These 5 Jack Nicholson Movies Are His True Masterpieces

The New Hollywood Movement ushered in a collection of innovative filmmakers who introduced audiences to a collection of newcomers, including Faye Dunaway, Dustin Hoffman, and Robert De Niro. However, one of the most prominent stars to emerge at this time was three-time Oscar winner Jack Nicholson, who rose to fame starring in iconic films such as Five Easy Pieces, Chinatown, and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Born in Neptune City, New Jersey, Nicholson arrived in Los Angeles in 1950, where he worked for MGM Studios' animation directors, William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, while also training as an actor with the Players Ring Theater group. After taking on a series of bit roles in soap operas and stage productions, Nicholson made his film debut in Roger Corman's The Cry Baby Killer in 1958 and continued to collaborate with Corman on various projects.