-
December 4th, 2009
New Jersey Hall of Fame welcomes Jack Nicholson
The class of 2010 in the New Jersey's Hall of Fame announced Thursday, includes Jack Nicholson amongst his colleague Danny DeVito, musicians Les Paul and Count Basie, authors Philip Roth and Judy Blume, former President Woodrow Wilson, Olympian Carl Lewis, architect Michael Graves and former Supreme Court Justice William Brennan.
Gov.-elect Chris Christie introduced the new class at a Thursday afternoon news conference at the State Museum in Trenton. Christie said he hoped things like the Hall of Fame would help promote a more positive image for New Jersey.
This is the third class to be elected into the hall, which was created in 2005 and, for now, exists as a virtual museum on the Web. Three other states have stand-alone halls of fame: California, South Carolina and South Dakota. A few other states have smaller exhibits in their state capitols.
The winners were chosen by New Jerseyans, who had months to pick their favorites online, and the hall's Voting Academy, made up of 100 state organizations. The nominees came from the fields of sports, entertainment, science and the arts. All have deep ties to the Garden State.
Jack Nicholson grew up in Neptune City, New Jersey.
The induction ceremony will be held May 2, 2010, at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark.
The Hall of Fame was created to honor New Jerseyans who have made valuable contributions to society and the world. First- and second-year inductees include: Frank Sinatra, Albert Einstein, Yogi Berra, Shaquille O'Neal and Bruce Springsteen.
Last year, Jack Nicholson was already included in the California Hall of Fame of 2008, so this makes it his second induction in a Hall of Fame.
News
- How Do You Know worldwide release dates
- Trailer and official site How Do You Know?
- Joker suit up for auction
- Photos: Jack at the LA Lakers (NBA Finals)
- Photos: AFI Lifetime Achievement Award Mike Nichols
- Audio: Jack Nicholson on the Josh Innes Show
- Jack Nicholson pays tribute to Dennis Hopper
- Photos: Jack Nicholson at the Indy 500
- Jennifer Nicholson about her dad
- Jack Nicholson asks Jessica Simpson on a date
- Jack Nicholson waves green flag at Indy 500
- Jack Nicholson honored in the New Jersey Hall of Fame
- Photos: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers, Game 5
- Jack starring in LASt VEGAS ?
- Happy Birthday Jack!
Poll
Jack's next movie should be
Comments
(2137 views / 19 replies)I whish Mr. Nicholson a happy and a carefree New Year!
Desde las islas Canarias, alguien que ha visto varias y no todas , de tus peliculas, y dice "Buen trabajo chaval".
Salud Jack
CONGRATULATIONS, JACK!! You so deserve this honor!!!!
I have followed your career since I was 13. I think you are the best actor and I wish i could see more of you in film. I always wished we could be friends. I respect and would love to meet you. My Dad Buddy SavittJazz musician, turned me on to you and your unique style. I'm 50 yrs old now and I still admire and love your work. I am very happy to know you have made a new film. I look forward to enjoying it. I just finished a bout with chemo and I watched your movies when I felt horrible. my wish for you is to be healthy, happy & make more movies that touch peoples hearts. Especially me!
Hi from Russia Jack! Thanks for all works in cinema. You are the man! I wish excellent health and a long life.