Who was the best Joker of all time?

Heath Ledger
Heath Ledger (The Dark Knight) Not only has he become the definitive Joker – compared endlessly to new and old actors alike – but Ledger has more iconic scenes in The Dark Knight (opens in new tab) than most actors do in a career.

Who is the most famous Joker actor?

1. Mark Hamill. Heath Ledger and Mark Hamill could tie for first place, but that would seem like a cop out. When it comes to crowning one single definitive version of Joker, Mark Hamill’s takes the cake.

Who is the original Joker?

Jack Nicholson played the first theatrical iteration of the Clown Prince of Crime in 1989’s “Batman.” Jack Nicholson in “Gatman.” AP Photo / Warner Bros. Jack Nicholson played Joker in Tim Burton’s 1989 take on the film. Nicholson told MTV he took the role partly because of his belief in Burton’s vision of Batman.

Is Heath Ledger the best Joker?

Surprisingly, Ledger’s performance was universally lauded by fans and critics alike, and set a whole new standard for how the comic-book villain was portrayed. He was even hailed as the greatest actor to play the clown since Jack Nicholson.

Was Joaquin a good Joker?

There’s no doubt that Joaquin Phoenix provided a masterful character study with Arthur Fleck’s downward spiral into becoming the famous Gotham villain. Still, some critics weren’t sure if another take on the infamous Joker would generate the same veneration as Heath Ledger’s performance.

Who was the last Joker?

Jared Leto played the latest incarnation of the Joker in 2016’s “Suicide Squad.” Jared Leto said a lot of his performance was cut from “Suicide Squad.” Getty Images, Warner Bros. Leto threw himself into the iconic role so much so that he started pulling odd hijinks on his costars.

Is Mark Hamill the best Joker?

He’s the Best Joker Ever Two actors even won Oscars playing him. But in our opinion, the Joker as portrayed by Mark Hamill in Batman: The Animated Series (and its subsequent spin-offs) is the absolute best portrayal, hands down.

Why was Heath Ledger so good as Joker?

Among them are his facial makeup, his brightly-colored (and often clownish) clothing, and his maniacal laugh. Heath Ledger’s Joker was not only fresh and completely original in its interpretation, even these classic Joker characteristics were present. He completely nailed each mannerism, right down to the iconic laugh.

Who was better Joaquin or Heath?

That’s a total contradiction from the irredeemable character who, to paraphrase Alfred Pennyworth, just wants to watch the world burn. In other words, Phoenix’s portrayal humanizes the Joker but also harms his comic book mystique as a ruthless, criminal mastermind, thus, leaving Heath Ledger as the ultimate Joker.