Joker (The Dark Knight) - Wikipedia
On July 31, 2006, The Dark Knight was officially announced by Warner Bros. Pictures and Heath Ledger was cast as the Joker. [2] Director Christopher Nolan had met with Ledger over the years for different …
How Playing The Joker Changed Heath Ledger For Good
Mar 20, 2025 · Despite the initial uproar that erupted when Heath Ledger was announced as being cast in The Dark Knight, his turn as the Joker earned him accolades from critics and audiences alike.
What Exactly Made Heath Ledger’s Joker So Good? - MovieWeb
Feb 11, 2024 · While Heath Ledger certainly radiates evil with his performance as The Joker in The Dark Knight, Ledger’s performance moves far beyond the typical villain persona and becomes a demonic …
Every actor who has played the Joker on screen, in order
Oct 11, 2024 · Here's every actor who has played the Joker on screen, from Heath Ledger's celebrated turn in 'The Dark Knight' to Joaquin Phoenix's performances as Arthur Fleck.
The Joker (The Dark Knight) | Batman Wiki | Fandom
Heath Ledger, the actor who portrayed The Joker, described him as a "psychopathic, mass murdering, schizophrenic clown with zero empathy". The Joker was highly proficient in psychological …
The Dark Knight (2008) - IMDb
Jul 18, 2008 · Reviewers say 'The Dark Knight' is celebrated for its intricate plot, stellar performances, and profound themes. Heath Ledger's Joker is often hailed as a career-defining role, overshadowing …
Did an '80's Folk Rock Legend Inspire Heath Ledger’s Joker? - Parade
5 days ago · Fans think Heath Ledger’s Joker may have been inspired by a strange 1979 Tom Waits interview. Here’s where the theory came from and why it stuck.
The Joker Line That Changed How Movies Portray Villains Forever
4 days ago · Delivered softly by Heath Ledger’s timeless and iconic Joker, this line defines his character in the most elaborate and matter-of-fact way possible. By lighting a fire to an enormous pile of cash …
Heath Ledger’s Joker transformation “floored” Michael Caine
Mar 26, 2025 · Seeing Heath Ledger as The Joker in The Dark Knight left co-star Sir Michael Caine “terrified”, according to the latter’s memoir. Ledger would play the iconic Batman villain in Christopher...
Heath Ledger died due to depression after playing Joker in The …
Jun 15, 2020 · New Delhi: Heath Ledger died due to accidental drug overdose. Reports even suggested that the actor was depressed after playing Joker in The Dark Knight.