19 greatest performances in all of cinema 

American Psycho | Image Source: Lions Gate Films
American Psycho | Image Source: Lions Gate Films

3. Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight (2008)

The Dark Knight (2008) | Image Source: Warner Bros. Pictures
The Dark Knight (2008) | Image Source: Warner Bros. Pictures

Heath Ledger's portrayal of the Joker in The Dark Knight is one of cinema's most hauntingly unforgettable performances. His 'preparation' included spending weeks sequestered away, developing eerie Joker mannerisms and chilling voice; the performance ran deep, breaking out of the confines of the comic book genre altogether. Ledger's Joker has become the epitome of the on-screen villains, even bagging an Oscar posthumously and thereby putting his mark on the world of cinema forever.

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Edited by Apoorva Jujjavarapu