Jack Nicholson Cries About Roger Corman

From the documentary: Corman's World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel

[@DrWatson25]

RIP The Legend Roger Corman

[@Rigoletto409]

The trolls here are ignoring the backstory, as they always do. Nicholson gets emotional because Roger Corman was the only one who gave Nicholson work when Nicholson was a struggling actor. Without Roger Corman, Nicholson wouldn't have forged a career for himself.

[@johnathonhaney8291]

+Rigoletto409 Damn right...and the same is true for James Cameron, Francis Ford Coppola, Ron Howard, Pam Grier, Robert De Niro, Sylvester Stallone...the list goes on and on.

[@Valkonnen]

These are kids who've never seen classic films because they're "Corny"...Screw these limited fools!

[@bonnie3447]

There are no trolls you wannabe white Knight 😂 😂 😂

[@oscarsalesgirl296]

What trolls?

[@harleyjackson3708]

@@oscarsalesgirl296 Yeah, I've only seen genuine comments here, so far. A lot of people though still don't know Nicholson goes as far back as at least 1960 with Corman when he played the dental masochist Wilbur Force in the 1960 version of The Little Shop of Horrors, a role that most people know for the Bill Murray version of the character, Arthur Denton, from the musical 80's movie remake, which is another thing that would never have happened without Corman making a bet in 1960 that he could get a legitimately good full-length film about a talking flytrap completed in just 2 days.

[@GetToDaChoppa-k5r]

Corman gave Jack work when no one else would. This is a lovely tribute from Nicholson.

[@lilcicero77]

+no hassle at the party when Corman got the honorary Oscar, Jack said "Thank you for believing in me, when no-one else would". It's hard to imagine nobody believing in someone like Nicholson NOW, but at the beginning, it's a different story. It's a poignant thing to imagine.

[@johnathonhaney8291]

+littlecicero As was stated by Nicholson elsewhere, Roger was the one guy who kept him working for ten years. It wasn't just as an actor either. He actually wrote a couple of westerns for Roger.

[@NickStuart118]

Johnathon Haney And he wrote the Trip and parts of the Wild Angels (up there with Corman's highest earners)

[@joel8583]

What a guy!

[@eightbitsurrenderomi4148]

RIP Roger

[@mainstreetsaint36]

To see a tough guy like Jack Nicholson cry openly like that, the man must have touched his life deeply.

[@dane21dc]

Takes a man to cry

[@LPTV84]

Corman was the man who gave him a break and work. Acting when starting is a poorman's job and full of aspirations and dreams, that most get crushed in a blink of an eye. His came true, and he cries knowing its all owed to someone who gave him a chance and believed in him at his lowest point.

[@mainstreetsaint36]

@@LPTV84 RIP Roger Corman. I just found out the news just a few minutes ago. 😥

[@GoGetYourShinebox]

Never heard anyone refer to Jack as a tough guy before. Did he get in a lot of fights or something?

[@mainstreetsaint36]

@@GoGetYourShinebox Most of the characters he's played have that feeling of being a bit hard. Like he's rather aloof to the world. Even watching him do interviews, he doesn't show a lot of emotions.

[@julianarchy9043]

If Roger Corman only helped Jack Nicholson's career, he'd be a legend, but he helped so many filmmakers get their start. It's honestly staggering. It's so cool to watch interviews with him. He was so full of wisdom and interesting filmmaking stories. He'll be sorely missed. RIP Roger

[@garrison968]

ITs from Corman's World. Nicholson came in for an interview that was supposed to last like 30 minutes. He stayed for 5 hours.

[@JoshSalt1]

I wish Jack would live forever. What a sweet sweet man he always has been.

[@xoxoLeLa]

Josh Salt he was in batman

[@evanc3160]

Joshua Salt Wendy, the light of his life would disagree lol

[@peterzang]

He’s a solid dude and a loyal friend. Stays in touch with his buds from high school. A great American

[@dkelly26666]

@@peterzang Once mighty producer Robert Evans later fell on hard times, and had to sell his house. The new owners allowed him to stay in it, but he had to pay them rent of 10 grand a month (in 1980s dollars), for them it was just a real estate investment. Evans couldn't afford the rent and, with him about to be put out of his house he'd lived in for decades, Jack made an inordinate offer for the house to the then-current owners , and they sold it to him. Then, although Jack bought and owned the house and absorbed all the taxes and everything associated with it, he allowed Evans to live in it, rent-free, for the rest of Evans' life. Respect.

