Jack Nicholson’s Best Movie Roles 14) Batman (1989) The Role: Jack Napier aka the Joker Why It’s The Best: It says something about the impact of the Joker, that Jack Nicholson is still predominantly associated with OTT clowning, no matter how many deadly serious roles he’s played before and after Tim Burton’s gothic crime caper. Decked out in lurid purple and green, Nicholson absolutely owns the Clown Prince of Crime, to the point that the film visibly sags every time he’s off-screen. Heath Ledger might be the purist’s choice, but in terms of demented showmanship, Nicholson wins every time.

Jack Nicholson’s Best Movie Roles

14) Batman (1989)

The Role: Jack Napier aka the Joker

Why It’s The Best: It says something about the impact of the Joker, that Jack Nicholson is still predominantly associated with OTT clowning, no matter how many deadly serious roles he’s played before and after Tim Burton’s gothic crime caper.

Decked out in lurid purple and green, Nicholson absolutely owns the Clown Prince of Crime, to the point that the film visibly sags every time he’s off-screen. Heath Ledger might be the purist’s choice, but in terms of demented showmanship, Nicholson wins every time.

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