Which American actor said "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch"?

Explanation

American actor Jack Nicholson (born 1937) is one of the true stars of his generation. He is known for portraying cynical and neurotic characters. He has won a host of awards and has been nominated for an Academy Award 12 times, and won 3 times. He once said: "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch".