Jack Nicholson & Ray Nicholson

During the 1960s, Jack Nicholson was a struggling actor. By that time, he had starred in low-budgeted films such as The Cry Baby Killer and frequently worked with director Monte Hillman on his western films. After these unsuccessful stints, he was in his 20s and resorted to a career, behind the camera. His first success as a writer came in the film The Trip, which starred Dennis Hopper and Peter Fonda. However, his life would soon change when starred in Easy Rider which earned him an Academy Award nomination to his credit. Thereafter, Jack would continue his rise to becoming one of the most accomplished actors in Hollywood history.

Today, Jack is at the wise age of 84 and his son Ray Nicholson is 29 years old. At that age, Jack was spending his time as a writer in the film The Trip and was still in the process of making it big. Ray is also in the process of making a breakthrough in his acting career. He has already starred in several films himself such as The Benchwarmers, The Outsider, and The Outsider. Currently, he is starring in the show Panic.