Published 11:19 IST, August 9th 2020
Joker's iconic character came alive on celluloid when these stellar actors played the role
Joker's character is played many actors like the 1960's era. However, only a few actors managed to give a breakthrough performance at Joker in films & series.
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re are numerous actors who have eir played exhilarating role of 'Joker' in DC World's Batman movies or drama series. But, only a few A-list actors mand to deliver a remarkable performance as psycho antagonist 'Joker' on celluloid. Here is a list of those actors who mand to give an unforgettable performance as 'Joker' in films and series.
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List of Celebrated Actors Who Gave Memorable Performance As 'Joker'
1. Cesar Romero (1966)
first actor who essayed role of iconic comic character 'Joker' is much-celebrated late veteran actor Cesar Julio Romero Jr. stellar performer played 'Joker' for first time in Batman series released in year 1966. Whereas, am West played Batman.
2. Jack Nicholson (1989)
Popular actor Jack Nicholson in year 1989 played first-ever 'Joker' on silver screen for film Batman. His performance as torious villain sure me a huge impact on mirers of DC fandom. Michael Keaton played role of Batman in movie helmed by filmmaker Tim Burton which did outstanding business at BO.
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3.Heath Ledger (2008)
If re's one man who me 'Clown Prince of Crime' in sense of word "iconic" is ne or than late actor Heath Ledger. He was stupendous actor who played Joker in Dark Knight and me movie a memorable one. Released in year 2008, he was lauded for his work by spectators and critics both. Ledger also bagged 'Best Actor' acemy award for his surreal portrayal as Joker in Dark Knight movie.
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4. Michael Emerson (2012)
Next in name of actors who played difficult role of Joker in Batman: Dark Knight Returns is Micheal Emerson. Directed by Jay Oliva, in Batman: Dark Knight Returns played a much older joker in terms of in thriller film. In this Jay Olivia film, Joker's character was much appreciated by critics. Veteran actor Peter Weller played Batman on big screen, who is forced to come out of retirement due to Joker's threats.
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5. Jared Leto (2016)
Jared Leto did a spectacular job when he transformed into "latest incarnation" of Joker's character in blockbuster film Suicide Squ. famous actor who generally donnes a beard and long hair in personal life opted for a clean-shaven look and short-coloured hairdo to look his part in Suicide Squ. David Ayer movie is about a group of prisoners who go on a suicide mission to save world.
6. Joaquin Phoenix (2019)
An A-list Hollywood star who is also amongst highest-paid actors in world, Joaquin Phoenix's performance in Joker movie is thing short of sheer brilliance displayed on a atrical screen. Joaquin Phoenix was also awarded much-prestigious Oscar trophy in Best Actor category for playing 'Joker' in psychological thriller film. In fact, Joaquin is second actor after Heath Ledger who played 'Joker' in Dark Knight and won Oscar Award in category.
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11:19 IST, August 9th 2020