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Comparision of the voice over actors who have been the voice of Joker with sound clips and images.
The Joker is the archenemy of Batman and is one of the greatest villains of all time. The Joker is a combination of a goofy trickster and violent psychopath making him a dangerous and unpredictable foe. The Joker has killed countless innocent people and is also responsible for many of the tragedies in Batman's life.
Created by Foxwolf on Fri Mar 20 2009, 283 Comments, Add Comment
Special thanks to Pokejedservo, Jackson_H, NCZ for additional sound clips.
EDITOR'S OPINION
Joker .... aaaaah, the Joker. What an amazing character for any voice actor to play. Such range, such depth, such unpredictability. Although personally throwing up a poll on who the best Joker voice gives a pretty obvious outcome in Mark Hamill, it's still interesting to see and hear the different variations of Joker over his animated years.So Mark Hamill. If theres any role other than Luke Skywalker he's known for, it's the Joker. And how it relaunched his career. I remember one of his first voice over roles was in the PC Wing Commander game, but man, what a surprise for him to play Batman's arch nemesis back in 1992. And even more amazing, what a contrast in acting talent from Star Wars. Personally, I think all actors who are in Star Wars are cursed to perform poorly, no matter how much talent they have (excluding Harrison Ford who stood out above the rest).
Anywho, I think with age, Hamill's voice got deeper and while at times if you listen carefully you can tell it's him, the rest is just a character in its own. Batman The Animated Series' Joker was probably the first non-cheesy Joker and while it showed his insanity, it also gave him depth outside the realm of the typical superhero villain.
And his laugh, omg, so classic, so distinct. So good they even used it in the live action Birds Of Prey series.
Now while I haven't watched The Batman, I have seen a few scenes of Kevin Michael Richardson's Joker. Now if there's anyone close to Hamill, it's Richardson. While he's a little wackier in both look and character, his voice is like Hamill's only deeper and gravellier.
For Brave and the Bold, with the old school stylization, Jeff Bennett's Joker while is closer to the pre-Bruce Timm era, he's definitely in a category in his own. While still on the wacky, he's certainly more refined, but less psychotic.
Not to be biased or take any points away from the first set of actors who voiced the Joker, but the acting ability of those back in the day is much different than our current generation.
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Music Meister said at 4:37 PM on Wed May 15 2013
A lot of poeple are saying Steven Blum should be the next Joker and while I do like Steven I don't think he would so as Joker.
Here's the thing, all the best Jokers here have one thing in common, they make Joker sound human. An insane human but human none the less.
Steven's Green Goblin (or Hobgoblin) voice is..well Goblin-y and almost inhuman like and I think it would feel werid hearing him as the Joker
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Here's the thing, all the best Jokers here have one thing in common, they make Joker sound human. An insane human but human none the less.
Steven's Green Goblin (or Hobgoblin) voice is..well Goblin-y and almost inhuman like and I think it would feel werid hearing him as the Joker
PsychicVoiceSpy said at 6:11 PM on Wed May 15 2013
@Music Meister THANK YOU. It's nice to see someone else that thinks this.
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mastershock99 said at 12:32 PM on Thu May 9 2013
My favourite is Richard Epcar from Injustice
I think Michael Emerson is the second
Mark Hammill is good but he is'nt that good anymore
ReplyI think Michael Emerson is the second
Mark Hammill is good but he is'nt that good anymore
sck_phantom said at 12:01 PM on Tue Apr 30 2013
There seem to be three kinds of Jokers: Mark Hamill's crazy-yet-goofy, John DiMaggio's cruelly humorous, and Jeff Bennett's extreme camp. (Kevin Micheal Richardson seems to swing between the three.) Each is distinct in its own way, showcasing different sides of the Joker and making it very hard to pick one actor. In the end, however, Hamill's Joker is iconic. I very much hope that they make an adaptation of "The Killing Joke," because he's stated that's the only reason he would come out of Joker retirement.
ReplyTroodon2 said at 3:00 AM on Sat Apr 27 2013
I really did not like Richard Epcar's Joker voice at all. It's not just the voice, but is tone is too rumbly for the character. The reason why I didn't like Ecpar's joker voice myself is because the other voices sounded more natural and had a gentle rasp.
So either the next voice be Steve Blum, or at least Tom Kenny or Scott McNeil.
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So either the next voice be Steve Blum, or at least Tom Kenny or Scott McNeil.
Nightmare Crusher said at 10:48 PM on Sat Apr 27 2013
@Troodon2 So the next voice will be one of those three? That's a pretty big assumption.
ReplyTroodon2 said at 2:47 AM on Sun Apr 28 2013
@Nightmare Crusher I'm just hoping it's either one, I'm not blatantly shouting out a false conformation.
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MilanTheVillain01 said at 8:29 AM on Wed May 15 2013
@Troodon2 I think Steve Blum could work, actually.
If he more or less uses his Hobgoblin voice from Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions, he could work wonders!
ReplyIf he more or less uses his Hobgoblin voice from Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions, he could work wonders!
Mr.Cartoon said at 6:59 AM on Fri Apr 26 2013
Mark is the best for me,good thing that all actors did a great job.
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SalaComMander said at 11:00 PM on Tue Apr 16 2013
After playing through Injustice: Gods Among Us, I had to change my vote to Richard Epcar.
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VctrBnsn said at 10:26 AM on Wed Apr 17 2013
@SalaComMander He really stepped it up in that game. He was OK before, but now, I see him becoming one of the great Joker voices, second only to Mark himself.
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LordofEvil96 said at 9:52 PM on Thu Apr 18 2013
@VctrBnsn Yeah I know what you mean. He sounds much more natural in Injustice then he does in MK vs. DC.
ReplyMrParadox said at 1:12 AM on Sat Apr 20 2013
@LordofEvil96 I agree with everyone, Epcar has definitely step up his game as the Joker, definitely on one of my top Joker. They should change his clip to the Injustice game for a better comparison and I hope he's in more games or a show.
ReplyMilanTheVillain01 said at 4:45 AM on Sat Apr 20 2013
@MrParadox Is Richard Epcar's voice any different in Injustice compared to Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe?
ReplyMrParadox said at 10:01 PM on Sat Apr 20 2013
@MilanTheVillain01 I feel that he has a slightly lower pitch than in MK vs DC. The best way to describe it is going from trying to sound like Mark Hamill to having his voice being based on Hamill while having his own little spin if that makes any sense. But what I mean is that the clip for Epcar is probably not the best example for a comparison when you compare it to Injustice.
ReplyVctrBnsn said at 11:33 PM on Sun Apr 21 2013
@MilanTheVillain01 It's basically the same voice, but the acting is a lot better.
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Red524 said at 12:27 AM on Mon Apr 22 2013
@MilanTheVillain01 @MrParadox I think the main difference is that Richard Epcar has a naturally pretty deep voice, but in MK vs. DC he was trying to push his voice higher and it just ended up sounding unnatural.
ReplyMilanTheVillain01 said at 12:59 AM on Mon Apr 22 2013
@Red524 Indeed, he does. His voice for Ansem, the Seeker of Darkness in the Kingdom Hearts series is probably the deepest I've ever heard him go.
ReplyVctrBnsn said at 10:04 AM on Mon Apr 22 2013
@MilanTheVillain01 I don't think the performance itself deserves a voice clip here on the VC, but it does deserve a voice clip on Richard's page and on the Injustice page. In fact, even though the game had a lot of reprisals, I think they all deserve a voice clip for the acting alone.
ReplyRed524 said at 10:21 PM on Thu May 9 2013
@VctrBnsn Maybe the MK Vs. DC clip could be replaced with an Injustice clip if it's that much better. That kind of thing's been done in the past, like with Frank Welker's newer Megatron voice clip from one of the games being switched to a Prime clip.
ReplyMikel said at 10:14 PM on Sun Apr 14 2013
While Mark Hamill retired from the role, he'll always be the Joker to me.
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Ethan said at 6:19 PM on Tue Apr 9 2013
Mark Hamill - Gives the perfect balance between psycho killer and funny clown. His performances in Justice League, Batman Beyond: ROTJ, and the Arkham games are his best IMHO
John DiMaggio - His is close to Hamill's but different enough to be awesome
Michael Emerson - Great choice for a TDKR Joker version
Kevin M Richardson - Different, but I like it
Jeff Bennet - Good for a Silver Age version
Michael Dobson - I know it's his Cobra Commander voice, but I think it works better for Joker
Richard Epcar - Not bad at all
The rest are kinda throw aways
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John DiMaggio - His is close to Hamill's but different enough to be awesome
Michael Emerson - Great choice for a TDKR Joker version
Kevin M Richardson - Different, but I like it
Jeff Bennet - Good for a Silver Age version
Michael Dobson - I know it's his Cobra Commander voice, but I think it works better for Joker
Richard Epcar - Not bad at all
The rest are kinda throw aways
husky58 said at 7:56 PM on Mon Apr 1 2013
i must say, i am impressed with michael emerson's joker. not up to par with mark hamill, but still very good. i think the animated portion of the movie was the best part. he looked so demonic near the end.
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VctrBnsn said at 11:36 AM on Wed Mar 27 2013
I think Michael Emerson would have been a better pick for Young Justice Joker.
ReplyDamolisher said at 3:05 AM on Wed Mar 27 2013
Hey, look, Michael Dobson using his Starscream voice. You think the dude'd learn some range or something.
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CatsTuxedo said at 3:09 PM on Wed Mar 27 2013
@Damolisher Dobson has plenty of range, so it's more likely the fault of the voice directing.
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TheVengeanceKnight said at 8:50 AM on Thu Apr 18 2013
@Damolisher I just assumed he going for a younger version of Hamill's.
Replymadax said at 9:26 AM on Thu Mar 21 2013
I actually think Hamill's Joker has sounded better with age. Hamill's performance for the Joker in the Arkham games, although vastly darker than the animated series, I feel was better than his voice from the show, which whilst good didn't quite feel as fully formed as it does now. And that has nothing to do with the words he says or the mood, purely the addition of that slight rasp - intentional or not - that has made the character sound less like a voice actor and more like the character's own voice.
ReplyVctrBnsn said at 11:47 PM on Sun Mar 17 2013
I'm sorry, my evil twin must have hacked into my account ; )
ReplyVctrBnsn said at 11:45 PM on Sun Mar 17 2013
MARK HAMILL SUCKS! DON'T LET THESE FANBOYS POISON YOU WITH PROPAGANDA!!
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Ringworm128 said at 8:25 AM on Wed Mar 13 2013
John DiMaggio's take reminds me a bit of Jack N Nicholson's version from the 89 film.
