At 88 years old, Jack Nicholson can still get fans’ attention. The Oscar-winning actor was once one of Hollywood’s most notorious playboys. For years, he sat courtside at Los Angeles Lakers games, cheering on his favorite team. But as time passed, Jack retreated from his public presence. Today, he lives a much lower-key life. He rarely makes public appearances, but an eagle-eyed photographer caught Jack Nicholson leaving The Carlyle Hotel during a recent trip to New York City. While walking with a cane, he stopped and graciously greeted fans. Jack Nicholson, 88, was seen using a cane during a very rare sighting in New York City. He agreed to sign autographs for fans who had lined up along the sidewalk, but they became so excited that his security team decided it wasn’t safe and quickly escorted him away. pic.twitter.com/uQn0nI8Kna— Victor Bigham (@Ravious101) December 14, 2025 Jack Nicholson Still Draws a Crowd He’s been nominated for 12 Academy Awards and won three Best Actor trophies. It’s safe to say Jack Nicholson has plenty of fans, and he did his best to treat them kindly while in NYC. “He agreed to sign autographs for fans who had lined up along the sidewalk, but they became so excited that his security team decided it wasn’t safe and quickly escorted him away,” Victor Bigham shared on X. Fans loved seeing Jack out and about, even if just for a moment. “Jack Nicholson looks good for his age. Also… now I want to fire up The Shining,” someone commented. “I got his autograph at the end of 1985 when he attended the New York Film Critics Awards in Midtown Manhattan. I was friendly with the actor Simon Jones who happened to attend that night and when he asked me what I was doing there I said Jack Nicholson’s in there!” Another person joked. This fan appreciated Jack’s efforts. “That really says a lot for him that he took the time to sign autographs, when all he probably wanted to do was sit down and get some peace someplace,” they wrote. Another fan gave a sobering reminder that time stops for no one, not even Jack Nicholson. “Even legends age, and fame comes with its own pressures. Fans love the memories, but safety and dignity matter most. Respecting someone’s limits does not lessen their legacy; it honors the life they have lived and the joy they have given,” they wrote. This story’s featured image is by SGranitz/WireImage.