[@vhscopyofseinfeld]

@@evanc3160Wendy is insane

[@mrrocknroll5284]

Without Corman we wouldn't have actors like Jack Nicholson, Dennis Hopper, Peter Fonda, Susan Strasberg and Bruce Dern

[@Sufficit]

Kudos to Jack Nicholson for his gratefulness. Most people, in entertainment,forget where do they come from and who helped them when they started.

[@thelefthandofcreation1617]

This takes on a whole new dimension tonight. RIP to Roger, one of the most influential figures in the history of American, and indeed the worlds cinema.

[@melanieschmitt5734]

In this video you see not the actor Jack Nicholson. You see a man with real feelings, all the emotions are real. I love him for everything he did. He is the best actor on the planet and he will always be the best. I wish he could live forever. Without him nothing will have sense

[@TheBluRayCritic]

Corman saw talent in Jack, and this is a beautiful way of Jack showing appreciation for the chance he was given. We thank you Mr. Corman for introducing us to Jack and all the great roles he has blessed us with.

[@user-rt9zq8rs9k]

Roger Corman helped create Hollywood stars and crew like James Cameron .

[@pdclemens]

WOW. What a beautiful moment. And a side of Nicholson (the man, not the actor) that I've never seen in an interview before. Very touching indeed.

[@twangyeh]

RIP Roger Corman

[@skRapKlan]

Roger Corman is one of the most amazing people in showbiz.. His movies will live on in all our hearts!

[@chadstephens88]

When I was ten years old my brother of seventeen years died of leukemia. I was just a child and broken and hollow. Jack saved my life. I know this sounds ridiculous but I stayed indoors a lot back then and when I saw the Batman television commercial I heard the Joker’s voice and asked my mother if he was the astronaut from Terms of Endearment, to which she affirmed. I watched Batman in the theater five times in the Summer of 1989. His nature in that film gave me joy, the likes of which I cannot fully understand or articulate. Years later I was caught up, having watched and owned every film he had done. He was my hero. He was my lucky charm. Seeing him onscreen was like a surrogate father figure, I suppose and I miss his work as he changed my life.

[@tekkenchampion832]

Beautiful story man, RIP. Long live Nicholson ❤️

[@wanabiyu8380]

Wow, beautiful story ❤️

[@peterzang]

That’s such a beautiful thing, buddy. Beautiful

[@a.merritt1284]

That doesn't sound ridiculous at all. The way you describe Jack is exactly how I feel about Jaz Coleman. After my dad died, I lost my sense of wonder. Jaz helped bring it back. Now I see him as my father figure.. and it reminds me even more of your story because Jaz and Jack both embody the Joker archetype. I was very moved by your comment ❤

[@Julia-qt5wd]

I just wanna give Jack a big hug

[@1Filmbrock]

Another thng about Roger Corman for which he has not gotten enough credit. He gave 1st jobs and/or early support to more women producers and directors than any single producer in Hollywood. Hollywood was Sexism Central but Roger was open and appreciative of women filmmakers including: Julie Corman, Gale Anne Hurd, Penelope Spheeris, Deborah Brock, Katt Shea.....etc.

[@kennethhegarty]

With the unfortunate news recently, I feel like Jack is echoing what a lot of us are feeling… … We miss you, Roger. Love, The monster movie kids you helped give a space to 😢

[@64typhoonfever41]

The more I see of Jack Nicholson the more I appreciate him.

[@JeffreyGillespie]

And he can put on such a face for the paparazzi, but what a beautiful man he is at his core. Bless him.