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PsychicVoiceSpy said at 3:37 PM on Thu Feb 28 2013
What Pgirts said. Mark Hamill. No contest. Besides being one of the most distinctive voices out there, he has a good bit of range with the character too. If you compare his more comical performance from BTAS to his darker rendition in Batman Beyond ROTJ, and finally his performance in the Arkham games he really showed impressive range. Also, he has the greatest laugh of all time, in my humble opinion of course.
Second place: John DiMaggio. I'm not sure how well he would work as a classic version of The Joker, but I thoroughly enjoyed his performance in Under The Red Hood.
ReplySecond place: John DiMaggio. I'm not sure how well he would work as a classic version of The Joker, but I thoroughly enjoyed his performance in Under The Red Hood.
VctrBnsn said at 11:54 PM on Fri Feb 22 2013
Mark Hamill - the quintessential Joker. No use comparing the other guys to him, so I`ll judge them on there own performance.
Jeff Bennett - I really enjoy listening to him as Joker. I think he fit the design and tone nice.
KMR - Same.
Richard Epcar - a decent Mark Hamill replacement.
Michael Dobson - WOW, he surprised me.
John DiMaggio - Fit the design for him in the movie. I liked him a lot, but probably wouldn`t cast him again.
John Kassir - Another Surprise.
Brent Spiner - I dont think he`s as bad as people
say he is, but he is forced.
CCS - Yet another surprise!
Michael Emerson - I like him as an actor and once thought he could play Joker but quickly dismissed that thought. Now that he did, I think he did a good job. I`d watch him as Joker again.
ReplyJeff Bennett - I really enjoy listening to him as Joker. I think he fit the design and tone nice.
KMR - Same.
Richard Epcar - a decent Mark Hamill replacement.
Michael Dobson - WOW, he surprised me.
John DiMaggio - Fit the design for him in the movie. I liked him a lot, but probably wouldn`t cast him again.
John Kassir - Another Surprise.
Brent Spiner - I dont think he`s as bad as people
say he is, but he is forced.
CCS - Yet another surprise!
Michael Emerson - I like him as an actor and once thought he could play Joker but quickly dismissed that thought. Now that he did, I think he did a good job. I`d watch him as Joker again.
Pgirts (AYVO S1 Winner / Master Of Memes) said at 12:09 AM on Mon Feb 18 2013
Hamill. No contest.
Second place for me is McKean. He's got a very charismatic sound to his voice and a great laugh.
ReplySecond place for me is McKean. He's got a very charismatic sound to his voice and a great laugh.
pete said at 1:47 PM on Sat Feb 16 2013
How would YJ be for Batman villains if Andrea Romano was in charge of it?
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TheVengeanceKnight said at 9:27 PM on Sat Feb 16 2013
@pete My problem with YJ Joker was the fact that they were trying to capitalize on TDK Joker, which I was never a fan of. I don't blame Brent Spiner or Jamie Thomason; they did their best to work with the crappy material they got.
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pete said at 10:30 PM on Sat Feb 16 2013
@TheVengeanceKnight How would you back up Riddler or Hugo Strange them? lol
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Anicomicgeek said at 4:40 PM on Sun Feb 17 2013
@TheVengeanceKnight
According to Weisman, Ledger's Joker wasn't that big an influence--and anyway, even so, he still doesn't work. Ledger's Joker had an energy to him that Spiner's version lacked. And personally, I'm not sure that Jamie Thomason is entirely blameless; better voice direction in this case could've helped blunt some of the complaints.
ReplyAccording to Weisman, Ledger's Joker wasn't that big an influence--and anyway, even so, he still doesn't work. Ledger's Joker had an energy to him that Spiner's version lacked. And personally, I'm not sure that Jamie Thomason is entirely blameless; better voice direction in this case could've helped blunt some of the complaints.
pete said at 8:16 PM on Fri Feb 15 2013
They did the Joker's death perfectly in TDKR Part 2. I was skeptical at first about him dying that way but it was awesome. That being said while I think Emerson was dong a Ledger impression but it worked anyway and sounded like Ledger mixed with Storch or Welker.
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Anicomicgeek said at 12:04 AM on Fri Feb 15 2013
I thought Michael Emerson was really good as the DKReturns Joker. Christopher Corey Smith was also good.
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skeletonking1234 said at 6:01 PM on Thu Feb 14 2013
Michael Emerson sounds like how I wanted Christopher Corey Smith to sound in Lego Batman 2. Other than that, Emerson is fantastic IMO close to as good as Hamill and Dimaggio IMO
ReplyMusic Meister said at 4:28 PM on Thu Feb 14 2013
Micheal Emerson sounds kinda forced
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pete said at 8:11 PM on Fri Feb 15 2013
@Music Meister I think he's trying too hard to do a Ledger impression.
ReplyRubberLotus said at 11:13 PM on Sat Mar 2 2013
@pete Though, if anyone had an excuse to do a totally emotionless/quiet psycho-type Joker, it would be Emerson. The Dark Knight Returns comic intentionally featured an emotionally subdued (though still very violent) Joker to demonstrate just how much the future DCU had twisted every character out of shape - the Joker's sense of humor, whimsy and energy have basically rotted away, and all that's left is his cruelty and psychotic attraction to Batman.
Heck, I was kind of annoyed with the DTV adaptation for sticking all those one-liners in Joker's dialogue. They're fun, yes, but they also kind of miss the point of the story.
ReplyHeck, I was kind of annoyed with the DTV adaptation for sticking all those one-liners in Joker's dialogue. They're fun, yes, but they also kind of miss the point of the story.
LordofEvil96 said at 3:59 PM on Thu Feb 14 2013
Michael Emerson isn't bad. Nowhere near on Mark's level though.
ReplyMrParadox said at 6:48 PM on Mon Jan 28 2013
By far, Mark Hamill is the best Joker out there. But if for some reason you want to remove him, Kevin Michael Richardson does a pretty good job, John DiMaggio is different but still captures the spirit of the Joker, Michael Dobson was a pleasant surprise, he in my opinion sounds the closest to Hamill and does a good job acting. C.C.S. was also a pleasant surprise as I think he did a good job. Kassir I find underrated since he reminds me of a pre BTAS Joker only with much better acting. Anyone before BTAS (barring Welker) was bad and the rest are just forgettable.
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Silence said at 5:15 PM on Sun Jan 27 2013
Mark Hamill, no contest. Though I will say Michael Dobson, Kevin Michael Richardson, and John Dimaggio did really good as well.
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Lion's Edge said at 6:49 AM on Sat Jan 26 2013
I have to say... Mark Hamill IS the Joker. From the maniacal laugh to the giddy sadism, he mastered the voice of the Joker. My vote is going to Mark. However, I do believe that John DiMaggio, Kevin Michael Richardson and Christopher Corey Smith made some great performances as well.
...But I do not like Brett Spiner. Young Justice, why do you always produce mixed results with casting Batman villains?
In the future, however, as a successor to Mark Hamill, I'd like to see Steven Blum voice the Joker. His Green Goblin performance, I thought, was very fitting for how the Joker would behave, right down to the cackle... and perhaps add elements of his Orochimaru performance for that extra edge in the sinister air around him.
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...But I do not like Brett Spiner. Young Justice, why do you always produce mixed results with casting Batman villains?
In the future, however, as a successor to Mark Hamill, I'd like to see Steven Blum voice the Joker. His Green Goblin performance, I thought, was very fitting for how the Joker would behave, right down to the cackle... and perhaps add elements of his Orochimaru performance for that extra edge in the sinister air around him.
TheTrueYuma said at 1:22 AM on Sat Feb 16 2013
@Lion's Edge Brent Spiner was more of a case of bad direction than bad acting.
Replycurtis13 said at 3:22 PM on Mon Dec 31 2012
Next to Mark Hamill,John DiMaggio did a really great job as the joker.
Replypete said at 5:03 PM on Wed Dec 5 2012
What up with YJ and bad /mixed bag casting for Batman villains?
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TheVengeanceKnight said at 3:35 AM on Fri Jan 18 2013
@pete Ra's al Ghul was pretty well cast IMO. But the rest, on the other hand...
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coolgeek176 said at 8:12 AM on Fri Jan 18 2013
@TheVengeanceKnight I thought Bane was well cast too.
ReplyAnicomicgeek said at 9:36 PM on Wed Feb 6 2013
@TheVengeanceKnight
Personally, I thought Alyssa Milano was good as Poison Ivy. But yeah, they just dropped the ball with Joker and Riddler, didn't they?
ReplyPersonally, I thought Alyssa Milano was good as Poison Ivy. But yeah, they just dropped the ball with Joker and Riddler, didn't they?
TheVengeanceKnight said at 1:57 AM on Sat Feb 16 2013
@pete I thought their Freeze was terrible. Same with Hugo Strange.
Clayface sounded pretty good, though.
ReplyClayface sounded pretty good, though.
pete said at 1:46 PM on Sat Feb 16 2013
@TheVengeanceKnight Freeze was better tan Jker or Riddler at least it sounds like a generic villain which is what he was in YJ. Forgot about Strange. Let's just that abomination of a casting lol.
ReplyToady_12 said at 5:01 PM on Wed Oct 10 2012
The Joker sure had a lot of voices, Mark Hamill is the best but many others are good (DiMaggio, Richardson, Dobson), some are interesting (Storch), some are wierd (Welker, Corey Smith, Kassir, Burton, Epcar) some are blend (Bennett, McKean) and some are pretty bad (Spiner, Enlow, Weinrib) Lennie Weinrib is actually my worst Joker voice.
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Mrguy22594 said at 7:39 PM on Thu Sep 20 2012
It is proven impossible to pick a favorite batman villain when the Joker is eliminated from your options.
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D.A.V.E. said at 8:30 PM on Sat Sep 29 2012
@Mrguy22594 The opposite, actually. Batman villain voting polls are much more interesting to see once you remove the obvious choice.
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Mrguy22594 said at 6:40 AM on Sat Oct 6 2012
@D.A.V.E. I think it just sounds impossible because of the fact that there are so many Batman villains to chose from that it'd be impossible to pick second best.
ReplyTheVengeanceKnight said at 7:29 AM on Mon Nov 19 2012
@Mrguy22594 Actually, I've always preferred Ra's al Ghul over Joker.
ReplyMrguy22594 said at 3:51 PM on Mon Nov 19 2012
@TheVengeanceKnight Well that's a first that someone actually prefers someone over Joker as a favorite batman villain.
Replycoolgeek176 said at 4:44 PM on Tue Nov 20 2012
@Mrguy22594 I've always preferred the Riddler over Joker.
