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A 1979 Tom Waits interview that some believe inspired Heath Ledger's Oscar winning portrayal of The Joker. While Ledger never confirmed this, the similarity between the vocals and mannerisms is uncanny. :
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Did Tom Waits Inform Heath Ledger's The Joker?
Heath Ledger's Joker inspired by Tom Waits?
1979 Interview Shows Tom Waits As Possible Inspiration For Heath Ledger as The Joker | Joker, Heath ledger joker, Heath ledger
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