Jack Nicholson accepts the AFI Life Achievement Award in 1994

Jack Nicholson accepts the 22nd AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute To Jack Nicholson (1994).
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[@michaelNicolaides]

Dude..i never expected to see Jack's emotional side on stage, this really got to me. He deserves all the praise. Still one of the best.

[@tonyfigs8148]

@@timetheory84 I don't know if you know who Studs Terkel is but he hated "Five Easy Pieces," re, the scene where JN gives the waitress a hard time. Studs: What kind of day is she having? What's the nature of her work? She's getting hassled by the boss, the busboys, the cook, the customers. And at the end of the day, she TIRED. ... And JN wants his food just right. I agree. For me, that scene epitomizes what I don't like about JN, regardless of the movie he's in. He's not at all empathetic as an actor. Not as far as I can tell.

[@allengshow5468]

It was beautiful 👌🏼

[@lincthomas7178]

@@tonyfigs8148 its called ACTING..... OMG

[@Johnjohnson-zg4ek]

All the broads loved Jack

[@scottbrandts610]

You hit it! Even I teared up when he did. Jack takes you where HE goes!

[@mikes3827]

HOW cool is it when Jack says "You ain't seen nothin' yet!" along with his immediate reaction. Just quintessential Jack. Charisma like no one. One of a kind!

[@dennismosher5454]

😂😂😂

[@89strangelove]

it is very cool, and you realize for sure that he also has a lot of insecurities but he powers through them. Even Jack has insecurities

[@798jeremy]

I recognize this line...this is one from his Joker lines, indeed ! >:D

[@alwayssarcastic4074]

Meryl's reaction: 7:55

[@MrGenexxx]

What makes it even cooler is that it was absolute truth. He had so many great performances after 1994. As Good as It Gets, About Schmidt, The Departed etc etc etc

[@Zenblonde]

"A killer smile and a pair of shades". Love it. Congrats Jack Nicholson!

[@lorrainesaviano855]

😎😎😎😎💜💜

[@tomasfinnerty1420]

What a dude. Ageless charisma, this man is one of a kind. I'm absolutely blown away by this - one of his best performances!

[@hakukuze7947]

Probably the most honest award speech ever. Now I know why those around him love him so much.

[@edkeaton]

Jack Nicholson is probably one of the most humblest actors as far as I have seen. He gives credit where it's due as far as his collaborators are concerned and his acceptance speech was very moving and eloquent. What a class act he truly is! Thanks for all of the cinematic memories, Jack. ✌️😎

[@rebeccahopkins9522]

From an illegitimate child growing up in New Jersey, to one of the greatest, most fearless, charming, charismatic and most celebrated actors of all time. Only in America. But even in America, Jack is truly one of a kind. ❤️

[@italishgirl5601]

Please stop using the phrase “ illegitimate “. No life should be described as such🙏

[@anneroy4560]

@@italishgirl5601 they used to be called bastard births ... which is the original meaning ...

[@pratikdesai9255]

He legitimate from born. Are you legitimate or not?😂

[@LuisRivas-ck1gt]

Only ….in….America…? America is much greater than USA Yes is interesting that most of USA héroes are fake… i will name some Batman Spider-Man Superman Rambo and all the movie fake heroes represented by actors I must say I really don’t understand what your so proud of and in general USA people are so proud about it? A country that has being since it was created involved in creating and instigating wars all over the world and still the leader on it. A country that pretend to be the winner of all wars they enter?… The II WORLD WAR was won by Russia not you And all wars in the Middle East and Hispanoamérica to plunder like pirates…and after destroy the Middle East and South America you just run away like thief’s that is your heroes WAR CRIMINALS only in USA …. Vietnam the biggest failure of all.

[@chamade166]

In many countries, except for Hollywood’s reach at the time. These days they make exclusively garbage.

[@Pixieonthe7]

He's a true star isn't he? All those actors in the same business were full of awe about him! What an actor!