ReplyMrguy22594 said at 12:51 PM on Wed Nov 21 2012
@coolgeek176 Now this is starting to get interesting.
ReplyMilanTheVillain01 said at 7:14 AM on Thu Nov 22 2012
@Mrguy22594 I, personally, prefer Two-Face as my favourite villain over the Joker, with the Riddler as a close second. What can I say? I love split personalities & character that fight with themselves.
ReplyNightmare Crusher said at 12:46 PM on Thu Nov 22 2012
@Mrguy22594 I'm more of a Scarecrow fan myself.
ReplyMrguy22594 said at 10:10 PM on Thu Nov 22 2012
@Nightmare Crusher Okay now I'm starting to see the first guy's point.
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Sammyman said at 1:49 PM on Wed Sep 12 2012
1. Mark hamill hands down!!!!!
2. John DiMaggio is pretty good too!!!
Reply2. John DiMaggio is pretty good too!!!
Dodgibishi said at 4:50 PM on Sat Sep 8 2012
I just recently watched the episode of Young Justice with Joker in Danish...
It was horrific!!!!
He sounded like a brat and not the murdering psycho he's supposed to be.
ReplyIt was horrific!!!!
He sounded like a brat and not the murdering psycho he's supposed to be.
coolgeek176 said at 12:04 AM on Mon Aug 27 2012
Mark Hamill is by far the best joker. My second favorite is John DiMaggio.
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coolgeek176 said at 9:01 PM on Tue Oct 23 2012
Christopher Corey Smith was good too but his laugh sounded like a monkey to me. I'd put him third under Dimaggio.
Replycoolgeek176 said at 4:51 PM on Wed Jan 23 2013
@pete I know but ne of your comments just says I.
Replypete said at 6:34 PM on Wed Jan 23 2013
@coolgeek176 I was correcting my grammar from my comment above it.
Replycoolgeek176 said at 7:36 PM on Wed Jan 23 2013
@pete Oh okay. I messed up on my comment too. I forgot the O in one.
Replywhytmango said at 8:42 AM on Mon Aug 20 2012
Mark Hamill, but Brent Spiner did a great job do. The others? Nothing really stood out to me.
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thomwim said at 2:25 PM on Mon Jul 30 2012
I watched an episode of "BTAS" in Hungarian, and Joker IS indeed Luke Skywalker. But only in "A New Hope." That casting call isn't quite why I voted for Hamill.
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SparklyShake12 said at 4:23 AM on Tue Jul 24 2012
Oh lord! Chris Smith's Joker ROCKS! Time for new rankings
1. Mark Hamill
2. Chris Smith
3. Richard Epcar
4. Michael Dobson
5. Kevin Michael Richardson
Reply1. Mark Hamill
2. Chris Smith
3. Richard Epcar
4. Michael Dobson
5. Kevin Michael Richardson
Torak said at 11:31 AM on Sun Jul 22 2012
Woah! Christopher Corey Smith makes an amazing Joker! Sounds a little like Mark Hamill, but the voice is different no less. I rank them like this:
1. Mark Hamill
2. Christopher Corey Smith
3. Micheal Dobson
4. Richard Epcar
5. Kevin Micheal Richardson
6. John Kassir
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1. Mark Hamill
2. Christopher Corey Smith
3. Micheal Dobson
4. Richard Epcar
5. Kevin Micheal Richardson
6. John Kassir
pete said at 4:57 AM on Mon Jul 23 2012
@Torak Great choices. Mine's in a slightly different order plus it includes Larry Storch and John Dimaggio but still great list.
Replypete said at 11:44 PM on Sat Jul 21 2012
Christopher Corey Smith was awesome. It sounds like it was Hamill inspired but it's also a different voice completely. I also like that the music from the Burton films in it. I'd love to see him do a more serious take. Though does anyone else think his laugh sounds like a monkey?
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CatsTuxedo said at 3:12 AM on Sun Jul 22 2012
@pete Dang, now I can't unhear the monkey thing :P
While I've never played the Lego games, I do agree that using the soundtrack from the '89 movie was a neat touch.
ReplyWhile I've never played the Lego games, I do agree that using the soundtrack from the '89 movie was a neat touch.
NCZ (Admin) said at 10:42 AM on Sun Jul 22 2012
@pete Yeah, I totally thought that as I was recording the clip. I do agree that Chris makes a fantastic The Joker.
ReplyMilanTheVillain01 said at 11:30 PM on Fri Feb 15 2013
@NCZ Chris's Joker voice kinda sounds a bit like Nezumi from One Piece (well, Dan Green's version, at any rate).
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Music Meister said at 3:15 PM on Mon Jun 25 2012
Serious Joker
1. Mark Hamil- Duh, he was sinister and menacing yet still funny. Shame he retired as the Joker but he'll never be forgotten as him.
2. Micheal Dobson- He sounds like a young Mark Hamil, even his performance is a lot like Mark's. His take is pretty underrated.
3. Kevin Richardson- A different take on the Joker but man does Kevin pull it off. It's unpredictable and menacing but can still bring the laughs. It's one of the few times where an inconstint voice works really well. t's a nice change of pace for him.
4. Richard Epcar- It's an alright Mark Hamil impression, sounds forced at times but performance is pretty good. Good mix of threatening and comical.
5. Allen Enlow- The voice sounds kinda silly but it does kind of fit the Joker. You can hear he's having fun and it does sound pretty menacing at times.
6. John DiMaggio/Brent Spinder- Both are miscasts. They aren't horrible voices but they do not fit the Joker at all. John had some good delivery on some lines but his laugh was too forced and his voice seemed more fitting for Black Mask or some other Crime lord. Brent, again not terrible, didn't sound crazy enough for the Joker. He also had good delivery and good lines but he just lacks that Joker feel.
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1. Mark Hamil- Duh, he was sinister and menacing yet still funny. Shame he retired as the Joker but he'll never be forgotten as him.
2. Micheal Dobson- He sounds like a young Mark Hamil, even his performance is a lot like Mark's. His take is pretty underrated.
3. Kevin Richardson- A different take on the Joker but man does Kevin pull it off. It's unpredictable and menacing but can still bring the laughs. It's one of the few times where an inconstint voice works really well. t's a nice change of pace for him.
4. Richard Epcar- It's an alright Mark Hamil impression, sounds forced at times but performance is pretty good. Good mix of threatening and comical.
5. Allen Enlow- The voice sounds kinda silly but it does kind of fit the Joker. You can hear he's having fun and it does sound pretty menacing at times.
6. John DiMaggio/Brent Spinder- Both are miscasts. They aren't horrible voices but they do not fit the Joker at all. John had some good delivery on some lines but his laugh was too forced and his voice seemed more fitting for Black Mask or some other Crime lord. Brent, again not terrible, didn't sound crazy enough for the Joker. He also had good delivery and good lines but he just lacks that Joker feel.
Torak said at 5:44 AM on Thu Jun 28 2012
@Music Meister Completly Agree with you mate. Oh and Brent is so awful it's not even funny! 0_0 No offense anyone.
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Music Meister said at 5:30 PM on Thu Jun 28 2012
@Torak Everything about Brent's Joker screams more of Zzazz then Joker.
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ConfusedPhantom said at 1:20 PM on Sat Jul 21 2012
@Music Meister It's interesting that you called Epcar's Joker an impression. He himself said that he never really heard Hamill's Joker in his life. :x (which is kinda surprising to be honest)
ReplyMusic Meister said at 3:12 PM on Sat Jul 21 2012
@ConfusedPhantom Really? Hmmm, oh well doesn't change his place in my ranking though.
ReplyTheVengeanceKnight said at 12:09 AM on Sun Nov 25 2012
@Music Meister
"Brent, again not terrible, "
Yes it was. :-P
Reply"Brent, again not terrible, "
Yes it was. :-P
Music Meister said at 12:15 AM on Sun Nov 25 2012
@TheVengeanceKnight No, he was good. His devivery on the last line was sinister yet kinda funny. It's not good for the Joker but on it's own rights it's fine
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MilanTheVillain01 said at 7:47 AM on Tue Jun 19 2012
# 1 - Mark Hamill, but you knew that already....
# 2 - Kevin Michael Richardson.
# 3 - Richard Epcar.
# 4 - John DiMaggio.
# 5 - Michael Dobson.
# 6 - Jeff Bennett.
# 7 - John Kassir.
# 8 - Corey Burton.
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# 2 - Kevin Michael Richardson.
# 3 - Richard Epcar.
# 4 - John DiMaggio.
# 5 - Michael Dobson.
# 6 - Jeff Bennett.
# 7 - John Kassir.
# 8 - Corey Burton.
MilanTheVillain01 said at 5:20 PM on Sun Jul 22 2012
@MilanTheVillain01
# 1 - Mark Hamill, but you knew that already....
# 2 - Kevin Michael Richardson.
# 3 - Richard Epcar.
# 4 - John DiMaggio.
# 5 - Christopher Corey Smith
# 6 - Michael Dobson.
# 7 - Jeff Bennett.
# 8 - John Kassir.
# 9 - Corey Burton.
Reply# 1 - Mark Hamill, but you knew that already....
# 2 - Kevin Michael Richardson.
# 3 - Richard Epcar.
# 4 - John DiMaggio.
# 5 - Christopher Corey Smith
# 6 - Michael Dobson.
# 7 - Jeff Bennett.
# 8 - John Kassir.
# 9 - Corey Burton.
MilanTheVillain01 said at 2:08 AM on Fri Feb 15 2013
@MilanTheVillain01
# 1 - Mark Hamill, but you knew that already....
# 2 - Kevin Michael Richardson.
# 3 - Richard Epcar.
# 4 - John DiMaggio.
# 5 - Michael Emerson.
# 6 - Christopher Corey Smith.
# 7 - Michael Dobson.
# 8 - Jeff Bennett.
# 9 - John Kassir.
# 10 - Corey Burton.
Reply# 1 - Mark Hamill, but you knew that already....
# 2 - Kevin Michael Richardson.
# 3 - Richard Epcar.
# 4 - John DiMaggio.
# 5 - Michael Emerson.
# 6 - Christopher Corey Smith.
# 7 - Michael Dobson.
# 8 - Jeff Bennett.
# 9 - John Kassir.
# 10 - Corey Burton.
The_Animal said at 4:34 PM on Sun Jun 17 2012
1. Mark Hamill. He set the bar.
2. Kevin Michael Richardson.
3. Richard Epcar
4. Michael Dobson
I thought Brent Spiner did fine. He''s no Hamill, but he's not god-awful.
Of course, Hamill wins, hands down. Everyone else go home.
