The Joker — Suicide Squad Character Profile

About The Joker

Clown prince of crime, Batman's arch-nemesis

The Joker — Character Profile

Alignment

Villain

Species

Human

Abilities

Psychological manipulation, Chaos engineering, Chemical expertise, Unpredictability, Tactical deception

• Strength: 5/10
• Intelligence: 9/10
• Charisma: 8/10
• Morality: 0/10
• Influence: 8.5/10

Affiliations

• DC Extended Universe

Quick Facts about The Joker

Occupation

gangster, criminal, crime boss

The Joker's Known Relations

• Harley Quinn — Unmarried partner
• Batman — Enemy

Character Facts

Played by

Jared Leto

Appears in

Suicide Squad (2016)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• The Joker — Romantic Partners — Harleen Quinzel / Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie)

  Their destructive romance motivates the Joker's intervention.

  Harley is described as the Joker's former psychiatrist-turned-girlfriend and accomplice; the Joker later breaks into Belle Reve to rescue her.

• The Joker — Conflict Adversary — Amanda Waller (Viola Davis)

  The Joker directly challenges Waller's control over Harley.

  The Joker attacks Waller's extraction operation, and Waller responds by shooting down his helicopter.

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