Jack Nicholson was spotted in public on his balcony looking out of the ordinary in California.

The legendary Hollywood actor's rare appearance was the first time fans have seen Nicholson in 18 months.

"The Shining" star was photographed wearing a loose orange t-shirt with black sweatpants leaning on a wooden balcony rail. Nicholson was enjoying some fresh air while overlooking the Franklin Canyon Reservoir.

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Jack Nicholson was spotted in public on his balcony looking unrecognizable in California. (Diggzy/Jesal/SplashNews.com)

The 85-year-old’s gray hair was in disarray, and he displayed a beard. Another photo showed Nicholson rubbing his one eye and exiting from a large glass patio door behind him.

Jack Nicholson paparazzi photos

Legendary Hollywood actor Jack Nicholson's rare appearance was the first time fans have seen him in 18 months. (Diggzy/Jesal/SplashNews.com)

Nicholson was last seen in October 2021 during an NBA Los Angeles Lakers game sitting courtside with his lookalike son, Ray.

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Jack Nicholson with son Ray at NBA game

Actor Nicholson was last seen in October 2021 during an NBA Los Angeles Lakers game sitting courtside with his lookalike son, Ray. (Getty Images)

Fans may recognize Nicholson for his famous roles in movies such as "The Shining," "One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest," "The Bucket List" and more.

He received 12 Oscar nominations, winning for "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," "Terms of Endearment" and "As Good as It Gets."

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In February, his "The Shining" co-star Shelley Duvall praised Nicholson for his outstanding work in one of the most iconic movies in film history. 

Jack Nicholson in 1993

Actor Jack Nicholson poses for a photo shoot in 1993 in his hotel room, in Los Angeles. (Michael Tighe/Donaldson Collection/Getty Images)

Referring to him as a "classic," Duvall, 73, told Fox News Digital that "He's the greatest." 

"I mean, the whole crew loved Jack. He was one popular guy, and with me, too. I mean, I had already met Jack with Anjelica (Huston) at a party somewhere and was really thrilled that I was asked to work with Jack. He's a really great guy, and it's fun to be in that league of extraordinary men."

Duvall portrayed Wendy Torrance in the 1980s horror film and said, "Jack's performance alone is enough to scare you."

Shelley Duval, Jack Nicholson

"The Shining" star Shelley Duvall recalled working alongside Jack Nicholson in the iconic 1980 horror film. (Getty Images)

In 2010, he starred alongside Reese Witherspoon and Owen Wilson in the romantic comedy "How Do You Know."

Nicholson was known to be a legendary ladies’ man in Hollywood and is a father to six children.

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He had his first child, Jennifer Nicholson, in 1963 with Sandra Knight, Caleb Goddard with actress Susan Anspach and Honey Hollman with model Winnie Hollman.

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Nicholson shares two kids with actress Rebecca Broussard – Lorraine and Ray – and welcomed his youngest daughter, Tessa Gourin, in 1994. 

Fox News' Stephanie Nolasco contributed to this report.