[@elasolezito]

He forgot the award, but nothing is awkard for Jack Nicholson ! That charisma !

[@jackagain8346]

Looks like that thing cost them about $14.95....retail.

[@FirstPlace97]

So? The honor is priceless

[@sh230968]

It is good that he forgot it because the way he picked it up was priceless.

[@LillyU333]

He´s got so many already.

[@chuckecheese3161]

Lorraine being there and his family was the PRESENT the award was the past.. beautiful simply beautiful Jack

[@scottbrandts610]

The most diplomatic, inclusive, elegant, considerate, witty, funny and brilliant actor to have given us so many years of shattering performances. In short: My Hero.

[@griselgrisel7407]

jack is so considerate and classy and timeless !!

[@Bale4Bond]

inclusive? what?

[@betweentheripples8847]

@@Bale4Bond "Inclusive" is so tethered to identity politics these days, one often forgets its range of application.

[@yogeshbhandari1040]

That look of respect on the face of Clint Eastwood who himself is the greatest legend hollywood has ever produced shows how admirable Jack Nicholson is !

[@tiffsaver]

This is one of the best acceptance speeches I've ever heard, anywhere, anytime, and by anyone. He actually said very little, but his words were so sincere, that they spoke VOLUMES. And that's exactly what good acting is all about, isn't it?

[@theoutlaw5806]

Except he's not acting ! This is a real life speech from a lifetime of success. How can it be considered acting ? That would be incredibly insecure, facade & fake. The man was brought to tears during an emotional speech ? you call that acting ? Nah. Unless your maybe pointing out similarities ? I'm not sure I follow ?Jack poured his emotions out onto the table & laid bare his soul & all his insecurities for once ! This was so heartwarming, it was an iconic speech. Acting is most definitely NOT what it was ! Up front & close with the legend that is Jack Nicholson

[@tiffsaver]

@@theoutlaw5806 I realized he wasn't acting, genius. I was simply equating good acting with the ability to be sincere, NOT claiming that he was acting in his acceptance speech. Now go away.

[@wildside316]

"You ain't seen nothin' yet." God bless Jack, legends never die.

[@ManCave1972]

If anyone ever thought he was an empty vessel, this proves he loved the work and was a true emotional artist who lived and breathed his roles.

[@DirtyDawg]

He still is

[@charlesfischer3654]

Agreed, but who exactly ever thought he was an emplty vessel?

[@ManCave1972]

@@charlesfischer3654 He caught a lot of shit when he did Batman- people calling him a sell out only motivated by the payday- but even on that movie he really gave it his all.

[@vincecommando7575]

Jack Nicholson is the man and I don't say that about most people. His legendary performances will withstand the test of time guaranteed.

[@rholdabester9176]

I love Jack Nicholson, what a great actor. Normal, sweet, joky and so real. The best actor with his own good acting, with a smile and a lovely likeable face. I always enjoy watching past and present videos. A great fan for many years, Jack. All the best to you Sir. With love from South Africa

[@TheSpookyDuke]

Watching this occured how intelligent this person is and smooth and witty, hats off mr. nicholson

[@crispappletart]

Jack = pure class.

[@chocolatedippedroach]

this is actually quite an amazing speech.

[@braziliantexatlantis9512]

Then he made As Good As It Gets and won the Oscar, the Golden Globe, the Screen Actors Guild Award, the American Comedy Award, the Broadcast Film Critics Association Award, the National Board Of Review Award, the London Critics Circle Film Award, etc. Then he made About Schmidt.

[@markwestwriter]

I love that he mentions his sister first and seems so appreciative!

[@JohnC-er3rg]

Was that his sister or his Mom?

[@markwestwriter]

@@JohnC-er3rg Both

[@lemorab1]

@@markwestwriter No, Lorraine is actually his aunt, but he didn't learn that until later in life.

[@dennismosher5454]

Only Jack can make, forgetting his award on stage look cool

[@sloop3720]

Typically A Hobo That Lives In Ya Bathtub your profile picture is just yes.

