Jack Nicholson vs Heath Ledger
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Jack Nicholson United States · 1937– 72% · #4 in the world
- Heath Ledger Australia · 1979–2008 28% · #71 in the world
What the votes say
A clear win: the world picks Jack Nicholson over Heath Ledger, 72% to 28%. Jack Nicholson is #4 of the 120 actors in the world ranking. Heath Ledger is #71, and #3 of the 4 from Australia.
The case for each
Jack Nicholson: The Joker in Tim Burton's Batman (1989), and the winner of three Oscars.
Heath Ledger: The Joker in The Dark Knight (2008), which won him a posthumous best supporting actor Oscar; he died at 28, months before it opened, after starring in Brokeback Mountain.
Side by side
| Jack Nicholson | Heath Ledger | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #4 | #71 |
| Country | United States | Australia |
| Born | 1937 | 1979 |