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Jack Nicholson

Is Jack Nicholson A-List?

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YesJack Nicholson is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.

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Reached A-list in 1974

"Chinatown" Success

Ranking Timeline

1958D$0.01M

Early Film Roles

Nicholson starts in low-budget films.

1969B▲▲$0.5M+$0.49M

"Easy Rider" Breakthrough

His role earns him an Oscar nomination and significant recognition.

1974A$2M+$1.5M

"Chinatown" Success

Nicholson stars in this critically acclaimed film.

1975A$5M+$3M

"Cuckoo's Nest" Oscar

Wins his first Academy Award.

1980A$15M+$10M

"The Shining" Release

Stars in Stanley Kubrick's horror masterpiece.

1983A$40M+$25M

"Terms of Endearment" Win

Second Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

1989A$75M+$35M

"Batman" as Joker

Plays Joker in Tim Burton's Batman.

1997A$150M+$75M

"As Good as It Gets" Triumph

Wins third Academy Award.

2006A$300M+$150M

"The Departed" Success

Stars in Martin Scorsese's critically acclaimed film.

2024A$400M+$100M

Retirement & Legacy

Nicholson enjoys his legendary status and considerable wealth.

Last updated: February 23, 2026