Reply2. Kevin Michael Richardson.
3. Richard Epcar
4. Michael Dobson
I thought Brent Spiner did fine. He''s no Hamill, but he's not god-awful.
Of course, Hamill wins, hands down. Everyone else go home.
curtis13 said at 4:13 PM on Sun Jun 17 2012
My top three has to be
1.Mark Hamill (of course)
2.Kevin Michael Richardson
and finally 3.John DiMaggio
Reply1.Mark Hamill (of course)
2.Kevin Michael Richardson
and finally 3.John DiMaggio
PurpleWarrior13 (Moderator) said at 4:41 PM on Sat May 26 2012
Mark Hamill felt natural right from the start. His voice is so perfect for the Joker, it's amazing. When I hear his performance, the only person I hear is the Joker. He's clearly the best Joker of all time (animated and live-action). In short, Mark Hamill IS the Joker.
Although there are some other great performances here as well. Larry Storch is classic, and Jeff Bennett, Michael McKean, Corey Burton, Richard Epcar, and Frank Welker also gave respectable performances. I don't care too much for John DiMaggio, KMR, John Kassier, or Brent Spiner.
ReplyAlthough there are some other great performances here as well. Larry Storch is classic, and Jeff Bennett, Michael McKean, Corey Burton, Richard Epcar, and Frank Welker also gave respectable performances. I don't care too much for John DiMaggio, KMR, John Kassier, or Brent Spiner.
TylerMirage (Admin) said at 11:40 PM on Wed May 23 2012
Personally, I don't get all of the hate for Spiner's rendition. Honestly, I have yet to hear one positive comment on his version. I thought it was pretty good. Not the best, but good enough for a guest role.
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TheVengeanceKnight said at 5:38 AM on Thu May 24 2012
@TylerMirage I've seen too many positive comments. =P
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TylerMirage (Admin) said at 3:21 PM on Wed May 30 2012
@TheVengeanceKnight Maybe I'm just looking in the wrong places. ;) Between this site and Youtube, most of the comments I've seen have been very negative.
Replyshadowvegeta said at 8:34 PM on Sun May 20 2012
1. Mark Hamill
2. Richard Epcar
3. John DiMaggio
4. Jeff Bennett
5. Michael Dobson
Reply2. Richard Epcar
3. John DiMaggio
4. Jeff Bennett
5. Michael Dobson
EmpireGrotesk said at 1:40 PM on Sat Apr 21 2012
I would love to break the norm and choose someone differently but Hamill will always be the Joker for me. No point denying it.
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BigBDawg said at 1:50 PM on Fri Apr 13 2012
My top picks are as follows, guys;
Mark Hamill (naturally)
John DiMaggio
Richard Epcar
Jeff Bennett
Kevin Michael Richardson
and John Kassir
ReplyMark Hamill (naturally)
John DiMaggio
Richard Epcar
Jeff Bennett
Kevin Michael Richardson
and John Kassir
Mr.Fennoy93 said at 3:30 AM on Sun Mar 25 2012
It's Kinda Sad That Hamill is not voicing the Joker, but Bender sounds alot like Heath Legder. Does anyone think Steven Blum would voice The Joker?
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TheVengeanceKnight said at 5:28 AM on Tue Mar 27 2012
@Mr.Fennoy93 I don't care if it would sound too similar to his Green Goblin voice, Steve Blum voicing Joker would be AWESOME!
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Mr.Fennoy93 said at 3:40 PM on Tue Mar 27 2012
@TheVengeanceKnight Yes. He'll live up to Hamill role.
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RheonSho said at 11:56 PM on Tue May 22 2012
@Mr.Fennoy93 Steve Blum is voicing Joker in the Lego Batman 2 video game. Check out a sneak peek here: http://youtu.be/jgqgAoR1Toc
ReplyTheVengeanceKnight said at 5:38 AM on Thu May 24 2012
@RheonSho I think he means like in a role where Joker has actual dialogue, rather than grunts and groans.
ReplyRheonSho said at 10:53 PM on Fri May 25 2012
@TheVengeanceKnight I know, so if you actually watch the clip, they're implementing actual dialogue into Lego Batman 2 for a change.
ReplyTheVengeanceKnight said at 12:13 AM on Sat May 26 2012
@RheonSho Whoops, thought you were talking about the first LEGO Batman game. M'bad.
Watched the clip; doesn't really sound like Blum as Joker.
ReplyWatched the clip; doesn't really sound like Blum as Joker.
Mr.Fennoy93 said at 8:22 PM on Sun May 27 2012
@TheVengeanceKnight
The "Oh Come On" Part means that is maybe him.
ReplyThe "Oh Come On" Part means that is maybe him.
TheVengeanceKnight said at 9:06 AM on Tue May 29 2012
@Mr.Fennoy93 Nah, still doesn't sound like Blum.
Robin does sound a little like Scott Menville though... ;)
ReplyRobin does sound a little like Scott Menville though... ;)
TheVengeanceKnight said at 7:47 AM on Wed Jul 18 2012
@RheonSho Well, looks like we were both wrong. That's Christopher Corey Smith as Joker, and Charlie Schlatter as Robin.
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CatsTuxedo said at 7:02 PM on Wed Mar 7 2012
With how indistinct the voice acting in superhero animated programs (I don't really feel they quality as cartoons) tends to be, I'm willing to bet that casting Mark Hamill as the Joker was a fortunate accident. Before then, he was better known as Luke Skywalker, and let's be honest, how many people can remember what Luke sounds like or pick his voice out of a crowd? I'm sure nobody was expecting Hamill to give such a specific and recognizable performance. Course, I recognize that you could say the same for Heath Ledger.
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TheVengeanceKnight said at 1:29 AM on Wed Mar 14 2012
@CatsTuxedo Didn't Hamill audition for the part?
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PurpleWarrior13 (Moderator) said at 11:09 PM on Wed Mar 21 2012
@TheVengeanceKnight Hamill had been working as a professional voice actor for a while, and he was brought in as a replacement for Tim Curry when performing the Joker was too straining.
@CatsTuxedo Why wouldn't Superhero animated programs qualify as cartoons? ANYTHING animated is a cartoon.
Reply@CatsTuxedo Why wouldn't Superhero animated programs qualify as cartoons? ANYTHING animated is a cartoon.
CatsTuxedo said at 11:52 PM on Wed Mar 21 2012
@PurpleWarrior13 Animation is simply a medium. Anybody can make animation and say it's a cartoon. A cartoon aims to entertain its audience by using the medium of animation to its full advantage and doing what can't be done in other mediums or even be easily described in words. Having that said, most of these superhero shows, to me, seem more like illustrated radio than cartoons.
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OptimusSolo (Admin) said at 1:12 AM on Thu Mar 22 2012
@CatsTuxedo Thats one of the strangest definitions of a cartoon that I have ever heard of !? - Either way all of these superhero shows are most certainly cartoons!
ReplyPurpleWarrior13 (Moderator) said at 1:58 AM on Wed May 2 2012
@CatsTuxedo Just because you don't feel they're worthy, doesn't make them not cartoons. Anything animated is a cartoon. Period. With your philosophy, there would be a LOT of anime that wouldn't quality as cartoons (and yes, anime are cartoons) since many of them don't necessarily NEED animation to get their point across.
Batman: The Animated Series is one of the greatest, and most well known and respected cartoons of all time.
ReplyBatman: The Animated Series is one of the greatest, and most well known and respected cartoons of all time.
pokemastanumba1 said at 10:50 PM on Thu Aug 23 2012
@PurpleWarrior13 Very well said, I couldn't agree more. ;-D
ReplyTheVengeanceKnight said at 12:10 AM on Sun Nov 25 2012
@PurpleWarrior13 Yeah, but Mark did audition for Joker after they let Tim Curry go.
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B.A.Alcantra said at 10:51 PM on Sun Mar 4 2012
The Batman 2004 Joker Is My Favorite Joker Out Of All Of Them
ReplyTIMEGOD said at 3:17 PM on Mon Feb 20 2012
MARK HAMIL DUH, a few are good in their own way, the rest are terrible comedians
Replypete said at 12:51 AM on Sun Feb 5 2012
After watching the entire video of DC Super FRiends I'm going with John Kassir. He needs a vote and is best of the campy Jokers. Behind him is Jeff Bennett, then then Michael Mckean, then Corey Burton, then Larry Storch, then Lennie Wenrib, and Frank Welker is las. Nothing personal but his performance is nothing special than the two mentioned before him. Serious Joker of course is Hamill hands dowwn but after him is Richard Epcar, followed by, Allen Enlow, then Michael Dobson, ten Kevin Michael Richardson, then John Dimaggio, then last and ESPECIALLY least for obvious is Brent Spiner.
Replypete said at 2:40 AM on Sat Feb 4 2012
Each of them has a pretty great laugh and most suite the version they're portraying except for Brent Spiner in my opinion
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TheVengeanceKnight said at 1:24 AM on Sun Jan 29 2012
1. Mark Hamill
2. Michael Dobson
3. Richard Epcar
4. Kevin Michael Richardson
5. John DiMaggio
6. Jeff Bennett
...
Last place: Brent Spiner
Reply2. Michael Dobson
3. Richard Epcar
4. Kevin Michael Richardson
5. John DiMaggio
6. Jeff Bennett
...
Last place: Brent Spiner
SparklyShake12 said at 5:40 PM on Sat Jan 21 2012
Hamill for the win.
If I had to pick a successor, it'd be Richard Epcar. Don't really care for the rest.
ReplyIf I had to pick a successor, it'd be Richard Epcar. Don't really care for the rest.
Music Meister said at 11:35 AM on Fri Jan 13 2012
Just releized that Brent's version of the character (even how he was portrayed) seems more fitting for Zsasz then Joker. In fact he would have been a really good Zsasz
ReplyPatrick said at 11:36 AM on Fri Dec 30 2011
My favorite picks for Joker
1: Larry Storch
2: Frank Welker
3: Lennie Weinrib
4: Mark Hamill
Reply1: Larry Storch
2: Frank Welker
3: Lennie Weinrib
4: Mark Hamill
Beaux said at 12:00 AM on Mon Dec 19 2011
Clarification: I wasn't saying his Batman was bad, but it came out like that. I was saying that he had range and had improved since his earlier roles in, say, Dragon Ball Z.
ReplyBeaux said at 11:59 PM on Sun Dec 18 2011
Mark Hamill is the best for obvious reasons, but I also feel that Micheal Dobson is also amazing! I'm a fan of Ocean Studios so maybe I'm a bit biased, but just compare his Joker to his Batman (same motion comic) and some of his earlier roles where he was just line-reading and you can tell that he's really improved! I was also surprised by Kevin Michael Richardson who I would place as the third best. He really managed to nail an out-of-type role.
