![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Heath Ledger preceded him by winning best supporting actor posthumously for his work in “The Dark Knight” (2008), the film most responsible for the Academy expanding its best picture allotments from five to 10. Joaquin Phoenix won best actor at the Oscars for his turn in “Joker” (2019), which led the nomination tally with 11. While Hollywood royalty staples such as Martin Scorsese have been outspoken and critical of the superhero machine, the industry has been progressing in seeing its actors’ artistic merits and contributions. Variety ranks the 62 best superhero performances in movies since 1970. However, the artists who bring them to life, notably the actors who inhabit them, are often unappreciated at award shows. From the heroes like Batman and Wolverine to the terrifying villains such as Joker and Thanos, superhero movies have proven to be box office juggernauts, with the likes of Marvel and DC films leading the way. ![]()
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