WTF Happened to Jack Nicholson?

Last Updated on July 30, 2021

In our latest WTF series, we take a look at some of our favorite stars and filmmakers who have seemingly disappeared or altered their careers over the years to the point that begs the question; WTF happened? Now, before you think we're just picking on celebrities or running some gossip rag stuff, think again! We take a fun (and sometimes funny), researched and fair approach, looking at all angles that led our subject to wherever they are now (which isn't necessarily a bad place at all). If anything, it answers the question on where these fine folks went, how they got there and where you can find 'em now.

This time out we explore the career of the legendary Jack Nicholson, who has graced us with a plethora of scene-stealing performances in some truly great and iconic films that have helped define cinema today. From THE SHINING to ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST to CHINATOWN to BATMAN to TERMS OF ENDEARMENT to THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK to A FEW GOOD MEN to AS GOOD AS IT GETS to ABOUT SCHMIDT to THE DEPARTED and beyond, Jack Nicholason has been a powerhouse for the ages, sprinkling his devilish charm all throughout Hollywood since he emerged on the scene. Nicholson has since disappeared from Hollywood, with his last role being in the James L. Brooks dud HOW DO YOU KNOW, which was ten years ago. Where did Jack go? What's he been up to? Will we ever see him on the big screen again or has he officially retired and left us with his film legacy to chew on? All this and more in the latest WTF Happened to…