“When I come up against a director who has a concept that I don't agree with, or maybe I just haven't thought of it or whatever, I'd be more prone to go with them than my own because I want to be out of control as an actor, I want them to have the control, otherwise it's going to become predictably my work, and that's not fun.”

American retired actor and filmmaker

Jack Nicholson is an American retired actor and filmmaker. Born John Joseph Nicholson, he is associated with films from a five-decade career and is widely regarded as one of the leading actors of the 20th century. He became known for playing charismatic rebels who push against social conventions and authority. Over his career, he received major honors including three Academy Awards, three BAFTAs, six Golden Globe Awards, and a Grammy Award.