[@LordGandor3]

Jack & Nick are names for Satan which is why most huge Hollywood stars have played characters named Jack & Nick. Nicholson even played the Devil in Witches of Eastwick. The Golf record of 6+6+6=18 Golf Majors is held by Jack Nicklaus. When Jack said "You ain't seen nothing yet" perhaps he was referring to the 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse - Famine, Disease, WW3 & FEMA Death camps with guillotines ? Jack also portrayed a Werewolf in in WOLF. I know for a fact that Rothschild funded archaeologists unearthed Nephilim Giant bones & have cross hybridized them with Wolves & other animals to create Beastly Monsters. They won't "Unleash the Beasts" until the government repeals the 2nd Amendment. They've cross hybridized species to create Dragons, Leviathan, Megalodon, dinosaur looking RAPTORS, Cat People, Scorpion hybrids that look just like the Beast in ALIEN, King Kong, Godzilla, Bigfoot is a Giant crossed with a Bear, the Abominable Snowman is a Giant crossed with a Polar bear.....Any Monsters we've seen in movies have probably been created by cross hybridizing species...imagine a Giant Anaconda crossed with a Black Mamba or a Cobra ? Book of Revelation began with WW1 orchestrated by the Rothschilds who are inbred with the Rockefellers, Windsors, Bushs, Kennedys, DuPonts, Morgans, Warburgs & other lesser known families.....it's all in the freaking family, a family of generational Satanist Vampires !

[@mattreohorn6464]

@@LordGandor3 are you nuts !

[@sdwriter2626]

Matt Reohorn Clearly, yes.

[@paulzammataro7185]

@@LordGandor3 Sit down and STFU

[@lekalla]

That was the most honest and humble acting i've ever seen, actually it wasn't acting. It was Jack.

[@thecowboy9698]

When he mentioned his daughter, he got such a big smile of pride on his face.

[@erikandrus4387]

Handsome cowboy.

[@ChrisMagoo99]

"You ain't seen nothin' yet" is true. Years later he gave us Warren Schmidt from "About Schmidt", which is easily one of his best performances.

[@v1m]

Master class in falling apart and keeping it together.

[@GreeklishOutdoors]

What a legend. My favourite actor. Such passion in his work. God bless J. Nicholson

[@eriklf64]

Jack is in his eighties now. The day he will die, I will cry. I will really cry. There has never been an actor like Jack. He is the GOAT !!!!

[@mzeeshaniqbal6938]

It's a beautiful award acceptance speech. Jack truly deserve it. 🌟

[@germanMasterroach]

Now I get why he's so loved. Because he's himself. And I thought he doesn't feel emotion until now. Old school class of an actor and an all around swell guy. Hard to accept that even Jack Nicholson can cry. But it's a humbling and self-teaching experience for me to watch this video.

[@tyrannize365]

There is a reason this man has the most Academy Awards and has been nominated for an Academy Award for acting in every decade from the 1960s to 2000s . Hes the man he can play any damn role and makes it seem so real its unbelievable.

[@CFALLIS0002]

Wow.... the BEST acceptance speech I've heard. I was not expecting that. What a legend.

[@Taczka777]

that melody is perfect for '90s and jack nicholson. Genius, Jak Nicholson is a GENIUS!

[@bakersam3734]

its from the movie hes in called chinatown

[@sunritroykarmakar4406]

its the chinatown theme

[@scottknode898]

yam teoretyk the music is the them from his 1974 movie Chinatown.

[@SwiRly245]

hes just the man in every way

[@Nobo_On_The_Rocks]

I think most of us didn't get much of the speech, but people in the audience did. That's jack for us, a mystery .. a giant one.

[@Tronite]

Heh, Goldie Hawn was so teary eyed, but I must admit this made me pretty teary too... Jack really deserved this

[@DeathJustice]

"I guess the only real danger here is after this I'll fall in love with myself" hahaha what a brilliant way to turn over his own emotions! Love Jack Nicholson!

