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Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck in 'Joker: Folie à Deux' and Heath Ledger as the Joker in 'The Dark Knight' Warner Bros. / Courtesy Everett Collection Joaquin Phoenix had his turn at playing the Joker ...