Which film earned Jack Nicholson his first Academy Award for Best Actor? Explained
Jack Nicholson secured his inaugural Academy Award for Best Actor through his legendary role in the 1975 movie One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. In his portrayal of Randle McMurphy, a defiant and captivating inmate who pretends to be insane to evade prison duties, Nicholson delivered a compelling and emotionally charged depiction that has since been lauded as one of the most renowned in cinematic history. Adapted from Ken Kesey’s eponymous novel, the film achieved both critical acclaim and commercial triumph, marking only the second movie to sweep all five major Academy Awards—Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Screenplay.