ReplyNeonIcing said at 10:08 PM on Sat Dec 3 2011
Mark Hamill will forever be my favorite Joker, with John DiMaggio next.
Jeff Bennett... Dammit, I love his work but to me The Joker sounds far too much like Kowalski from Penguins of Madagascar(And, as a major PoM fan... It's just weird to me) It's an okay Joker voice, but Richardson also sounds a bit too much like his PoM character for my taste but it's actually fairly good.
But, as far as it goes. Hamill and DiMaggio.
ReplyJeff Bennett... Dammit, I love his work but to me The Joker sounds far too much like Kowalski from Penguins of Madagascar(And, as a major PoM fan... It's just weird to me) It's an okay Joker voice, but Richardson also sounds a bit too much like his PoM character for my taste but it's actually fairly good.
But, as far as it goes. Hamill and DiMaggio.
SLEDGERAID said at 2:35 AM on Wed Nov 30 2011
Spiner sounded pretty cool!!! but Hamill hands down!!
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Sonic_Blaze said at 4:40 PM on Mon Nov 28 2011
Hamil was the best but the one I think to succeed after him is Richard Epcar.
ReplyGalactic_Cyrus said at 12:49 AM on Mon Nov 28 2011
Hamill, Bennett, Richardson, Epcar, Dobson, Dimaggio, Kassir, and Enlow. The others that aren't them are forgettable. Spiner in particularly is dissapointing since he could've done better if he wasn't immitating Heath Ledger.
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Celeste said at 12:02 AM on Mon Nov 28 2011
I like Mark's Joker voice. The others ju8st didn't do it for me at all.
Replywarriorofice said at 8:31 PM on Wed Nov 23 2011
Mark Hamill all the way and i'll but Spiner at a close second cause he reminds me of heath. Enlow, Weinrib, and Dobson just seemed too over-the-top for me.
ReplyMadness Abe said at 5:07 PM on Sat Nov 12 2011
Mark Hamill is of course the best here, being the true original Joker. I take my second best choices to be Kevin Michael Richardson, Michael Dobson, John Dimaggio, and Brent Spiner. And to be true, I do like Brent Spiner's performance, because it sounds like Heath Ledger's Joker, and that is freaking scary and awesome.
ReplyDevbinks said at 1:03 AM on Tue Oct 25 2011
1. Mark Hamill - Definitely my top pick. It was because of his portrayal that the Joker quickly became my favorite comic villain ever.
2. John DiMaggio - Many of the voice actors' portrayals sound way too forced. DiMaggio's portrayal seems more natural but still comes across as the voice of someone who is insane and quite dangerous.
Reply2. John DiMaggio - Many of the voice actors' portrayals sound way too forced. DiMaggio's portrayal seems more natural but still comes across as the voice of someone who is insane and quite dangerous.
ConfusedPhantom said at 8:34 PM on Wed Oct 19 2011
My favorite Joker is obviously Mark Hamill. He makes the Joker charismatic, unpredictable, menacing and funny all at the same time. And being able to come up with an entire LANGUAGE of laughs is impressive.
Though, I would have loved to hear more of Richard Epcar and Michael McKean. Their Joker's were pretty good without sounding like Hamill. Epcar kinda does sometimes, but he plays him similarly. He's pretty funny and menacing. I wouldn't mind hearing more of him.
With that said, I'm said to say I'm not sure on Brent Spiner. He gets props for trying something different, but he doesn't sound like he's having fun. He's not very funny either. Maybe he'll grow on me later, but as it stands, I'm just not feeling it. John DiMaggio did a decent job, but he makes Joker sounds like a common thug. :(
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Though, I would have loved to hear more of Richard Epcar and Michael McKean. Their Joker's were pretty good without sounding like Hamill. Epcar kinda does sometimes, but he plays him similarly. He's pretty funny and menacing. I wouldn't mind hearing more of him.
With that said, I'm said to say I'm not sure on Brent Spiner. He gets props for trying something different, but he doesn't sound like he's having fun. He's not very funny either. Maybe he'll grow on me later, but as it stands, I'm just not feeling it. John DiMaggio did a decent job, but he makes Joker sounds like a common thug. :(
ConfusedPhantom said at 8:37 PM on Wed Oct 19 2011
@ConfusedPhantom And, I thought Jeff Bennett's take was actually kinda entertaining and it worked for that show imo.
ReplyAnicomicgeek said at 12:10 PM on Tue Oct 18 2011
Yeah, I'm in the camp that thinks Young Justice kind-of dropped the ball on Joker. I mean, I wanna like Brent Spiner's version since I liked Star Trek: The Next Generation and as I've seen pointed out elsewhere, he vocied Puck on Gargoyles, but something failed. If they were going a Heath Ledger-type Joker, it still doesn't work because Ledger's Joker still had an energy to him that YJ's Joker didn't.
Given they gotten Bruce Greenwood to reprise the role of Batman, maybe they should've gotten John DiMaggio to do likewise for the Joker in this case.
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Given they gotten Bruce Greenwood to reprise the role of Batman, maybe they should've gotten John DiMaggio to do likewise for the Joker in this case.
TheVengeanceKnight said at 12:40 AM on Tue Oct 18 2011
After hearing Brent Spiner's failed attempt at Joker, I really hope Mark Hamill continues playing Joker after Arkham City. =(
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Cartoon_fan87 said at 5:24 PM on Mon Oct 17 2011
Hmmm Brent Spiner didn't see that coming it's okay, I'd expect someone like Jim Carrey or Robin Williams if a celebrity ever voiced him.
ReplyDodgibishi said at 12:26 PM on Mon Oct 17 2011
I think Brent's take on the Joker is interesting. It has some elements from Heath Ledger's version.
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Pokejedservo (Moderator) said at 12:58 PM on Mon Oct 17 2011
@Dodgibishi Agreed I actually liked Brent's take on the Joker and I don't think he is that bad I mean yes its not one of the best takes on the Joker but its not a bad one to me.
ReplyTheVengeanceKnight said at 12:47 AM on Tue Oct 18 2011
@Dodgibishi Well, that explains everything.
Replypokemastanumba1 said at 9:14 PM on Sat Jun 23 2012
Brent's voice is great, it just doesn't fit the Joker at all. He portrayed him as a stereotypical common thug, one of the very few things the Joker isn't.
ReplyD.A.V.E. said at 11:43 PM on Sun Jun 24 2012
@pokemastanumba1 I thought John DiMaggio's sounded WAY more thuggish. Not that I minded, since I voted for him and all.
ReplyTheVengeanceKnight said at 12:05 AM on Mon Jun 25 2012
@D.A.V.E. Not sure if serious or just trolling... =P
ReplyMusic Meister said at 1:01 AM on Sun Oct 16 2011
Wow, Young Justice really failed with Joker. He's so generic
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Sknarf said at 2:14 PM on Sun Oct 16 2011
@Music Meister I agree, the voice actor just doesn't "sound" like the Joker, just a plain, off-beat, stereotypical villain. Makes me sad...
ReplyMusic Meister said at 3:19 PM on Sun Oct 16 2011
@Sknarf
Seriously for a so called "special guest" they really didn't pick well
ReplySeriously for a so called "special guest" they really didn't pick well
SCP21 said at 10:58 AM on Mon Oct 17 2011
@Music Meister Yeah this was an epic fail on their part. I feel with Hamill stepping down as the voice that DiMaggio should get all future ones as he was a good and convincing replacement.
ReplyMusic Meister said at 4:55 PM on Mon Oct 17 2011
@SCP21
Uhhh, I don't think Dimaggio should be the current Joker, I thought he didn't fit the Joker at all and his laugh came out forced. Though Richard did alright for that version of the Joker I think Dobson should be Hamil's offical replacement seeing as he sounds the most like Mark's verison
ReplyUhhh, I don't think Dimaggio should be the current Joker, I thought he didn't fit the Joker at all and his laugh came out forced. Though Richard did alright for that version of the Joker I think Dobson should be Hamil's offical replacement seeing as he sounds the most like Mark's verison
Pokejedservo (Moderator) said at 8:00 PM on Mon Oct 17 2011
@Music Meister While I agree that Michael Dobson did do a good performance on Joker that would require DC to use Canadian Voice talent a lot more often.
Let me assure you I am not considering this a bad thing. (In fact I am a big fan of Vancouver VA talent especially the likes of Scott McNeil. And nowadays I hope that companies use them more often again.) But while Canadian voice talent has occasionally been used for DC Comics-based productions the voice talent is generally Californian so its unlikely. (Unlike Marvel Comics production whom use both Californian and Canadian VA talent several times.)
ReplyLet me assure you I am not considering this a bad thing. (In fact I am a big fan of Vancouver VA talent especially the likes of Scott McNeil. And nowadays I hope that companies use them more often again.) But while Canadian voice talent has occasionally been used for DC Comics-based productions the voice talent is generally Californian so its unlikely. (Unlike Marvel Comics production whom use both Californian and Canadian VA talent several times.)
Music Meister said at 8:37 PM on Mon Oct 17 2011
@Pokejedservo
I know but Dobson is the only one that was serious that I could see be the "offical" replacement of Joker
ReplyI know but Dobson is the only one that was serious that I could see be the "offical" replacement of Joker
Romano_Rules! said at 10:58 AM on Wed Oct 12 2011
Odd thing about Hamill's laugh is that sometimes it almost sounds like crying.
ReplyDownloadsbacon said at 6:39 AM on Fri Sep 23 2011
MARK HAMILL OR John DiMaggio
It's hard..Can't decide
ReplyIt's hard..Can't decide
Anicomicgeek said at 10:11 AM on Sat Sep 10 2011
Again, as a child of the 90s, I'll admit to going up with TAS and like Conroy in the Arkham games, Mark Hamill showed in those games that he still had it, so yeah, like Conroy as Batman, Hamill is my favorite as the Joker. That said, John DiMaggio and KMR are good, too, though KMR does sound a deeper version of Hamill's Joker and both Jeff Bennett and Michael McKean do good a job as the Silver Age Joker.
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TheVengeanceKnight said at 10:11 AM on Tue Aug 2 2011
Mark Hamill IS the Joker.
Kevin Michael Richardson would be a close second; he sounds a lot like Mark, only deeper.
John DiMaggio would probably be third. From what I've heard in the clip posted, he sounds a bit like Heath's Joker (which takes me out of the character), but when he's screaming, he reminds me of Rath from Ben 10: Alien Force and Ben 10: Ultimate Alien (who's one of the FUNNIEST transformations there) and made me crack up.
