‘Batman’ (1989)
Jack Nicholson was the perfect choice to play the Joker in 1989. Appearing in Tim Burton’s first adaptation of the Dark Knight mythos, Nicholson combines his creepy energy from “The Shining” with the camp of the ’60s TV series. Certain elements of this Joker don’t hold up, but Jack Napier remains one of the most iconic versions of the character.