[@ninjawraith17]

It's just like Ray Bradbury & Ray Harryhausen. You can feel the deep friendship and respect these two men have for each other. I remember watching Ray Bradbury cry onstage as he was presenting his best friend with his honorary Oscar in the early 90s. A friend that is so happy for you that they have tears of joy that you are finally getting the honors they know you deserve for all that you have done for them and film. It's a truly beautiful moment.

[@Hack_The_Planet_]

Truly an end of an era, R.I.P. Roger Corman.

[@marcchervin8905]

Actual legend. You never have to apologize for honestly expressing self sir. ❤️

[@solidsnake58]

No! He's still alive! That's what makes this even more heartfelt.

[@beckoning-chasm]

Movies would be unimaginable without Roger Corman. There is so much in the movie landscape that he is responsible for. RIP good sir.

[@kmaryhess]

An amazing actor and we owe Roger Corman some thanks for that..

[@warlockofwordschannel7901]

That is a very sweet moment. You still The Man, Jack - and he's right, Corman did a lot for Cinema, not least of which was saving the Wicker Man!

[@warlockofwordschannel7901]

RIP Roger Corman, I loved you in Silence of The Lambs.

[@tylermills1699]

Watched this because I heard about his public disappearance. It sucks, because he's one of my most favorite actors of all time, almost close to Robin Williams. When Jack finally dies, I'm going to miss him so badly. He's my third favorite actor, and it pains me when I hear about his condition. Sucks how I never got any sort of chance at meeting him

[@RandomAccessDreams]

He's recently been seen in public again. Still retired from acting, but he was signing autographs and was back at his Lakers courtside seats a few months ago.

[@tylermills1699]

@@RandomAccessDreams Good to know

[@jackiereynolds2888]

Jack showing genuine gratitude for the fortune he had to work with the man who gave us all an immeasurable amount of entertainment. Perhaps the most difficult role Jack ever had to play was abandoning any part and expressing his own heart-felt thankfulness; beautiful - thanks Jack. And rather than any other accolades, Mr. Corman should have his own statue !

[@morrispiccinelli8718]

OMG ... he s a very very sweet man, my God **

[@glenschunk3995]

Jack also paid it forward when Robert Evans struggled many yrs. after Evans had helped him. Jack never forgets his friends. a great quality! Hope to see you at Laker games with Lou Adler or your son Ray when all the fans can go again. Of course I`ll be watching on the tube from Buffalo N.Y.

[@MiketheratguyMultimedia]

In 1998 Jack Nicholson won the Academy Award for best actor and James Cameron won the Academy Award for best director. Both men were there because of Roger Corman.

[@FourKaiju]

LONG LIVE JACK NICHOLSON!!!!

[@iainbeech5879]

Roger Corman was able to bring out some of the best performances in Jack Nicholson, Roger was instrumental and the driving force for Jack's film debut "The Cry Baby Killer" in 1958 upto the "St Valentine's Day Massacre" in 1967, you can see why Jack get's emotional about Roger and it's obvious that Jack loves Roger for the chances and help that Roger gave him in getting started in movies...without Roger, there wouldn't be the Jack Nicholson that we know and love now. I've also watched an interview with Roger Corman and he is one of the kindest, most modest and nicest legends in the movie business and this is why actors from all walks just love him!!

[@Mr.Altavoz]

Nice Jack! Bless you wherever you are

[@andrewdavid9412]

My favorite thing about Smiling Jack is the fact he was 110% loyal to the friends he had before he got famous. Loyalty in Hollywood is an incredibly rare thing because status can be gained based on how many friends you'll betray to get a deal done.

[@jamesblake5176]

man that was beautiful jack. i think roger corman is maybe the single most important american film maker ever, and the new generations of kids coming out of film school should be studying him more than any other with the way we are making/distributing films nowadays.

[@texanology]

what a good friend

[@dLimboStick]

Nicholson is such a great actor, you could tell me that was fake, just him acting, and I'd believe you. But that was genuine as hell, and such a beautiful tribute from a grateful man

[@MusicHandsAbrupt]

Jack looks absolutely incredible! Those who say he has dementia, well, obviously not. His mind is sharp as a tack.

[@DanJackson1977]

This was over a decade ago. 2010.

