Joker (DC Comics character)/Ledger

The Joker was an unidentified American criminal who was active in the early years of the 21st century. After the emergence of the Batman in Gotham City, the Joker embarked on a terroristic plot to cause mass mayhem and destruction, under the guise of proving that humanity was inherently monstrous.
==Notes==
===Behind the Scenes===
*The Joker was played by Australian actor Heath Ledger.The Dark Knight - IMDB - Retrieved 26 August 2024Heath Ledger - IMDB - Retrieved 26 August 2024 Ledger posthumously won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of the role.Heath Ledger Wins Best Supporting Actor for the Joker in 'The Dark Knight' | 81st Oscars (2009) - Oscars - 25 February 2009 - YouTube - Retrieved 26 August 2024
===Reception===
*Roger Ebert speculated that Ledger would win an Academy Award posthumously, saying his performance was key to the film and comparing his rendition to Conrad Veidt's portrayal of Gwynplaine.No joke, Batman - Roger Ebert - 16 July 2008 - RogerEbert.com - Retrieved 26 August 2024
===Trivia===
====Speculation about Ledger's death==== 
* When prompted by paparazzi, actor Jack Nicholson, who had previously portrayed the Joker, stated "I warned him" in response to hearing about Ledger's death.Jack: I Warned Heath - The Sun - 27 January 2008 - YouTube - Retrieved 26 August 2024
==Appearances==
*Batman Begins (alluded to)
*The Dark Knight (first and final appearance)
==Links==
*The Joker on Wikipedia
==References==
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