Heath Ledgerscreen performanceHeath Ledger plays Joker in The Dark Knight.
1 linked movie guide in this sequence
FILM POSTER · The Dark KnightThe Dark Knight (2008)
Joker
Film guide, starting point, and performer.
Joker appears in The Dark Knight (2008), portrayed by Heath Ledger. This page focuses on that specific screen performance and the movie around it.
Film guide · 1 film · 2008 · 1 performerTHE MOVIE
Joker on screen
One focused screen portrayal, with the performer and movie linked directly below.
Film guide · 1 film · 2008Main sequence runtime: 2h 32m
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THE PERFORMANCE
Who plays Joker?
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Heath Ledgerscreen performanceWHY THE CHARACTER WORKS
What defines Joker
Heath Ledger’s performance in The Dark Knight is the center of this character page. With only one film in the current screen path, the useful comparison is between the character, the performer and the role that film asks them to play—not an invented larger timeline.
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The Dark Knight Joker
Joker and The Dark Knight Joker both appear in The Dark Knight.
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