Jack Nicholson

John Joseph "Jack" Nicholson (born April 22, 1937) is an American actor, film director, producer, and writer who is well known for his unique and challenging roles, mainly dark portrayals of neurotic and/or psychopathic characters. He is best known for his roles as Jack Torrance in the 1980 psychological horror film The Shining, Jack Napier / The Joker in Tim Burton's 1989 superhero film Batman, and as Francis "Frank" Costello in the 2006 crime thriller film The Departed. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor award twice for his roles in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and As Good as It Gets and also won the award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Terms of Endearment. He is also the father of Lorraine Nicholson.

He was the inspiration for the Air Conditioner in The Brave Little Toaster.

He was spoofed by Genie in Aladdin.