That honour went to Oscar winner Jack Nicholson, who played the Joker in the film ... He was far from a box office draw. Yet, Batman's success and profit-sharing agreement catapulted him to ...

Even better, Williams was a staunch Batman comic fan, hence he could have portrayed the Joker passionately. And, just like Jack Nicholson, he had the star power to draw people to theaters.

Tim Burton's 1989 film Batman saw Jack Nicholson, who played the Joker, become the highest-paid actor in the world with earnings of $60 million, eclipsing stars like Schwarzenegger and Stallone.

Nicholson was already a star by the time he joined Batman, but his role as the Joker elevated his career along with income to extraordinary levels. (Photo source: Reddit) Nicholson was already a ...

Michael Cooper on Jack Nicholson: "Jack was so down to Earth because we used to go to 'On the Rocks', which is above 'The ...

Jack Nicholson now lives a life far away from the spotlight, with friends claiming he has become a “recluse”. The Hollywood legend, whose last acting job came in 2010 movie How Do You Know ...

Jack Nicholson warmed the hearts of fans with a rare return to the spotlight as he cuddled up to daughter Lorraine in an Instagram post from January 2 – as an insider exclusively tells Closer ...

Legendary actor Jack Nicholson is known for his Los Angeles Lakers fandom much as his movies. He was among the celebrity superfans in professional sports. Former Lakers star Michael Cooper ...

and he wasted no time leaning into his new Joker persona. Jack Nicholson’s character quickly got himself a purple-heavy wardrobe and assembled a collection of kooky weaponry, like an electric ...

Jack Nicholson has built his reputation off of doing only what he wanted and capturing souls in turmoil at the hands of a cruel society. His manic passion served as an inspiring lightning bolt ...