[@Woesteinvuir]

It's amazing to think that even after this he turned in performances like in The Departed and The Pledge. My God what a talent. And easily the coolest guy of all time.

[@youpippo81]

forgetting the award really confine how true this guy is.

[@joancote887]

Good old jack #1

[@gavinbrando8255]

Confirmed*

[@andy6970]

Or how drunk our Jack really is.

[@ameebohrer1889]

@@andy6970 he said he wasn't. Did you watch it?

[@karlaangelagumanao9090]

"You ain't seen nothin' yet." Great line Jack 😀😀😀

[@Marlondurran]

I like him too LoL 😉

[@joels1986]

Wow... So true. He would go on to win another best actor oscar 3 years later and star in dozens of more films

[@Matias-we4un]

That what she said

[@stevennorris7181]

yep, won best actor for As Good as it Gets

[@wendyqallab6906]

Simply one of the best so unforgettable.

[@eugenamit1898]

Just rewatching him in The Shining or looking at his scary, grinning face pics at that door makes me think he is one if the finest and talented.. He made hollywood so renarkable even today in the 21st century❣️🎉🎶hugs from philippines

[@Beatles0223]

Just when I thought it wasn't possible to love this man anymore, he always manages to top himself. Jack, you da man! :-)

[@LoveFlatfootin1]

A legend in his own time.

[@ameebohrer1889]

You mean forever.

[@aliabideen]

Jack Nicholson, Al pacino, Robert de niro, Tom hanks and Morgen Freeman are in the league of extraordinary best actors ever.

[@anshulvijaywargiya9503]

Agreed + Marlon Brando + Daniel day Lewis

[@69adrummer]

Even when he's emotional he's 1,000 times more of a badass than any of us!!

[@DaveDanProductions]

One of the coolest men to ever live! A living legend, ultimate hellraiser, a actor for all actors

[@ameebohrer1889]

Absolutely. He was so great as the actual Devil in "The Witches of Eastwick"-- aka Daryl Van Horne. R.P. McMurphy, Jack Torrance, Garret Breedlove, Charely Partanna, The Joker, Melvin Udall, Dr. Buddy Rydell, Frank Costello-- always an enchanting agent of chaos!

[@Thespeedrap]

Great video Jack is very deserving of this award.I hope He makes a comeback and don't retire yet.

[@vinceniederman3235]

Such a Great Speech All The Way Jack Nicholson Is The Man!

[@XAMORA2007]

jack nicholson is a great actor , thank you a lot

[@BartT75]

3:25 "The mother of some of my children..." I howled, lmao

[@rebeccab1711]

Jack is such a sweet down to earth guy, love him!! 😍😘❤

[@CptNemo-l3s]

When the coolest guy on the face of the planet starts to well up, you know its all from the heart...I did not expect that. Thank you for uploading:)

[@Arrows]

What a wonderful speech from one of the greatest actors ever. :)

[@leonardohummel8658]

Truly one of the greatest character actors of all time. great speech too.

[@ShezzLuvsShadow]

Ok, I can't be the only person who finds this man attractive can I?

[@sparco006]

No, he's a hottie for sure!

[@neohip489]

Vegeta Lover Did you watch this clip? The entire audience was made up of people who have loved him, are loving him, and will continue to love him far into the future. Mind you, Clint Eastwood looked like he had walked into the wrong room!

[@FuckFeminists]

+Vegeta Lover The thing Jack Nicholson is perhaps best known for, is that he has been with over Three Thousand women. That makes him one of the most successful womanizers on the planet, not least due to his money and fame. But sure, also due to his life ethos and ability to charm. So the only woman in the world who thinks hes attractive? Who the hell do you think you are, get to the back of a very, very long queue!!!

[@dennismosher5454]

your not

[@ShezzLuvsShadow]

***** No need to be dick

[@justinquaylepate1358]

I absolutely love Jack Nicholson, he's one of top favorite actors. His smile is unmistakable

[@jamesmclaughlin3482]

"Here's Johnny", was one of Jack's best ad lib lines!

