Ray Nicholson made much stir when he appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Wednesday, March 13. Known for his role in Smile 2, Ray is making waves in Hollywood. While he comes from a well-known family, Ray didn’t initially want to act but eventually got into it.
Ray Nicholson’s first major role was in Smile 2, where he made a spooky performance wearing a grin that uncannily matched his father’s signature smile and impression in The Shining. Ray appeared as a guest on Kimmel to promote his new projects and how he navigated his career in Hollywood.
Ray Nicholson makes spot-on impression of his famous dad, Jack Nicholson
As he continued to relate a wild story about being accidentally tackled by NBA icon Kevin Garnett during the 2010 playoffs, Ray couldn’t help but imitate his father, Jack Nicholson. With Ray reclining in his chair, he adopted his father’s signature way and tone, injecting the story with humor. Ray described how Jack had always instructed him to keep his eyes on the game itself, not the ball while sitting courtside.
Ray described how he was still trying to digest his father’s advice when, in the blink of an eye, Kevin Garnett had sprinted in his direction and had fallen on top of him. In his signature smile, Ray had joked that his dad had started laughing at what had occurred and still kept laughing at him afterward.
Ray and his father, Jack Nicholson, have a very close relationship
Ray and Jack Nicholson are very close. They are often together at various social gatherings. They have even been found watching Los Angeles Lakers games together and also attended the Academy Awards, where they posed for photographs together and had lighthearted moments.
Their bond goes beyond the spotlight, as Ray has mentioned how much his dad’s advice and guidance have helped him. Ray also explained how much he admires his dad, praising him as his hero and his favorite actor in the industry.