Who was/is the best Joker?

**Valigarmander** · 06-04-2008, 08:23 PM

Eh, inspired by my Batman thread. Who's your favorite Joker? Unfortunately, two of the actors who have played the Joker have died as of recently.

Three, if you count Mark Hamill's career. OHHHH LOW BLOW

Kay, vote.

Panfan · 06-04-2008, 08:26 PM

Ledger at least looks like the most badass.

1-up Salesman · 06-04-2008, 10:27 PM

Batman:The Animated Series will always be one of my favorite shows, and Mark Hamill did an amazing job doing the Joker. I think that they should dub over that guy's voice in The Dark Knight with Mark Hamill.

Typhlame · 06-04-2008, 10:28 PM

The Joker here.

1-up Salesman · 06-04-2008, 10:34 PM

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

***Booyakasha*** · 06-04-2008, 11:59 PM

Everything about 'The Batman' sucks, and especially their version of the Joker.

As for the rest...well, I think Jack Nicholson and Mark Hamill were both excellent. I couldn't choose between them. They both did a tremendous job conveying the Joker's theatricality, his charisma, and his sadistic glee--it's hard to make such a total bastard likeable, but they managed.

PK FIRE! · 06-05-2008, 01:15 AM

Mark Hamill Is my fave so far, though I've yet to see the Dark Knight movie I'm really certain it'll be a tie after I see it though.

- You stupid dog!

Erdawn Il Deus · 07-01-2008, 01:48 AM

It;s hard to pick a best Joker because he's been so well done in iterations. Nicholson's characterisation is a drastic and remarkable departure from the outlandish (yet so darkly terrifying) depiction by Mark Hamil, and Ledger's homicidal no-nonsense approach is nowhere near the machiavellian portrayal seen often in the comic books and solidifiedby Alan Moore. Even the camp 70s version had its brilliance. It's the same as the many iterations of the Riddler.

**LASER BEAR ASSAULT UNIT** · 07-07-2008, 06:40 AM

From sheer looks, heath.

**Deku Trii** · 07-07-2008, 08:25 AM

As of now, Mark Hamill. I won't judge Heath Ledger 'till I see the movie, but I'm digging the whole Alex DeLarge take on The Joker he's got going.

**Crazyswordsman** · 07-10-2008, 06:56 PM

Cesar Romero. For the same reason Adam West is the best Batman. -CSM

***Marilink*** · 07-10-2008, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deku Trii

As of now, Mark Hamill. I won't judge Heath Ledger 'till I see the movie, but I'm digging the whole Alex DeLarge take on The Joker he's got going.

Bingo. Heath looks very, very promising, but Mark Hamill was fantastic.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crazyswordsman

Cesar Romero. For the same reason Adam West is the best Batman. -CSM

You mean...because he's terrible?

Joker · 07-10-2008, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erdawn Il Deus

It;s hard to pick a best Joker because he's been so well done in iterations. Nicholson's characterisation is a drastic and remarkable departure from the outlandish (yet so darkly terrifying) depiction by Mark Hamil, and Ledger's homicidal no-nonsense approach is nowhere near the machiavellian portrayal seen often in the comic books and solidifiedby Alan Moore. Even the camp 70s version had its brilliance. It's the same as the many iterations of the Riddler.

x 1000

By the way I voted for all the options

ZeldaGirl · 07-10-2008, 11:14 PM

Apparently, there's already talk of Ledger being so good (as seen in previews), he could be the front runner for the best supporting actor Oscar. And many people say he could get it, not out of sympathy, but because he's that good.

Bomby · 07-11-2008, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeldaGirl

Apparently, there's already talk of Ledger being so good (as seen in previews), he could be the front runner for the best supporting actor Oscar. And many people say he could get it, not out of sympathy, but because he's that good.

It'd be a rare feat for a summer movie. SRSLY. Oscar nominees usually come out in Fall.

***Cosmonautical*** · 07-12-2008, 11:11 PM

How could anyone not love this man?

Dr. Furball · 08-19-2008, 02:51 PM

Watched Mask of the Phantasm the other night, and I'm stuck between Mark Hamill and Heath Ledger. Although with the animated Joker, a big part of it was not only the voice acting, but the actions of the character on screen. But, Hamill's voice DID bring a lot to it...

Rayman FREAK · 08-19-2008, 05:31 PM

I couldn't decide until I remembered this line:

"Now, ain't that a co-inky-dink? We're talking about the old man, and the SPAAAAAWN* of his loins just happens to call! Makes you want to laugh... doesn't it, Arthur?"

And if you don't know what my answer is based on that, I'll say this: my sentiments are right in line with most other people's so far.

*High note

1-up Salesman · 08-19-2008, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Booyakasha

Everything about 'The Batman' sucks, and especially their version of the Joker.

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***Booyakasha*** · 08-19-2008, 09:15 PM

^'Oohhh, look at me, I'm the Joker! Never mind my uncharacterostic lack of likability and wit! Watch me suck more than should be humanly possible, and amidst an oh-so-mistaken shift in personalitty towards 'thug', to boot! Could it get better than this? Not without the intervention of a more generous God, it couldn't!'

View Poll Results: Who was/is the best Joker?
Cesar Romero (Batman TV series)	4	12.90%
Jack Nicholsen (Batman)	7	22.58%
Mark Hamill (Batman: The Animated Series)	14	45.16%
Kevin Michael Richardson (The Batman)	1	3.23%
Heath Ledger (The Dark Knight)	15	48.39%
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06-04-2008, 08:23 PM	#1
Valigarmander The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender: Posts: 29,755 Thanks: 1,649 Thanked 5,700 Times in 2,580 Posts Blog Entries: 20	Who was/is the best Joker? Eh, inspired by my Batman thread. Who's your favorite Joker? Unfortunately, two of the actors who have played the Joker have died as of recently. Three, if you count Mark Hamill's career. OHHHH LOW BLOW Kay, vote.