[@tectorgorch8698]

God bless good ol' Jack N. and Roger C.

[@AlkisenSuper]

This is why Jack's crying seems so real in his movies. He puts a lot of his own vulnerability in them. I'm very touched seeing him talk about Corman in this way.

[@krishshautriya5170]

The coolest man is crying. Damn. Someone is peeling onions near me.

[@edcampion3998]

That is genuine No one not even jack is that good an actor.

[@q1w2e3r4t5y6i8]

God bless you,Jack.

[@commanderkeen3787]

Beneath Nicholson's cool bad boy exterior from his youth was a sensitive and intelligent young guy

[@JoseMorales-lw5nt]

Just to show you how far back this man's career actually goes, Jack Nicholson used to be an errand boy for the animators at MGM back in the early 50's. Here's a guy who can actually remember when his future favorite NBA team used to play in Minnesota! Oh yeah, and the man just recently celebrated his 85th birthday...😂❤

[@bense7enreilly]

even the most badass of men shed tears. roger corman was the gateway to hollywood for so many actors.

[@alexcamacho4880]

Damnit Jack you made me cry to.😭

[@balakbelek]

my heart broke when i saw this in the documentary.

[@thoughtsurferzone5012]

Get a little choked up myself.

[@glenschunk3995]

A good man talking about a good man, whatever profession one is in ....pay it forward, you`ll be much happier! Thanks Mr. Corman.Thanks Mr. Nicholson. Your comments are rich advice!

[@danielwilliamson6180]

Jack Nicholson is a truly brilliant actor and a real human being. A touching tribute.

[@Activated_Complex]

When a filmmaker inspires that kind of emotion in the people they worked with to bring their shared vision to the screen, particularly in those who have taken that early investment in them as actors and human beings and build a legendary career upon it, you know they are one of the all-time greats.

[@ILoveJackNicholson95]

Awe Jack. :( I want to give him a hug omg.

[@moviefan8533]

I thought the title was gonna be all click bait. Damn. You gotta love Jack.

[@sourpatchkid394]

I’ve never seen him outside of his movie roles. Cool to see the real him. He’s always seemed enigmatic.

[@danewiley4215]

Jack Nicholson lives above my house on mullholand drive. He's so cool

[@wanabiyu8380]

Omg, have you ever seen him?

[@danewiley4215]

@@wanabiyu8380 no but I flew a drone over his property. His property is really weird bc he has a huge grass area w a pool but there is no house. The house is like in a hidden area

[@wanabiyu8380]

@@danewiley4215 a drone😂omg, that's so cool. He's one of my favourites actors and lately I've seen a lot of clips of him here on youtube. He seems like a really nice guy even though he's an icon and so famous. Wish he could be able to make more movies

[@danewiley4215]

@@wanabiyu8380 ya he's one of my favorite actors too

[@JackNapi3r]

One of my personal favorites :)

[@graytaylor10]

Aww bless him, love you jack xxxx

[@h.e.pennypacker4567]

Taylor Gray made me cry a bit....

[@Minji68689]

Are you still here??

[@DS8379]

When Jack cried I started crying! Love this man

[@JonKiddthe3rd]

Yeah but did you cry crying tears of cryness ?

[@delavalmilker]

You have to be familiar with Corman's pictures to understand why Jack feels so emotional in this clip. Jack and Roger go WAAAAY back---Jack was just a fresh -faced kid when he was in such Corman films as the original "Little Shop of Horrors" and "The Terror".

[@pahari75]

So heartening to see the Man's Man Jack showing his vulnerable side!

[@robbiejohnson2011]

I cried too. And Corman aways seems to look so young; maybe he wasn't interested in dinking or in getting high. He always looks so calmed and placid, like an american Buda. This is an amazing scene. Thanks for reminding me all about it.

[@Darkbluedevil]

Started his career!

[@vamseemk]

Strange to see the Great Uber Cool Jack Nicholson crying.

[@skysedgeproductions6170]

God. Why don't other actors show their real side. Massive respect to Joker.

