Legendary star Jack Nicholson turns 88: a look back (35 images)

By UPI Staff

Oscar-winning actor Jack Nicholson, known for "The Shining," "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," "Chinatown," "Terms of Endearment," "Batman" and "As Good as It Gets" -- and for his love of the Los Angeles Lakers -- turns 88 on Tuesday. Here is a look back at the star’s career.

Referee Dee Kantner (R) says hello to actor Jack Nicholson (L) who is sitting courtside during the Los Angeles Lakers home game against the Vancouver Grizzlies in Los Angeles on November 16, 1997. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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Helen Hunt (L) and Nicholson pose January 18, 1998 with the Golden Globe awards they garnered for "As Good as it Gets" in Los Angeles. The duo also won Oscars for their roles in the film. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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Nicholson watches the action during the Lakers/Sonics game February 13, 1998, in Los Angeles, with his longtime companion Rebecca Broussard and their children, Raymond and Lorraine. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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Nicholson, who won the award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for "As Good As It Gets," poses with his award at the Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG Awards) in Los Angeles on March 8, 1998. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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