5 actors who have played the Joker

The countdown to the premiere of “Joker: Delirium à Dois” is already on! The film, which is a sequel to the plot released in 2019 under the direction of the filmmakerTodd Phillipsis scheduled to premiere in cinemas across the country in just over a month, as it opens in theaters on October 3, 2024.

In the plot, Joaquin Phoenix repeats the feat that earned him the Oscar for Best Actor in 2020, returning to the cast to bring to life the character that gives the film its title, who this time will not be alone, as his madness will be complemented by that of Dr. Harleen Quintal, a psychiatrist at Arkham Asylum who, in the future, will become Harley Quinn, a character from Lady Gaga.

Still, before Phoenixseveral actors have played the role of the Clown Prince of Crime. With that in mind, RECREIO has put together a list of five more actors who portrayed the character who first appeared in DC Comics and became a real-life figure in films and series that began to appear in the 1960s; check it out!

5. Cameron Monaghan

Known for playing Ian Gallagher in the TV series “Shameless”, he also appeared in another production for the small screen. Cameron Monaghan played Joker: “Gotham” (2014-2019). In the series, he plays Jerome and Jeremiah Valeska, twin brothers who embody different characteristics of the villain.

4. Jared Leto

Jared Leto was the one who brought the Joker to life on the big screen before Phoenix. The singer and actor was cast in “Suicide Squad” (2017), directed by David Ayer.

3. Heath Ledger

One of the most cherished performances among Joker fans is that of Heath Ledgerwho gave life to the character in “Batman: The Dark Knight” (2008), Christopher Nolan. Ledger He died at the age of 28, a few months after filming the movie and, due to his brilliant performance, he won a posthumous Oscar in the category of Best Supporting Actor.

2. Jack Nicholson

Jack Nicholson was the second actor to have his hair dyed green, his mouth outlined in red and wear the iconic purple Joker suit. The actor played the hooded vigilante’s number one enemy on the streets of Gotham in “Batman” (1989).

1. Cesar Romero

The first actor to play the villain was Cesar Romero. He made the character’s debut on TV with the series “Batman – The Batman”, which aired from 1966 to 1968, and also in cinema, since a feature film of the same name was released in the year the television production premiered.