Is Heath Ledger's Joker the best performance ever?

Ledger's Joker performance is, to date, one of the best performances ever set to screen. ... It can be said that Ledger gave all of himself into this character, resulting in his untimely and all-too-soon passing, which certainly shows throughout the film.

Who is the better Joker Joaquin or Heath?

Joaquin Phoenix won Best Actor for his portrayal of Arthur Fleck in Joker, making this the second time someone has won an Oscar for playing the comic book villain, the first obviously being Heath Ledger winning posthumously for The Dark Knight.

What makes Heath Ledger's Joker good?

Among them are his facial makeup, his brightly-colored (and often clownish) clothing, and his maniacal laugh. Heath Ledger's Joker was not only fresh and completely original in its interpretation, even these classic Joker characteristics were present. He completely nailed each mannerism, right down to the iconic laugh.

Was Heath Ledger a good actor?

So while Ledger may well have never been the best actor - he didn't have the time to earn that title - his screen presence and ability to adapt to such a variety of roles made him one to be reckoned with. But what made him perfect was he was so completely Heath Ledger in everything he did that truth shone from him in even his darkest performances.

Did Heath Legder died because of the Joker?

Heath Ledger died due to accidental drug overdose. Reports even suggested that the actor was depressed after playing Joker in The Dark Knight. The character took a toll on his mentally and physically, so much so, that he suffered from insomnia. However, this rumour was dispelled in a documentary about the actor.