1.
The Shining- Jack Torrance
A dark and murderous role that was expertly performed by Jack Nicholson.
21 points - added 13 years ago by lyn113003 -
2.
A Few Good Men- Col. Nathan R. Jessep
20 points - added 13 years ago by lyn113003 -
3.
As Good as It Gets- Melvin Udall
10 points - added 13 years ago by lyn113003 -
4.
The Pledge- Jerry Black
8 points - added 13 years ago by lyn113003 -
5.
Batman- Joker / Jack Napier
Jack Nicholson became the joker in this version of Batman. He was evil and funny at the same time.
5 points - added 13 years ago by lyn113003 -
6.
Anger Management- Dr. Buddy Rydell
4 points - added 13 years ago by lyn113003 -
7.
The Departed Frank Costello
2 points - added 13 years ago by lyn113003 -
8.
The Bucket List- Edward
A funny and eye-opening movie that gave Jack a great opportunity to show his acting skills.
2 points - added 13 years ago by lyn113003 -
9.
Hoffa James R. 'Jimmy' Hoffa
2 points - added 13 years ago by lyn113003 -
10.
The Two Jakes J.J. 'Jake' Gittes
2 points - added 13 years ago by lyn113003 -
11.
Terms of Endearment- Garrett Breedlove
A different type of role than he usual does, Jack shocked many when he was able to take on a sensitive movie like this.
1 point - added 13 years ago by lyn113003 -
12.
About Schmidt- Warren Schmidt
Jack took on this title role and did not disappoint. He made the character his own and that is what "made" the movie.
1 point - added 13 years ago by lyn113003 -
13.
The Crossing Guard- Freddy Gale
1 point - added 13 years ago by lyn113003 -
14.
The Missouri Breaks Tom Logan
1 point - added 13 years ago by lyn113003 -
15.
Prizzi's Honor Charley Partanna
1 point - added 13 years ago by lyn113003 -
16.
Something's Gotta Give Harry Sanborn
0 points - added 13 years ago by lyn113003 -
17.
Blood and Wine Alex Gates
0 points - added 13 years ago by lyn113003 -
18.
Broadcast News -Bill Rorich
0 points - added 13 years ago by lyn113003 -
19.
Ironweed-Francis Phelan
0 points - added 13 years ago by lyn113003 -
20.
Mars Attacks!- President James Dale / Art Land
-4 points - added 13 years ago by lyn113003 -
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