ReplyKevin Michael Richardson would be a close second; he sounds a lot like Mark, only deeper.
John DiMaggio would probably be third. From what I've heard in the clip posted, he sounds a bit like Heath's Joker (which takes me out of the character), but when he's screaming, he reminds me of Rath from Ben 10: Alien Force and Ben 10: Ultimate Alien (who's one of the FUNNIEST transformations there) and made me crack up.
MatthewC17 said at 6:54 PM on Thu Jul 28 2011
Corey Burton sounds too much like Professor Ludwig von Drake
ReplySeduke999 said at 12:32 AM on Thu Jul 21 2011
1. Mark Hamill
2. Mike Dobson
3. John Dimaggio
4. Kevin Michale Richardson.
I dont care for everyone else, with jeff bennet at the bottom
Reply2. Mike Dobson
3. John Dimaggio
4. Kevin Michale Richardson.
I dont care for everyone else, with jeff bennet at the bottom
Metabad said at 4:53 AM on Thu Jul 14 2011
Mark Hamill is definitely my top choice, with Michael Dobson as a close second.
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Omegas Squared said at 10:31 PM on Mon May 23 2011
Mark Hamill - He's Mark Hamill, he IS the Joker, nuff' said
Jeff Bennet - Works for his particular interpretation, but not a particularly memorable performance
Kevin Michael Richardson - Underrated, he does a fantastic job and frankly fits his interpretation better than Mark Hamill could
Michael McKean - A real surprise, I'd have to hear more than this clip, but he sounded like a surprisingly good Joker
Larry Storch - Campy, and not in the good way
Richard Epcar - A mixed bag, from some other clips I've heard he does an admirable attempt, but he just sounds like he's trying too hard
Frank Welker - Mildly better than Larry Storch
Lenny Weinrib - Inbetween Frank and Larry
Michael Richard Dobson - A REAL surprise, adds a slightly youthful touch to the classic Mark Hamill take, and over all sounds like he did a downright fantastic job
John DiMaggio - I will say this: those are some of his worst clips from the film, he does a much better job than the clips imply, and he, similar to Richardson, fits his interpretation better than Mark Hamill would.
John Kassir - Not bad, actually fairly good. Not nearly insane enough, but it sounds like he tried and had fun, and his laugh is unique enough to earn him points
Corey Burton - Sorry, but he sounds like King Bumi from Avatar, which is not what Joker should sound like
Allen Enlow - He tried, I'll give him that, he just didn't have the range required, so it all sounded a little forced
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Jeff Bennet - Works for his particular interpretation, but not a particularly memorable performance
Kevin Michael Richardson - Underrated, he does a fantastic job and frankly fits his interpretation better than Mark Hamill could
Michael McKean - A real surprise, I'd have to hear more than this clip, but he sounded like a surprisingly good Joker
Larry Storch - Campy, and not in the good way
Richard Epcar - A mixed bag, from some other clips I've heard he does an admirable attempt, but he just sounds like he's trying too hard
Frank Welker - Mildly better than Larry Storch
Lenny Weinrib - Inbetween Frank and Larry
Michael Richard Dobson - A REAL surprise, adds a slightly youthful touch to the classic Mark Hamill take, and over all sounds like he did a downright fantastic job
John DiMaggio - I will say this: those are some of his worst clips from the film, he does a much better job than the clips imply, and he, similar to Richardson, fits his interpretation better than Mark Hamill would.
John Kassir - Not bad, actually fairly good. Not nearly insane enough, but it sounds like he tried and had fun, and his laugh is unique enough to earn him points
Corey Burton - Sorry, but he sounds like King Bumi from Avatar, which is not what Joker should sound like
Allen Enlow - He tried, I'll give him that, he just didn't have the range required, so it all sounded a little forced
Music Meister said at 8:15 PM on Sun Jun 12 2011
@Omegas Squared I agree with with everything you said. Micheal Dobson sounds like a young Mark Hamil Joker and I'm surprize he doesn't have that more votes. However I find John DiMaggio's voice to kinda annoying, his laugh sounds forced and doesn't feel Jokerish but that's the only thing I disagree with you on
ReplyGalactic_Cyrus said at 8:01 PM on Sun Jun 26 2011
@Omegas Squared I also agree with all of that 100%.
ReplyMusic Meister said at 9:28 PM on Sat May 7 2011
Now I like John DiMaggio but I thought he was awful as the Joker. The others are good for what version of the joker they were portraying. Oh and Mark Hamil rocks ;)
Replygabe (Guest)
said at 3:15 AM on Wed Feb 2 2011
said at 3:15 AM on Wed Feb 2 2011
Kevin Michael Richardson toples All other joker voices.
moonarcher (Guest)
said at 2:02 PM on Thu Jan 20 2011
said at 2:02 PM on Thu Jan 20 2011
ncz
Kassir should have used his "The Ice King" voice from "Adventure Time (2010)", now that is a good crazy voice.
Hamill is still the best......... ;)
Kassir should have used his "The Ice King" voice from "Adventure Time (2010)", now that is a good crazy voice.
Hamill is still the best......... ;)
NCZ (Admin) said at 10:17 PM on Sun Jan 16 2011
Usually, I'd hate to agree with such an overwhelming opinion, but this just leaves me no choice. Mark Hamill is a perfect Joker. The laugh is top-notch and the voice expresses all of the Joker's key qualities: insanity, pure evil, and a twisted sense of humour.
That said, Richard Epcar, Kevin Michael Richardson and John DiMaggio are also splendid. John Kassir's take is more lighthearted, but it's fantastic for what it is.
ReplyThat said, Richard Epcar, Kevin Michael Richardson and John DiMaggio are also splendid. John Kassir's take is more lighthearted, but it's fantastic for what it is.
moonarcher (Guest)
said at 1:27 PM on Fri Jan 14 2011
said at 1:27 PM on Fri Jan 14 2011
Hey will Joker Jr. from Batman B&B be in this compare?
voiceguy (Guest)
said at 7:23 PM on Sun Dec 26 2010
said at 7:23 PM on Sun Dec 26 2010
neil, ryan 2099, those are my thoughts exactly. Mark Hamill, John Dimaggio, and Kevin Michael Richardson are superior!
harleyquinn300 (Guest)
said at 9:06 AM on Mon Dec 20 2010
said at 9:06 AM on Mon Dec 20 2010
Mark Hamill. No questions no excuses. He just made the Joker seem that much more crazy. And the laugh? I doubt anyone, maybe a VERY select group of a FEW people, can nail it like he did. :) Love you Mr. Hamill!!!
However, if there absolutely HAD to be a substitute, Richard Epcar would be a pretty good choice. Otherwise, it's gotta be Mark Hamill :P
However, if there absolutely HAD to be a substitute, Richard Epcar would be a pretty good choice. Otherwise, it's gotta be Mark Hamill :P
neil (Guest)
said at 4:11 AM on Fri Dec 10 2010
said at 4:11 AM on Fri Dec 10 2010
As a replacement for Mark Hamill, John DiMaggio hands down.
tannerlannihoy (Guest)
said at 4:21 PM on Sat Dec 4 2010
said at 4:21 PM on Sat Dec 4 2010
Dude Mark Hamill plays the best Joker. I really like him in Batman Arkham Asylam too.
undertaker (Guest)
said at 5:38 PM on Wed Dec 1 2010
said at 5:38 PM on Wed Dec 1 2010
Hey has anyone noticed the uncanny similarity between John Kassir and his Joker picture, jeez it creeps me out :(
jakob997 (Guest)
said at 5:27 PM on Tue Nov 23 2010
said at 5:27 PM on Tue Nov 23 2010
@ tomi
He because said that Arkham City is his last time because he thinks he's done his part. He said that when he started he basically wanted it so it could be HIS role, but as he got older I guess he thought he wasn't the only one that deserved the role. Though, to be honest, if they pay him enough I'll sure he'll return lol
He because said that Arkham City is his last time because he thinks he's done his part. He said that when he started he basically wanted it so it could be HIS role, but as he got older I guess he thought he wasn't the only one that deserved the role. Though, to be honest, if they pay him enough I'll sure he'll return lol
tomi (Guest)
said at 4:37 PM on Mon Nov 22 2010
said at 4:37 PM on Mon Nov 22 2010
Sadly enough i have to agree, usually i am fan Bennett,s work (especially after proving both his variety and talent in The Gargoyles), but his voice certainly dosen,t do that much of justice to Joker: it may work on some other goofy villain, but Joker needs to be combination between sarcastic wiseass and merciless murderer: can t have one withouth the other.
But then again, Dark Knight beats up Campy Crusader any time of the week, from my point of view at least.
But then again, Dark Knight beats up Campy Crusader any time of the week, from my point of view at least.
batmanfan (Guest)
said at 5:47 PM on Wed Nov 17 2010
said at 5:47 PM on Wed Nov 17 2010
Jeff Bennett is a terrible Joker.
arkhaminmate24 (Guest)
said at 8:50 AM on Wed Nov 17 2010
said at 8:50 AM on Wed Nov 17 2010
Don't get him wrong he loves playing the Joker and can still do the voice but he felt that he has to move on with his career and try other roles
I was so heartbroken when I heard this though his Joker wasn't the first I've seen,which was Ledger but I still hold Hamill as the definitive Joker(at least for me)
I was so heartbroken when I heard this though his Joker wasn't the first I've seen,which was Ledger but I still hold Hamill as the definitive Joker(at least for me)
tomi (Guest)
said at 1:17 PM on Tue Nov 9 2010
said at 1:17 PM on Tue Nov 9 2010
Why is Hamil retiring: is he retiring out of business, or simply growing too old to play role with same energy as years back, or has it been purposfully arranged that someone takes over the mantle?
It was heartbreaking news to me, nonetheless. Mark Hamill crafted Joker to my generation, and he will always be Dark Clown Prince of Crime to me.
As for replacement, i think it is stick-pulling between Kevin Michael Richardson, Richard Epcar or John Dimaggio. Kevin and Richard had more deepr voice than hamill, but i actually liked that manic tone with occasionall high-pitched scream or laughter. Dimaggio on other hand, gave this sarcastic and cool-headed yet still sadistic and insane nice touch to Joker, and even if i still heard some Bender in his voice, it worked rather greatly.
It was heartbreaking news to me, nonetheless. Mark Hamill crafted Joker to my generation, and he will always be Dark Clown Prince of Crime to me.
