Who was Jack Nicholson in the movie Batman?

Answer by  jclick (1561)

Jack Nicholson played the character of the Joker in the movie Batman released in 1989. His turn as the Joker was a much more comedic interpretation of the character than Heath Ledger's much darker performance of the Joker in The Dark Knight released in 2008. Jack Nicholson was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance.

Answer by  vitamint (14)

Jack Nicholson played the role of the Joker, Batman's enemy. The role was later reprised, with an Oscar win, by the late Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight. Nicholson was criticized for being over-the-top in his role, but many find it one of the most unforgetable performances in film history.

Answer by  maybe (70)

Jack Nicholson only appeared in the original Batman movie and he played the Joker. The role of the Joker has recently also been played by Heath Leger.

Answer by  Brett (7986)

Jack Nicholson played the Joker in the first Batman movie (with Michael Keaton playing Batman). The late Heath Ledger played the Joker most recently in The Dark Knight.

Answer by  Ken56 (1160)

Jack Nicholson played "The Joker" in the Batman movie, starring Michael Keaton. He was widely praised for his interpretation of this populat Batman character. Batman was played in a later Batman movie by Heath Ledger.

Answer by  skwiglez (641)

Only the best Joker there ever was. He was a ton better than Heath Ledger and was made to play to roll of joker.

Answer by  sashangeljaz (992)

Jack played Batman's nemesis, the Joker, in the 1989 movie. He squared off against Michael Keaton as Batman. Kim Basinger played Vicki Vale and Jerry Hall played Jack's clueless girlfriend.