Mini Bio (1). Jack Nicklaus was born on January 21, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio, USA as Jack William Nicklaus. He is an actor, known for The Short Game (2013), Back Nine at Cherry Hills: The Legends of the 1960 U.S. Open (2008) and Blood, Sweat and Glory: A History of Sports (1992).He has been married to Barbara Bash since July 23, 1960.ini Bio (1). Jack Nicklaus was born on January 21, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio, USA as Jack William Nicklaus. He is an actor, known for The Short Game (2013), Back Nine at Cherry Hills: The Legends of the 1960 U.S. Open (2008) and Blood, Sweat and Glory: A History of Sports (1992).