As for replacement, i think it is stick-pulling between Kevin Michael Richardson, Richard Epcar or John Dimaggio. Kevin and Richard had more deepr voice than hamill, but i actually liked that manic tone with occasionall high-pitched scream or laughter. Dimaggio on other hand, gave this sarcastic and cool-headed yet still sadistic and insane nice touch to Joker, and even if i still heard some Bender in his voice, it worked rather greatly.
jakob997 (Guest)
said at 1:06 PM on Sat Nov 6 2010
said at 1:06 PM on Sat Nov 6 2010
Mark Hammil will forever be The Joker to me. However, when he retires (which will be next year after Arkham City), I think John DiMaggio would be a good successor.
ryano2099 said at 7:12 PM on Mon Oct 18 2010
1.Mark Hamill
2.John DiMaggio
3.Kevin Michael Richardson
Reply2.John DiMaggio
3.Kevin Michael Richardson
john (Guest)
said at 10:11 PM on Tue Oct 12 2010
said at 10:11 PM on Tue Oct 12 2010
Never heard of the show DC Super Friends but I always thought John Kassir would be a good Joker, now if only they can get Billy West for another project, of course Mark Hamill will always be the best.
voiceguy (Guest)
said at 4:43 PM on Sat Sep 11 2010
said at 4:43 PM on Sat Sep 11 2010
Batman:Arkham City is supposed to be Hamill's last job as the clown prince of crime, so I vote for Kevin Michael Richardson or John DiMaggio to replace him.
purplewarrior (Guest)
said at 11:29 PM on Thu Sep 2 2010
said at 11:29 PM on Thu Sep 2 2010
Mark Hamill FTW. By a LONG shot! I think he's the best Joker ever, even out of all the live action ones!
Richard Epcar wasn't too bad either!
Richard Epcar wasn't too bad either!
scrw (Guest)
said at 12:47 PM on Thu Sep 2 2010
said at 12:47 PM on Thu Sep 2 2010
A Scarecrow voice compare is needed!
We all want to compare who's the scariest voice scarecrow has ever had.
BTW Mark Hamill=WIN
We all want to compare who's the scariest voice scarecrow has ever had.
BTW Mark Hamill=WIN
hahaha (Guest)
said at 5:01 AM on Sun Aug 29 2010
said at 5:01 AM on Sun Aug 29 2010
Mark Hamill is my #1 JOKER! HAHAHA!
my #2 Joker is Kevin Michael Richardson, 'cause he's reminds me with Heath Ledger
my #2 Joker is Kevin Michael Richardson, 'cause he's reminds me with Heath Ledger
osutinik (Guest)
said at 1:57 AM on Thu Aug 26 2010
said at 1:57 AM on Thu Aug 26 2010
No one can top Mark Hamill. He IS The Joker!
khayal101 (Guest)
said at 10:33 PM on Sun Aug 8 2010
said at 10:33 PM on Sun Aug 8 2010
you can always rely on Andreya Romano to give the perfect voices to such iconic characters
sage (Guest)
said at 12:54 PM on Thu Jul 29 2010
said at 12:54 PM on Thu Jul 29 2010
I have to go with John DiMaggio on this one.
He will be a great replacement for Mark Hamill
He will be a great replacement for Mark Hamill
Jackson_H (Admin) said at 3:02 PM on Wed Jul 28 2010
@ moonarcher
Well Arkham Asylum 2 comes AFTER DC Univer Online.
So Mark Hamill isn't lying or anything.
He recorded his lines for DC Universe Online. Then he'll record for Arkham Asylum 2 and then he'll be done with the character.
Even though the trailer for DC Universe Online came out recently he finished recording that a while ago.
Remember, voice acting recording are done first, then the graphics are made to match their performances.
ReplyWell Arkham Asylum 2 comes AFTER DC Univer Online.
So Mark Hamill isn't lying or anything.
He recorded his lines for DC Universe Online. Then he'll record for Arkham Asylum 2 and then he'll be done with the character.
Even though the trailer for DC Universe Online came out recently he finished recording that a while ago.
Remember, voice acting recording are done first, then the graphics are made to match their performances.
aaron (Guest)
said at 12:04 PM on Wed Jul 28 2010
said at 12:04 PM on Wed Jul 28 2010
mark i will always love your joker, but since ur going to retire the joker voice i am all for john dimaggio taking the lead role of the joker. i bought under the red hood yesterday and i couldnt believe his performance. and i belive that the only people who didnt like him or bruce greenwood are the people who cant let go of conroy and hamil. they dont need to be in every batman performance.
moonarcher (Guest)
said at 6:47 AM on Wed Jul 28 2010
said at 6:47 AM on Wed Jul 28 2010
It has been published that with Batman Arkham Asylum 2 game Mark Hamill would retire from the Joker role, and yet we can still hear him in the trailer for DC Universe Online 2010, despite anyone says he is still going to be the Joker.
moonarcher (Guest)
said at 6:30 PM on Tue Jul 27 2010
said at 6:30 PM on Tue Jul 27 2010
What i cant stand are actors who just keep imitate Mark Hamill. The man is unique, you cant copy that speech patern, heck those Joker actors in fanfilms are horrible.
glehnmarc (Guest)
said at 1:10 AM on Tue Jul 27 2010
said at 1:10 AM on Tue Jul 27 2010
A harder choice make than the Batman comparisons.
This is how it plays out for me.
The bottom 5 is as follows...
In 5th - Storch
In 4th - DiMaggio
In 3rd - Weinrib
In 2nd- Mckean
In 1st - Welkar
The top 5 is as follows
In true 5th - Richardson
In true 4th - Bennett
In true 3rd - Hamill
In true 2nd- Epcar
In true 1st - Dobson and gets extra marks for playing Batman in the same film.
Something I noted too was that McKean sounds very much like John de Lancie who plays mean & subtle antagonist. He was Q in Star Trek, Sid Barry in Andromeda and Colonel Frank Simmons in Star Gate SG1. Voice work includes Tyler Fitzgerald in Duckman.
This is how it plays out for me.
The bottom 5 is as follows...
In 5th - Storch
In 4th - DiMaggio
In 3rd - Weinrib
In 2nd- Mckean
In 1st - Welkar
The top 5 is as follows
In true 5th - Richardson
In true 4th - Bennett
In true 3rd - Hamill
In true 2nd- Epcar
In true 1st - Dobson and gets extra marks for playing Batman in the same film.
Something I noted too was that McKean sounds very much like John de Lancie who plays mean & subtle antagonist. He was Q in Star Trek, Sid Barry in Andromeda and Colonel Frank Simmons in Star Gate SG1. Voice work includes Tyler Fitzgerald in Duckman.
CatsTuxedo said at 10:28 PM on Wed Jul 21 2010
DiMaggio's Joker kinda sounds like Jake from Adventure Time, but it strangely reminds me of Jack Nicholson's Joker for some reason.
Replyjohn (Guest)
said at 5:11 PM on Wed Jul 7 2010
said at 5:11 PM on Wed Jul 7 2010
I found a clip of John DiMaggio's performance in Under the Red Hood he sounds awesome anyway here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDP1ed6updo
arkhaminmate1024 (Guest)
said at 12:09 AM on Sat Jul 3 2010
said at 12:09 AM on Sat Jul 3 2010
Didn't Joker appear in the video game Dark Tomorrow?
jack (Guest)
said at 2:23 PM on Thu Apr 29 2010
said at 2:23 PM on Thu Apr 29 2010
Its hard but I think i prefer Kevin over Hamil, only because he changes his voice-tune when he's talking. Somethimes it can go really high and thats just awesome.
guillermo (Guest)
said at 5:56 PM on Thu Feb 11 2010
said at 5:56 PM on Thu Feb 11 2010
Welker's Joker sometimes reminded me about Galvatron.
Jackson_H (Admin) said at 9:51 AM on Thu Feb 11 2010
@ john
AMAZING WORK!
Frank Welker now added!
ReplyAMAZING WORK!
Frank Welker now added!
john (Guest)
said at 1:13 AM on Thu Feb 11 2010
said at 1:13 AM on Thu Feb 11 2010
I found a link to Frank Welker's Joker performance that you can use: http://www.veoh.com/browse/videos/category/animation/watch/v18464757CT8g8chN
dave (Guest)
said at 1:44 AM on Sun Feb 7 2010
said at 1:44 AM on Sun Feb 7 2010
Richard Epcar sounds a little bit like Dr. Doofenshmirtz from Phineas and Ferb
Out of the oldies Jokers I liked Michael McKean's the best Jeff Bennet second and last Larry Storch
Latest Jokers:duh Mark Hamill
Out of the oldies Jokers I liked Michael McKean's the best Jeff Bennet second and last Larry Storch
Latest Jokers:duh Mark Hamill
spencer (Guest)
said at 1:52 AM on Fri Jan 22 2010
said at 1:52 AM on Fri Jan 22 2010
Mark Hamill! Damn he was great! Very underrated actor, hope he returns to live action films someday and blows everyone's expectations!
czizzi (Guest)
said at 12:25 AM on Wed Jan 13 2010
said at 12:25 AM on Wed Jan 13 2010
Mark Hamill, of course.
Richard Epcar is pretty damn good to. He turned in a near perfect voice-match to Hamill's Joker, though, he doesn't have Hamill's trademark laugh.
Richard Epcar is pretty damn good to. He turned in a near perfect voice-match to Hamill's Joker, though, he doesn't have Hamill's trademark laugh.
guillermo (Guest)
said at 9:24 AM on Mon Jan 4 2010
said at 9:24 AM on Mon Jan 4 2010
You forgot Frank Welker in the Super Powers Team
jonhardwdwick (Guest)
said at 1:13 AM on Fri Jan 1 2010
said at 1:13 AM on Fri Jan 1 2010
mark hamil is cool
tai (Guest)
said at 7:50 PM on Sun Dec 27 2009
said at 7:50 PM on Sun Dec 27 2009
They gotta get Steven Jay Blum to do the Joker someday. I mean it. He'd own the role. Of these, though, no-one hold a candle to Mark Hamill.
burr787 (Guest)
said at 4:52 AM on Sat Dec 19 2009
said at 4:52 AM on Sat Dec 19 2009
Hamill is the best Joker voice IMO but Richardson was very good for what he was given with 'The Batman' Joker.
arkham (Guest)
said at 8:46 PM on Fri Aug 28 2009
said at 8:46 PM on Fri Aug 28 2009
Mark Hammil
soulcrusher (Guest)
said at 10:45 PM on Sat Aug 8 2009
said at 10:45 PM on Sat Aug 8 2009
I remember when I was watching Spider-Man The Animated Series. Mark Hamill did the voice of Hobgoblin. He sounded like the Joker even when he wasn't trying to.
What does that tell You?
