aspen which currently on the market for $15 million

$15,000,000

2012

Asset

The value of his Malibu property which is currently offered for sale at $4.25 million

$4,250,000

2009

Salary

The estimated value of Nicholson's art collection which include the works of Matisse, Warhol, Tamara de Lempicka and Picasso

$100,000,000

2003

Asset

The value of bungalow in Mulholland Drive Beverly Hills previously owned by Marlon Brando

$6,100,000

2002

Salary

Anger Management film salary

$20,000,000

2001

Salary

About Schmidt film salary

$10,000,000

2000

Salary

The Pledge film salary

$10,000,000

1996

Salary

As Good as It Gets film salary

$15,000,000

1993

Salary

Wolf film salary

$13,000,000

1991

Salary

A Few Good Men film salary

$5,000,000

1991

Salary

Hoffa film salary

$10,000,000

1989

Salary

The Two Jakes film salary

$5,000,000

1988

Salary

Batman film base salary

$6,000,000

1988

Salary

Maximum earning from the percentage of the box office gross of the 1989 movie Batman

$90,000,000

1986

Salary

Ironweed film salary

$5,000,000

1986

Salary

The Witches of Eastwick film salary

$6,000,000

1985

Salary

Heartburn film salary

$4,000,000

1982

Salary

Terms of Endearment film salary

$1,000,000

1979

Salary

The Shining film salary

$1,250,000

1975

Salary

The Missouri Breaks film salary

$1,250,000

1974

Salary

Tommy film salary

$75,000

1974

Salary

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest film salary

$1,000,000

1973

Salary

Chinatown film salary

$500,000

1969

Salary

On a Clear Day You Can See Forever film salary

$12,500