The Shining in 1980.
quite some... :)see http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081505/quotes (Jack Torrance) "Here's Johnny"!
When Jack Nicholson starred in Stanley Kubrick's 1980 film "The Shining," he was an established actor known for his intense performances and unique charisma. At the time, he had already gained acclaim for roles in films like "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and "Chinatown." Nicholson's portrayal of Jack Torrance became iconic, showcasing his ability to embody a character's descent into madness. This role further solidified his status as one of Hollywood's leading actors.
Stanley Kubrick overtly declared that Jack was a reincarnation of an earlier official at the hotel .
The Shining (1980).
Several actors were considered for the role of Jack Torrance in Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining" before Jack Nicholson was cast. Notable names include Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Michael Douglas. However, Nicholson ultimately won the role, delivering a memorable and iconic performance that has since become synonymous with the character. His intense acting style was a perfect match for the psychological horror of the film.
Stephen King didn't like Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of "The Shining" because he felt that the film didn't capture the emotional depth and psychological complexity of his novel. Additionally, King disapproved of Kubrick's portrayal of the character Jack Torrance, feeling that the film version lacked the depth and internal struggle that he had intended for the character in the book.
1980's thriller about a hotel maintenance man who slowly goes crazy. Jack Nicholson as Jack Torrance Shelley Duvall as Wendy Torrance Danny Lloyd as Danny Torrance Scatman Crothers as Dick Hallorann
Jack Torrance was created in 1977.
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
No, this is not true. June Nicholson was the mother of Jack Nicholson.
No, Jack Nicholson is not single.
Jack Nicholson's character, Jack Torrance, says "Here's Johnny" in "The Shining" as a reference to the famous line used by Ed McMahon when introducing Johnny Carson on "The Tonight Show." The line was improvised by Nicholson and became an iconic moment in the film.