What does that tell You?
soulcrusher (Guest)
said at 7:51 PM on Tue Aug 4 2009
said at 7:51 PM on Tue Aug 4 2009
So know if you were to comment on which joker was the at least the closest to worst which would it be?
soulcrusher (Guest)
said at 7:11 PM on Tue Aug 4 2009
said at 7:11 PM on Tue Aug 4 2009
Say foxwolf, could I talk to you for a sec?
Foxwolf (Admin) said at 1:08 PM on Sat Aug 1 2009
yeah, we're still missing a few of the older Joker's which we'll get around to adding.
but the Six Flags one sounds like an interesting one. u mind helping us out and pointing to a good clear sound clip of one?
Replybut the Six Flags one sounds like an interesting one. u mind helping us out and pointing to a good clear sound clip of one?
dapperdoc (Guest)
said at 12:05 PM on Sat Aug 1 2009
said at 12:05 PM on Sat Aug 1 2009
What about Jeffery Breslauer, who did the voice of the Joker at Six Flags for the Batman ride?
jokie2 (Guest)
said at 3:11 AM on Wed Jul 29 2009
said at 3:11 AM on Wed Jul 29 2009
Where's the latest guy? Heath Ledger from Batman: The Dark Knight?
jokie (Guest)
said at 3:09 AM on Wed Jul 29 2009
said at 3:09 AM on Wed Jul 29 2009
Where's Cesar Romero?
colobat65 (Guest)
said at 11:19 PM on Sat Jul 25 2009
said at 11:19 PM on Sat Jul 25 2009
Mark Hamill Will Always Be The Clown Prince Of Crime.
In The Birds Of Prey pilot another Actor Portrayed joker but mark did the voice.
What does that tell you?
In The Birds Of Prey pilot another Actor Portrayed joker but mark did the voice.
What does that tell you?
voicemaster71 (Guest)
said at 4:31 PM on Thu Jul 23 2009
said at 4:31 PM on Thu Jul 23 2009
CORRECTION: That was NOT Larry Storch who did the Joker's voice in the 1968 Filmation cartoon. It was actually Ted Knight, who also voiced over the Penguin, Riddler, Mr. Freeze, Scarecrow, Doll Man, The Judge, Simon the Pieman, Commissioner Gordon, and Alfred, not to mention the narrator.
I'm surprised Lennie Weinrib was left out of the comparison. He was the voice of the Joker on the New Adventures of Batman in 1977 by Filmation. Weinrib was to the 1977 Filmation Batman Toons what Ted Knight was to the 1968 series. Multi voiced actor.
As to whose the bets Joker, no doubt, Mark Hammill. You can't beat him. He is to the Joker what Kevin Conroy is to Batman in terms of the definitive voice.
I'm surprised Lennie Weinrib was left out of the comparison. He was the voice of the Joker on the New Adventures of Batman in 1977 by Filmation. Weinrib was to the 1977 Filmation Batman Toons what Ted Knight was to the 1968 series. Multi voiced actor.
As to whose the bets Joker, no doubt, Mark Hammill. You can't beat him. He is to the Joker what Kevin Conroy is to Batman in terms of the definitive voice.
marvelman (Guest)
said at 10:32 PM on Tue Jul 21 2009
said at 10:32 PM on Tue Jul 21 2009
Hamill`s the best Joker in animation with Bennett a close second.However,my all time favorite Joker Voice would have to be Heath`s in Dark Knight.Say what you will about the man but Heath was the perfect Joker.
lordmichael6969 (Guest)
said at 7:50 PM on Mon Jul 20 2009
said at 7:50 PM on Mon Jul 20 2009
I think Epcar is the best Joker hands down. You guys need to listen to the samples again.
soulcrusher (Guest)
said at 7:46 PM on Mon Jul 20 2009
said at 7:46 PM on Mon Jul 20 2009
Yea, you can get a clip of Lennie from Jokervserse
jkxczkjlvcxjkvcxjkcx (Guest)
said at 8:35 PM on Wed Jul 15 2009
said at 8:35 PM on Wed Jul 15 2009
Some world class motherhumper you turn out to be. I'm undefeated, unstoppable. I bet I could even kill.......................SHAWTY! Ahahahahah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pokejedservo (Moderator) said at 8:25 AM on Sat Jul 4 2009
Yeah that was my bad, sorry about that..
ReplyFoxwolf (Admin) said at 2:32 AM on Sat Jul 4 2009
thx dtemplar. anyone know where we can get a clip from Lennie?
Replydtemplar said at 10:10 PM on Fri Jul 3 2009
On Lennie's voice compare, that isn't Lennie voicing Joker. That is Larry Storch. I know because I also here Olan and Casey voicing Batman & Robin.
Replyoy (Guest)
said at 3:58 AM on Thu Jul 2 2009
said at 3:58 AM on Thu Jul 2 2009
i wholeheartedly agree with Mr. Smith! Richard Epcar sounds rele awesome!...maybe giving Mark Hamill a run for his money...
romxxii (Guest)
said at 11:11 PM on Fri Jun 19 2009
said at 11:11 PM on Fri Jun 19 2009
Oh Michael Mckean. Why'd you have to go and phone in your performance.
I still say Luke Skywalker has this one nailed, with Kevin Michael Richardson a decent second.
I still say Luke Skywalker has this one nailed, with Kevin Michael Richardson a decent second.
Christopher Smith (Guest)
said at 7:30 PM on Fri Jun 5 2009
said at 7:30 PM on Fri Jun 5 2009
Richard Epcar did a terrific Joker in Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe. That's the role everybody wanted and he nailed it. Great vocalization and performance.
doob (Guest)
said at 11:25 PM on Mon May 25 2009
said at 11:25 PM on Mon May 25 2009
I always thought it was Ted Knight who narrated, & did the voices of Commissioner Gordon and all the male villains in the 68 Filmation Batman.
Mike M. (Guest)
said at 11:18 AM on Mon May 25 2009
said at 11:18 AM on Mon May 25 2009
Mark Hamill hands down is the best Joker voice ever. No competition but thanks for trying guys.
Jackson_H (Admin) said at 1:33 PM on Sat May 23 2009
Mark Hamill just shows how talented he is. People say his career ended after Star Wars but HE IS THE JOKER!
Replymoose (Guest)
said at 3:01 AM on Sat May 23 2009
said at 3:01 AM on Sat May 23 2009
Mark takes the cake. He's by far the best joker between the five.
patzo3000 (Guest)
said at 4:16 PM on Sat May 9 2009
said at 4:16 PM on Sat May 9 2009
Mark Hamill duh.Thoygh Kevin is in second.
wombat (Guest)
said at 6:33 AM on Wed Apr 22 2009
said at 6:33 AM on Wed Apr 22 2009
Mark Hamill is definitely the best Joker.
shadow25 (Guest)
said at 7:59 PM on Mon Apr 20 2009
said at 7:59 PM on Mon Apr 20 2009
Hamill is so crazy...He strikes the perfect balance between the comedic Joker and the twisted, psychotic Joker. I thought his performance in Return of the Joker, shown in the clip here, was his best and absolutely riveting. I was genuinely frightened when I watched that scene.
markstrange (Guest)
said at 5:09 PM on Fri Apr 17 2009
said at 5:09 PM on Fri Apr 17 2009
Mark Hamill THE BEST Joker Voive I have ever heard... no contest.
TheOriginalMan (Guest)
said at 4:05 PM on Sun Apr 5 2009
said at 4:05 PM on Sun Apr 5 2009
Mark Hamil nailed the Joker. Also a slight correction. His first voice over was as Corey, the master on the Animated version of Jeanie. That role predated even his role as Luke Skywalker in Star Wars.
thomas (Guest)
said at 5:04 PM on Sat Apr 4 2009
said at 5:04 PM on Sat Apr 4 2009
this is how I would rate them:
Mark Hamill
Kevin Michael Richardson
Jeff Glenn Bennett
Michael McKean
Larry Storch
Mark Hamill
Kevin Michael Richardson
Jeff Glenn Bennett
Michael McKean
Larry Storch
thomas (Guest)
said at 7:59 PM on Wed Apr 1 2009
said at 7:59 PM on Wed Apr 1 2009
What on earth are you talking about? Steve Staley never voiced Joker ever! That's probably Heath Ledger you're thinking about he played him in The Dark Knight
john (Guest)
said at 11:44 AM on Wed Apr 1 2009
said at 11:44 AM on Wed Apr 1 2009
I rate them in this order
Mark Hamill
Jeff Bennett
Kevin Michael Richardson
Michael McKean
Larry Storch
pretty much how they are in order
Mark Hamill
Jeff Bennett
Kevin Michael Richardson
Michael McKean
Larry Storch
pretty much how they are in order
peter (Guest)
said at 9:34 AM on Thu Mar 26 2009
said at 9:34 AM on Thu Mar 26 2009
Mark Hamill is by far the best version of The Joker ever and is the definitive voice of The Clown Prince of Crime .
reda (Guest)
said at 9:05 PM on Sat Mar 21 2009
said at 9:05 PM on Sat Mar 21 2009
Steve Staley is the ultiamte joker hands down!
Foxwolf (Admin) said at 3:11 PM on Sat Mar 21 2009
Storch added, but its been impossible to find any audio clips for Weinrib and Welker.
any links to clips or if u have the shows on DVD or something would be helpful
Replyany links to clips or if u have the shows on DVD or something would be helpful
dan (Guest)
said at 8:23 PM on Fri Mar 20 2009
said at 8:23 PM on Fri Mar 20 2009
I found three more Joker voices:
Larry Storch ('68 Batman)
Lennie Weinrib (The New Adventures of Batman)
Frank Welker (Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians)
Larry Storch ('68 Batman)
Lennie Weinrib (The New Adventures of Batman)
Frank Welker (Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians)
satam55 (Guest)
said at 5:39 AM on Fri Mar 20 2009
said at 5:39 AM on Fri Mar 20 2009
You might as well take this poll down!
Mark Hamill is the Denfitvie Joker!
Mark Hamill is the Denfitvie Joker!
said at 9:01 PM on Fri May 17 2013
1) Frank Welker
2) Michael Emerson
3) Larry Storch
4) Mark Hamill
5) Michael McKean
6) Kevin Michael Richardson
7) Jeff Bennett
8) Corey Burton
9) John Kassir
10) Larry Storch
said at 9:09 PM on Fri May 17 2013
1) Frank Welker
2) Michael Emerson
3) Larry Storch
4) Mark Hamill
5) Michael McKean
6) Kevin Michael Richardson
7) Jeff Bennett
8) Corey Burton
9) John Kassir
10) Christopher Smith