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

Just a small list of directors who got their start thanks to Roger: Francis Ford Coppola, Ron Howard, Martin Scorsese, Jonathan Demme, Peter Bogdanovich, Joe Dante, John Sayles, and James Cameron. Speaking of Ron Howard, Ron gave Roger a nice part in "Apollo 13". He plays a congressman who is not convinced we need to continue to go to the moon after Apollo 11: Congressman : Now Jim, people in my state keep asking why we're continuing to fund this program now that we've beaten the Russians to the moon. Jim Lovell : Imagine if Christopher Columbus had come back from the New World and no one returned in his footsteps

[@cliphound80]

I love Roger too as much as I love you, Jack❤😢 Roger Corman is the God of independant filmmaking for me. Jack, know that you are special to me too in the most amazing way. When you played Joker in Batman in 1989, that was my first experience EVER as a 9-year old seeing Joker live on screen as a real-life character. Bringing each of your your roles to life in the most special way I will always have in my heart. I am glad Roger Corman gave you the start you needed in your life. I wish I could hug you Jack, but I do from afar ...

[@hayleyava7398]

Beautiful man. 🌷

[@chriscross4968]

What a LEGEND!!!!!!

[@jjh1899]

U could tell jack appreciate everything he did for him! I love jack

[@ig-8887]

Roger Corman was like that one quiet guy in high school that would talk to anyone and nobody would say anything bad about, but no teacher knew his name.

[@acroracing]

I dont know man. I some how cant believe this is a real cry. He is a really good actor.

[@TheGodzillaTalker]

He’ll be crying even harder today. RIP to the king of B movies.

[@DS8379]

I cried when Jack cried

[@JonKiddthe3rd]

Yeah but did you cry though ?

[@heyitsrayso]

Sad to here you're retiring. Hope you feel better. Sorry.

[@h.e.pennypacker4567]

thank you Mr. Nicholson ....

[@philiphalpenny9761]

Honest Irish emotion. We love you Jack....

[@varrick1226]

Jack is a legend and Roger Corman saw something great in him. I hope you're well Jack!

[@xNECROMANTIC]

OMG I just love him so much

[@SethHesio]

It's gonna be a sad day when he goes isn't it? My favourite moments of Jack are probably all in the short documentary about the making of The Shining. :)

[@EileenWeaver-ho7ff]

I love you Jack so kind ♥️

[@robertwelch9841]

actors act on stage. in real life they cry for loved ones like everyone else.

[@GoddyofWar]

They broke the mold when they made that man.

[@CrispyA113]

Right He was in the Roger Corman version of Little Shop of Horrors

[@fernandomaron87]

Also in legendary B movie 'The Terror' alongside horror legend Boris Karloff.

[@TimeofQwerty]

Rest in peace Roger Corman

[@dbob3405]

If you look at who came thru the Corman film school-it fueled one of the most creative 😅periods in film history

[@dragonchaserkev]

I always wished I could have been a Corman protege and worked with him. On what? Scripts, acting, directing, sfx, catering... whatever was needed.

[@danielkellyuk]

Bless him.

[@shanellekay8263]

I just want to hug you mr nicholson x

[@sidrodriguez5410]

Corman was also instrumental in Coppola's early career. My favorite film of Corman's is The St. Valentine's Day Massacre. Supposedly Bruce Dern and Jack Nicholson have small parts in it.

[@lamecasuelas2]

RIP Roger Corman!

[@davidlionheart2438]

I don't think I've ever respected Jack Nicholson more for anything.........ever!

[@sarahm2878]

I love you Jack!

[@jessediaz1293]

In the 90s Roger Corman tried to get Jack to cameo in one of his films. Jack told Roger “sorry Roger, you can’t afford me now.” So I don’t know if he is being sincere and emotional. Especially after he said he was gonna cry now 😂

[@cinnamon4605]

Magnificent man Jack

[@cultfilmfreakreviews]

It's a little bit more complicated than "Nobody Else gave Nicholson work" since Jack was so jobless he probably didn't even have a chance to do anything with anyone but Corman. In other words he probably didn't even get the chance to audition for great roles because big actors get the big roles.