How many people died after playing the Joker?

This Joker kill count may be the highest one yet. Using every appearance of the character in movies - be them live action or animated - Mr. Sunday Movies has concluded that combined the Joker has killed at least 1,028 people.
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Who died while playing the Joker?

Ledger died on 22 January 2008 as a result of an accidental overdose of medications. A few months before his death, Ledger had finished filming his role as the Joker in The Dark Knight.
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How many deaths are there in Joker?

It is mentioned by Batman at the beginning of the story that he has killed a total of 114 people by this point.
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Will there be a Joker 2?

'Joker 2': Todd Phillips Confirms 'Joker' Sequel Is On the Way, Reveals Title. Joaquin Phoenix is returning for the sequel. Image via Warner Bros. Over a year after rumors began floating around that Todd Phillips' Joker would receive a sequel, Phillips has officially confirmed the news.
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Was the Joker ever killed?

The Batman Who Laughs

Then again, Batman insists that Joker died due to the chemicals in his system finally catching up with him. It's discovered that the Joker has a chemical curse that comes with his death.
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How Playing The Joker Changed Heath Ledger For Good



Who went crazy after playing the Joker?

Heath Ledger died due to accidental drug overdose. Reports even suggested that the actor was depressed after playing Joker in The Dark Knight. The character took a toll on his mentally and physically, so much so, that he suffered from insomnia. However, this rumour was dispelled in a documentary about the actor.
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What famous actor died on set?

1: Brandon Lee

Brandon Lee, an aspiring actor and the son of martial arts star Bruce Lee, was killed in a stunt accident on the set of "The Crow" on March 31, 1993. Lee, who was 28 at the time, was playing a character who gets shot by thugs upon entering his apartment.
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Why do Joker actors go crazy?

Playing the Joker can be physically harmful

Between his first discussions with director Todd Phillips and the filming of Joker, Phoenix lost a dramatic 52 pounds. "[A]s it turns out, that then affects your psychology," Phoenix said. "You start to go mad when you lose that amount of weight in that amount of time."
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Who played the best Joker?

1. Heath Ledger. To many, Heath Ledger will always be the ultimate Joker. As the main villain of the second, and ultimately most critically acclaimed, part of Christopher Nolan's trilogy, Ledger's Joker was nothing like those who came before him.
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Does the Joker do drugs?

The main character smokes a lot and takes medication. However, neither are used in violent or abusive ways.
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Is Joker role cursed?

But the fun of the character is also its curse - so deranged and cruel and manipulative is The Joker that he tends to mess up whoever he plays.
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Has anyone died filming?

Brandon Lee, an actor and the son of the martial-arts star Bruce Lee, died in March 1993 during the filming of “The Crow,” after being shot at with a gun that was supposed to fire blank cartridges. Dig deeper into the moment.
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Has anyone ever died while filming?

In the history of film and television, accidents have occurred during shooting, such as cast or crew fatalities or serious accidents that plagued production. From 1980 to 1990, there were 37 deaths relating to accidents during stunts; 24 of these deaths involved the use of helicopters.
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Has anyone ever died while acting?

Tyrone Power was stricken by a massive heart attack while filming a dueling scene with his frequent co-star and friend, George Sanders for the film Solomon and Sheba. He died while being transported to the hospital in Madrid on 15 November, aged 44.
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Why is the Joker so skinny?

To get into the character of Arthur Fleck, Phoenix lost 52 pounds for the role by eating a restrictive diet that was supervised by a doctor. Phoenix said the weight loss gave him a sense of control and the confidence to dig deep into the Joker's persona.
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How much did Joaquin lose for Joker?

Joaquin has infamously lost 52 pounds for the role of Joker which was deemed to be both brave and dangerous by many of his fans. But, Phoenix has also garnered the reputation of being a method actor and standing true to his public image, went full in to study the character and make it his own.
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Who replaced Heath Ledger as the Joker?

In 2016, Academy Award-winning actor Jared Leto, 46, took a stab at DC's esteemed supervillain, the first major onscreen debut since Heath Ledger's performance in 2008's The Dark Knight — an act critics agreed was tough to follow.
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What movie has the most onscreen deaths?

Titanic (1997) - 307 deaths

James Cameron's box-office breaking, Oscar-winning Titanic depicts one of the biggest disasters of the 20th century, and as such, it rather appropriately features the most on-screen deaths of any movie in that genre.
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What movie has the most deaths during filming?

"The Sword of Tipu Sultan"

The largest number of on-set deaths in film history occurred during the production of this Indian made-for-TV movie. Sixty two extras and crew members were trapped inside the film studio and died when it tragically caught fire one day.
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What actress died on set?

The results were deadly: Halyna Hutchins, 42, the film's director of photography, was struck in the chest and flown to the University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque, where she died, officials said. Joel Souza, 48, the film's director, was shot in the shoulder area and wounded; he was taken to Christus St.
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Do actors get hurt on set?

Jennifer Lawrence. The Oscar winner was injured after glass from a stunt explosion hurt her eye on set - ironically of a film called Don't Look Up. Lawrence was filming the Netflix movie in Boston when debris from glass that was set to shatter on cue hit "near her eye," according to Page Six.
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Who died while filming Batman?

Technician killed in 'Dark Knight' stunt

Special effects technician Conway Wickliffe was killed on set during the filming of The Dark Knight. A jury at Woking Cornoner's Court was told that the father of two was leaning out of a moving ...
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What actor died while filming?

James Dean died in a car accident on Sept. 30, 1955, in Southern California. He was 24 years old.
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How can I be like the Joker?

Never take anything too seriously. Always see the light-hearted and funny side of everything. Keep a humorous outlook on life, and never let anything get to you. No matter what happens, even when it's negative, take it like the Joker.
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Why is the Joker so good?

Being fearless and stunning in the emotional depth makes him king of crime. Shinning performance by Joaquin Phoenix – Arthur Fleck is a lonely liver who smiles as a clown for living and follows his dream of becoming a stand-up comedian. No one listens to his voice and he is getting lonelier with each passing day.
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