[@jacknicholson5863]

Thanks for your love and support. I really do appreciate 💙💙💙

[@DoggosintheHouse]

I imagine Jack as this edgy, hard, larger-than-life person and I watch him in this video and I see someone humbled and overwhelmed and melancholy and struggling to hold it in like some dad at his daughter's wedding. It's adorable... and it makes me wonder about what that character would look like if he were to let it free on set. Amazing guy....

[@aprilwearsgucci]

Jack is the man. And he'll always be the coolest person in the room.

[@officalatom4055]

And 2 of his greatest performances came after this too truly one of the greatest if not the greatest actor of all time

[@valentinokingthegoat]

about schmidt and.......?

[@nox5870]

Him , Gary Oldman and Daniel Day Lewis are the best

[@TatakhHuismans]

why?!

[@wanabiyu8380]

@@valentinokingthegoat as good as it gets. But I would add his performance in the departed🙂

[@funforspice]

what a great speech, I m literally crying..

[@killieboy93]

Amazing how he got the lifetime achievement award before 2 of his greatest performances, in As Good As It Gets and The Departed

[@Chinaski1]

He was even better in About Schmidt. One of his best performances.

[@evangelista6442]

Legend Jack Nickolson

[@conniecrawford5231]

Evangelista Spell his name correctly!

[@newtechi]

He truly has a magnetism thats on a different level.

[@dannysound1]

You can feel that he is sad inside, my favorite actor of all times and a great soul

[@simba30]

Truly one of the greatest actors of our time, I really miss his presence on the big screen

[@jamesbaggett7223]

Hey Frank if that's really you.. just gotta say you're sadly underrated as an actor.

[@simba30]

Yes it’s really me,

[@jamesbaggett7223]

@@simba30 first saw you on the show "World's Dumbest"...realized you were the unlucky gambler from "Tombstone" since it was my Pop's favorite film. Both you and your brother are badasses in your own rights. Thanks for responding!

[@jayd.5043]

Will we ever have the likes of Jack Nicholson and his league ever again. Wow …. Thank you for sharing your craft with the millions the world over.

[@thenextrung]

Five Easy Pieces is my favorite movie of his, and I've seen almost every major starring role of his many times. He and Anthony Hopkins are my two favorite major motion picture actors of the past 40 years.

[@rholdabester9176]

What a great actor in his own great character. His speeches is loved by everyone. So real and so simple, like his acting. Great special acting. With love from South Africa.

[@cowboysfan782008]

Total respect for Jack! Even with all of the fame and fortune, and Hollywood BS that they all have to deal with, he never forgot how important it is to be a good human being!

[@benjamintzs]

What a wonderful moment! Thank you so much for this post! Jack is simply the best actor ever! And he was right, we hadn't seen anything yet, As Good As It Gets, The Pledge, About Schmidt, The Departed, Somethin's Gotta Give, some of the best was yet to come.

[@deckardplisken]

The best acceptance I've ever heard.

[@cutidowny4118]

I've always sensed Jack's kindness and understanding; I hear it in his every utterance. Much better than doing your job well is to be a good souled mortal, one of the many lovable mortals who I say "hold up the world". To me, Jack is "the real deal". ❤🎉

[@Pixieonthe7]

"I guess the only danger here is that after this i'll fall in love with myself". That's how tears swings to laughter. Good Old Jack Nicholson. EFF you all the haters and extra-smart kiddos. Grow up first.

[@SS-ki6ie]

He is, without a doubt, one of the greatest actors of all time. He personifies the acting standard all actors work to achieve. He’s done it with class and humility and has righteously earned a prominent place in the Pantheon of actors. I look forward to continue to enjoy his acting presence in film, television and theatre.

