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“I'd prefer if people had no impressions of me. As a kid, I had to tell my own family, "Please, just don't talk about me!" Because they always got it wrong. Always. I just didn't want them to tell anyone anything about me.”

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Jack Nicholson, born on April 22, 1937, is an iconic American actor with a career spanning over half a century. Renowned for his profound acting skills and versatile character portrayals, Nicholson has won numerous accolades, including an Academy Award for Best Actor. He is considered one of the most influential actors in film history. more

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