06-04-2008, 08:26 PM	#2
Panfan AND HE PRAYS Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grayskull Gender: Posts: 18,802 Thanks: 1,405 Thanked 2,247 Times in 1,337 Posts Blog Entries: 15	Ledger at least looks like the most badass.

06-04-2008, 10:27 PM	#3
1-up Salesman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Letting you guys know that I'm planning on continuing Attack of the Spammers soon. Gender: Posts: 4,095 Thanks: 2,162 Thanked 250 Times in 194 Posts Blog Entries: 9	Batman:The Animated Series will always be one of my favorite shows, and Mark Hamill did an amazing job doing the Joker. I think that they should dub over that guy's voice in The Dark Knight with Mark Hamill.

06-04-2008, 10:28 PM	#4
Typhlame Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Probably eating. Gender: Posts: 4,284 Thanks: 709 Thanked 155 Times in 110 Posts	The Joker here.

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06-04-2008, 11:59 PM	#6
*Booyakasha* SuperMod of War Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wisconsinland Gender: Posts: 9,945 Thanks: 157 Thanked 1,481 Times in 763 Posts	Everything about 'The Batman' sucks, and especially their version of the Joker. As for the rest...well, I think Jack Nicholson and Mark Hamill were both excellent. I couldn't choose between them. They both did a tremendous job conveying the Joker's theatricality, his charisma, and his sadistic glee--it's hard to make such a total bastard likeable, but they managed.

06-05-2008, 01:15 AM	#7
PK FIRE! Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: On the run. Gender: Posts: 9,544 Thanks: 175 Thanked 150 Times in 120 Posts	Mark Hamill Is my fave so far, though I've yet to see the Dark Knight movie I'm really certain it'll be a tie after I see it though. - You stupid dog!

07-01-2008, 01:48 AM	#8
Erdawn Il Deus Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Threading the jeweled thrones of earth under my sandalled feet Gender: Posts: 3,056 Thanks: 4 Thanked 47 Times in 41 Posts	It;s hard to pick a best Joker because he's been so well done in iterations. Nicholson's characterisation is a drastic and remarkable departure from the outlandish (yet so darkly terrifying) depiction by Mark Hamil, and Ledger's homicidal no-nonsense approach is nowhere near the machiavellian portrayal seen often in the comic books and solidifiedby Alan Moore. Even the camp 70s version had its brilliance. It's the same as the many iterations of the Riddler.

07-07-2008, 06:40 AM	#9
LASER BEAR ASSAULT UNIT Videos Mod Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In my pants Gender: Posts: 4,613 Thanks: 2,502 Thanked 767 Times in 422 Posts	From sheer looks, heath.

07-07-2008, 08:25 AM	#10
Deku Trii PP&R Mod Current Events Mod Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Texas Gender: Posts: 9,031 Thanks: 521 Thanked 1,099 Times in 583 Posts	As of now, Mark Hamill. I won't judge Heath Ledger 'till I see the movie, but I'm digging the whole Alex DeLarge take on The Joker he's got going.

07-10-2008, 06:56 PM	#11
Crazyswordsman This key doesn't work. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Booyaville (yeah!) Gender: Posts: 10,791 Thanks: 1,019 Thanked 686 Times in 467 Posts	Cesar Romero. For the same reason Adam West is the best Batman. -CSM

07-10-2008, 11:14 PM	#14
ZeldaGirl Awesome member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Why do YOU want to know...? Gender: Posts: 15,896 Thanks: 1,130 Thanked 1,919 Times in 1,046 Posts	Apparently, there's already talk of Ledger being so good (as seen in previews), he could be the front runner for the best supporting actor Oscar. And many people say he could get it, not out of sympathy, but because he's that good.

07-12-2008, 11:11 PM	#16
*Cosmonautical* Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 28,100 Thanks: 2,151 Thanked 5,338 Times in 2,433 Posts	How could anyone not love this man?

08-19-2008, 02:51 PM	#17
Dr. Furball Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mad Science Academy, 12th Floor Gender: Posts: 1,125 Thanks: 185 Thanked 97 Times in 60 Posts	Watched Mask of the Phantasm the other night, and I'm stuck between Mark Hamill and Heath Ledger. Although with the animated Joker, a big part of it was not only the voice acting, but the actions of the character on screen. But, Hamill's voice DID bring a lot to it...

08-19-2008, 05:31 PM	#18
Rayman FREAK Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Behind the curtain. Pay me no attention. Gender: Posts: 4,042 Thanks: 95 Thanked 74 Times in 36 Posts	I couldn't decide until I remembered this line: "Now, ain't that a co-inky-dink? We're talking about the old man, and the SPAAAAAWN* of his loins just happens to call! Makes you want to laugh... doesn't it, Arthur?" And if you don't know what my answer is based on that, I'll say this: my sentiments are right in line with most other people's so far. *High note

08-19-2008, 09:15 PM	#20
*Booyakasha* SuperMod of War Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wisconsinland Gender: Posts: 9,945 Thanks: 157 Thanked 1,481 Times in 763 Posts	^'Oohhh, look at me, I'm the Joker! Never mind my uncharacterostic lack of likability and wit! Watch me suck more than should be humanly possible, and amidst an oh-so-mistaken shift in personalitty towards 'thug', to boot! Could it get better than this? Not without the intervention of a more generous God, it couldn't!'