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<\/a><\/p>\nJared Leto\u2019s portrayal of the Joker in Suicide Squad brought a gangster-style twist to the character. While this version of the Joker was certainly bold, it didn\u2019t resonate with many fans.<\/p>\n
His look, featuring flashy grills and tattoos, stirred controversy, and while his performance was pretty intense, it just didn\u2019t live up to expectations. Though Leto\u2019s Joker remains memorable, if you’re asking who played the best Joker, this version is far from the top of the list.<\/p>\n
8. Zach Galifianakis – The LEGO Batman Movie (2017)<\/h2>\n
In a comedic spin on the character, Zach Galifianakis voices the Joker in The LEGO Batman Movie, giving fans a lighthearted and fun interpretation. While this version doesn\u2019t have the dark edge of other portrayals, Galifianakis\u2019s Joker is still packed with charm and humour. It\u2019s perfect for a younger audience or anyone looking for a more playful take on the character, but when ranking the best versions of the Joker, this one doesn\u2019t hold up to the dark and more complex interpretations.<\/p>\n Cameron Monaghan\u2019s portrayal of Jerome and Jeremiah Valeska in Gotham gave fans a taste of the Joker\u2019s madness without being officially named as the character. Despite not getting an official Joker title, we\u2019re going to let this one slide – after all, he donned the iconic red grin and white face paint.<\/p>\n Monaghan’s intense and unhinged performance was a standout in the show, showcasing the evolution of a Joker-like figure. While his take isn\u2019t the definitive Joker from The Batman universe, it brought a chilling and chaotic energy to the screen that earned it a spot on this list.<\/p>\n For fans of the animated Harley Quinn series, Alan Tudyk\u2019s Joker provides a satirical version of the character. Tudyk\u2019s Joker is less terrifying and more comedic, but it aligns with the show\u2019s playful and cheeky tone.<\/p>\n While it\u2019s not the iconic portrayal that other actors have delivered, it fits perfectly within the world of the show and provides a fresh perspective on the Joker\u2019s relationship with Harley Quinn.<\/p>\n For many fans, Cesar Romero was the first actor to bring the Joker to life in a live-action format. His campy, over-the-top portrayal in the 1960s Batman TV series gave us a fun-loving, prankster version of the Joker.<\/p>\n Romero\u2019s refusal to shave his moustache (which was painted over with white makeup) became iconic in its own right. Though his Joker lacks the darker, more sinister edge of later interpretations, his role paved the way for future portrayals and is forever embedded in pop culture.<\/p>\n Joaquin Phoenix\u2019s deep and disturbing portrayal of Arthur Fleck in Joker won him an Academy Award and left a lasting impact on audiences. His portrayal is a raw exploration of mental illness, isolation and society\u2019s role in shaping villains.<\/p>\n While some fans question if Phoenix\u2019s version is truly \u2018the\u2019 Joker, his chilling descent into madness was nothing short of brilliant. Despite the disappointing reception of Joker: Folie \u00e0 Deux, Phoenix\u2019s performance remains one of the strongest and most original takes on the character.<\/p>\n Mark Hamill\u2019s Joker might not be live-action, but for many, he is the definitive voice of the character. Hamill\u2019s Joker in Batman: The Animated Series and various other animated projects deliver the perfect blend of humour, menace and madness. His laugh is instantly recognisable, and his take on the Joker\u2019s personality has influenced generations of fans.<\/p>\n For years, Jack Nicholson\u2019s version of the Joker was considered the gold standard. His performance in Tim Burton\u2019s Batman brought a perfect mix of charm, terror and theatricality.<\/p>\n Nicholson\u2019s Joker had a dangerous unpredictability and his version of the character was larger than life. With a devilish grin and menacing laugh, Nicholson\u2019s portrayal was both entertaining and terrifying, making him one of the most iconic Jokers in cinematic history.<\/p>\n There\u2019s no question that Heath Ledger\u2019s Joker is the best of all time. Ledger\u2019s portrayal in The Dark Knight is nothing short of legendary, earning him a posthumous Academy Award and redefining the character for a new generation. His Joker was chilling, anarchic and chaotic, with a performance so haunting it remains one of the best villain roles in movie history.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re wondering who was the best Joker, Heath Ledger\u2019s take is universally praised and still resonates with audiences today. In fact, the portrayal was so good, it\u2019s argued that Ledger\u2019s Joker will remain unbeatable.<\/p>\n Grow your Joker movie collection for less when you shop secondhand DVDs<\/a> and secondhand Blu-rays<\/a> with musicMagpie. Plus, you can make money from decluttering your old movies when you trade in DVDs<\/a> and sell Blu-rays<\/a> with us.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" With Joker: Folie \u00e0 Deux flopping at the box office earlier this month, we thought we\u2019d take a moment to go back in time and rank the many actors who’ve played this iconic villain. The Joker has always been a fan favourite, and while The Joker sequel may not have …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":17712,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[1620,2404],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17706"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/22"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17706"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17706\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17937,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17706\/revisions\/17937"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17712"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17706"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17706"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17706"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}<\/a><\/p>\n7. Cameron Monaghan – Gotham (2015-2019)<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n6. Alan Tudyk – Harley Quinn (2019-present)<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n5. Cesar Romero – Batman (TV, 1966-1968), Batman: The Movie (1966)<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n4. Joaquin Phoenix – Joker (2019), Joker: Folie \u00e0 Deux (2024)<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n3. Mark Hamill – Batman: The Animated Series (1992-1995), Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (2000), Batman: The Killing Joke (2016)<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n2. Jack Nicholson – Batman (1989)<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n1. Heath Ledger – The Dark Knight (2008)<\/h2>\n
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