The New Hollywood Movement ushered in a collection of innovative filmmakers who introduced audiences to a collection of newcomers, including Faye Dunaway , Dustin Hoffman , and Robert De Niro . However, one of the most prominent stars to emerge at this time was three-time Oscar winner Jack Nicholson , who rose to fame starring in iconic films such as Five Easy Pieces , Chinatown , and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest . Born in Neptune City, New Jersey, Nicholson arrived in Los Angeles in 1950, where he worked for MGM Studios' animation directors, William Hanna and Joseph Barbera , while also training as an actor with the Players Ring Theater group. After taking on a series of bit roles in soap operas and stage productions, Nicholson made his film debut in
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