2. The Joker
Encyclopedias could, and probably should, be written about just how great Heath Ledger is as the Joker in The Dark Knight. The Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor is a more than worthy acknowledgement of it. That Ledger passed away before the film was released only makes his chilling performance that much more terrifying and the more you watch it, the more you see all the subtlety he infused into each scene. Plus, as much as Ledger deserves the accolades as a performer, the way Nolan’s team designed his costumes, makeup, hair, and more are all worth mentioning too. It all comes together to make one of the most memorable characters… ever maybe?