[@damienocallaghan7914]

2.35 You KNOW its a big deal when Clint Eastwood is in the Crowd....

[@danielphillips6195]

The best acceptance speech ever. I never forgot it. I watched it live and am glad I can find it here.

[@mrkeno1000]

The 3 actors that come to mind that I really love Bogart, Hackman, and Jack

[@pam0626]

A man who puts it all out there and allows himself to be this vulnerable is a gift.

[@southernsniper744]

Legend!

[@Diddy_Do_It2037]

So honest and shot from the hip. This is great. Actors like this are long gone. Bittersweet

[@Diddy_Do_It2037]

@David Burgess Gene was incredible in The Quick and the Dead. Best villain of all time in my opinion

[@ronzilla3296]

Jack nicholson the greatest actor of all time! Hands down!!

[@thomastsangthomas1616]

His AFI Lifetime Achievement Award has a star, looks so brilliant!👍🏼❣️

[@damienocallaghan7914]

WITH THE EXCEPTION OF CLINT EASTWOOD No one deserves it More

[@guileniam]

Marlon Brando

[@stephengiese7549]

Great moment for him. He showed all the proper emotions. He is an actor not a public speaker. He used cards and tried to speak without reading. I learned from an actress to use the cards but talk to the audience not read. You have time to show plenty of emotions. Thanks jack and utube.

[@LL-ow1qt]

Wow made me teary eyed. Love Jack! ❤

[@jacknicholson5863]

Thanks for your love and support. I really do appreciate 💙💙

[@TheChamsin]

I think that people like this guy who most of the time provoques fear and people have that idea of him this is a guy to be nervous with or be afraid of him, ocasionally or a lot of the time makes jokes and seems to enjoy himself makes people adore him and makes him so much atractive in so many ways i thinks thats his great personality and the key of his succes

[@tariqsarwar3408]

The man achieved life achievement award when more 'Oscar' was still left for him!

[@glg210]

This was as wholesome as it gets, such an honest speech it was really touching to see him getting emotional

[@sirthomascrown]

"I guess the only real danger here is after this, I'll fall in love with myself." Haha, brilliant - that is innate chutzpah 🙌

[@terrycharnley]

What on earth can you say after an acceptance speech as moving as that? Goldie Hawn (as well as others I suspect) was close to tears. I was more than close. Fantastic stuff, Jack, you are the real deal. And he is immortal!

[@elissahoran1130]

"If anyone has one it twice"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If anyone could, it would be Jack!!!!!!!!!!!

[@marcot8106]

Such a wonderful man and actor. Everybody loves him!!

[@femgoo]

There are a lot of GIANT actors in Hollywood. Pacino, Hoffman, De Niro and Nicholson and many more. But Nicholson is probably my favorite. Never makes a DULL movie! His personal life, well....🤣🤣

[@lisaherrera23]

Jack Nicholson you Sir are truly amazing!!! Always Suave. True Hollywood.

[@Faraday-dy9zd]

While I watching it, I wish this speech will never end..

[@wanabiyu8380]

So true

[@shees94]

0:46 that eyebrow lift tho.......

[@yashsingh6273]

Isn't it iconic??

[@edkeaton1085]

Jack Nicholson is another fave of mine because of his wit and wisdom and his celebratory career in the movies.

[@MIDHUN997]

Hands off to Jack Nicholson

[@braileanul]

you've meant 'hats off to jack nicholson'

[@jinguljangul9814]

everyone in that room admires & looks up to this man ... every single one ..

[@paulconway8481]

When they came up with the saying, “ he’s cooler than the other side of the pillow,” they were talking about “JACk.”... or for that matter, “slicker than snot on a door knob!!

[@LukeMaynard]

I think he's an incredibly private, sensitive soul who has a playboy schtick that's kept him sane in Hollywood. This might be the first time I've seen him sober when he wasn't acting, and there's such vulnerability in his speech. None of his (many) Oscars & Golden Globe speeches are this candid and it was really touching to get a sympathetic glimpse at a guy who maybe works hard not to come off this way.