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Jack Nicholson Trivia Quiz

Jack Nicholson is the best actor ever. Test your knowledge of the man and his movies.

A multiple-choice quiz by *ShootingStar18. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
*ShootingStar18

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
1,648

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

Plays
5768

Last 3 plays: Guest 147 (9/15), Guest 136 (14/15), Guest 2 (2/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. When was Jack Nicholson born? Hint

April 11, 1945

April 22, 1932

April 22, 1937

April 14, 1937

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Question 2 of 15

2. Which movie based on a Stephen King book did Jack star in?

Answer: ( Two Words)

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Question 3 of 15

3. In which of these movies did Jack NOT have a role? Hint

Carnal Knowledge

Mars Attacks!

Goodfellas

On a Clear Day You Can See Forever

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Question 4 of 15

4. Jack's character in 'Terms of Endearment' (1983) was _________ ? Hint

Garrett Breedlove

Garrett Stevens

Garrett Barlove

Garrett Swinson

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Question 5 of 15

5. What is the name of the film by The Who in which Jack had a small part? Hint

Timmy

Tommy

Terry

Tommale

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Question 6 of 15

6. What TV show featured Jack in a small role (he appeared in two episodes)? Hint

Dragnet

I Dream of Jeanie

The Andy Griffith Show

Get Smart

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Question 7 of 15

7. Jack is originally from _________ ? Hint

California

Baltimore

New Jersey

Minnesota

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Question 8 of 15

8. What is the name Jack's character in 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' (1975)? Hint

Roger P. McMurphy

Rudolph P. McMurphy

Randle P. McMurphy

Randall E. McMurphy

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Question 9 of 15

9. Jack won his ___ Academy Award in 'As Good As It Gets' (1997) ? Hint

3rd

1st

4th

2nd

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Question 10 of 15

10. Jack's trademark item is __________ ? Hint

polo shirt

ring

wingtip shoes

sunglasses

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Question 11 of 15

11. What basketball team is Jack a huge fan of? Hint

Lakers

Bulls

Celtics

Knicks

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Question 12 of 15

12. What was Jack's character in the 'Witches of Eastwick' (1987)? Hint

Darryl Van Hoffa

Darryl Van Hyde

Darrell Van Hyke

Daryl Van Horne

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Question 13 of 15

13. What was Jack's character in 'As Good As It Gets' (1997)?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... or just first name)

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Question 14 of 15

14. What was Jack's character in 'A Few Good Men' (1992)? Hint

Natty Jesse

Nash Jessup

Nathinian Jessup

Nathan Jessup

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Question 15 of 15

15. Jack played what character in 'Batman' (1989)? Hint

Riddler

Batman

Penguin

Joker

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Oct 29 2024 : Guest 147: 9/15
Oct 26 2024 : Guest 136: 14/15
Oct 26 2024 : Guest 2: 2/15
Oct 24 2024 : Guest 37: 9/15
Oct 23 2024 : Guest 81: 11/15
Oct 21 2024 : Guest 31: 9/15
Oct 10 2024 : Guest 174: 14/15
Oct 10 2024 : Guest 5: 12/15
Oct 07 2024 : Guest 109: 10/15

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was Jack Nicholson born?

Answer: April 22, 1937

Jack Nicholson was born April 22, 1937.

2. Which movie based on a Stephen King book did Jack star in?

Answer: The Shining

Here's Johnny!

3. In which of these movies did Jack NOT have a role?

Answer: Goodfellas

Jack Nicholson in 'Goodfellas'? I think not!

4. Jack's character in 'Terms of Endearment' (1983) was _________ ?

Answer: Garrett Breedlove

Garrett was a retired astronaut who lived next door to Aurora.

5. What is the name of the film by The Who in which Jack had a small part?

Answer: Tommy

'Tommy' ... a movie about a pinball wizard ... Jack played the therapist.

6. What TV show featured Jack in a small role (he appeared in two episodes)?

Answer: The Andy Griffith Show

7. Jack is originally from _________ ?

Answer: New Jersey

According to most sources he was probably born in New York City, and raised in Neptune, NJ.

8. What is the name Jack's character in 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' (1975)?

Answer: Randle P. McMurphy

Randle Patrick McMurphy was the full name of his character. Jack won his first academy award for his role in this movie.

9. Jack won his ___ Academy Award in 'As Good As It Gets' (1997) ?

Answer: 3rd

These three are: Best Actor for 'One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest' (1975), Best Supporting Actor for 'Terms of Endearment' (1983), and Best Actor again for 'As Good As It Gets' (1997).

10. Jack's trademark item is __________ ?

Answer: sunglasses

Jack wears his trademark sunglasses on almost all occasions...he does this neat forehead trick with them too....it's great.

11. What basketball team is Jack a huge fan of?

Answer: Lakers

Jack is always at Lakers games.

12. What was Jack's character in the 'Witches of Eastwick' (1987)?

Answer: Daryl Van Horne

Jack played the mysterious and handsome Darrell Van Horn ... also known as Satan!

13. What was Jack's character in 'As Good As It Gets' (1997)?

Answer: Melvin Udall

Jack performs beautifully as Melvin Udall -- an obsessive-compulsive novelist who learns to be a nice guy.

14. What was Jack's character in 'A Few Good Men' (1992)?

Answer: Nathan Jessup

'You want the truth? You can't handle the truth!'

15. Jack played what character in 'Batman' (1989)?

Answer: Joker

Jack played the Joker. He made that movie worthwhile.

Source: Author *ShootingStar18

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