All Joker Actors Ranked From Worst to Best

All Joker Actors Ranked From Worst to Best

The Joker, that enigmatic and captivating harbinger of chaos, has been portrayed by a plethora of actors over the years.

Jared Leto (Suicide Squad)

Jared Leto (Suicide Squad)

With just about ten minutes of screentime, primarily to serve Harley Quinn’s origin story, Leto’s Joker left audiences wanting more.

Troy Baker (Batman: Arkham Origins)

Troy Baker (Batman: Arkham Origins)

When Mark Hamill retired from voicing the Joker after “Arkham City." Troy Baker stepped in to portray Batman’s iconic nemesis in the subsequent game.

Alan Tudyk (Harley Quinn)

Alan Tudyk (Harley Quinn)

Alan Tudyk’s superbly underrated voice acting brings the Harley Quinn Joker to life, achieving two essential goals.

Cesar Romero (Batman ’66)

Cesar Romero (Batman ’66)

Cesar Romero’s Joker in the 1966 “Batman” TV show is undeniably entertaining, with his vibrant energy and iconic painted-on grin.

Zach Galifianakis (LEGO Batman Movie)

Zach Galifianakis (LEGO Batman Movie)

In “The LEGO Batman Movie,” the Joker gets a new design that uses blocky minimalism to still convey its own visual twists on the character.

Jack Nicholson (Batman)

Jack Nicholson (Batman)

Jack Nicholson’s portrayal of the Joker in Tim Burton’s 1989 “Batman” is nothing short of fantastic, with his eerie grin, striking makeup.

Mark Hamill (Batman: The Animated Series)

Mark Hamill (Batman: The Animated Series)

“Batman: The Animated Series” brilliantly captured the essence of the Caped Crusader, but none benefited as much as the Clown Prince of Crime himself.

Joaquin Phoenix (Joker)

Joaquin Phoenix (Joker)

Joaquin Phoenix’s portrayal of Arthur Fleck in “Joker” defies easy classification among the ranks of iconic Jokers.

Heath Ledger (The Dark Knight)

Heath Ledger (The Dark Knight)

Heath Ledger’s portrayal of the Joker in The Dark Knight is undeniably groundbreaking and iconic.