"Joker" Was Based On This True Story of an Unhinged Man

Playing the Part

Conrad decided to not only ignore his outcast status but fully embrace it as part of his career. The actor began going for roles that were described as a social pariah. His ability to capture the life and mind of someone so unusual earned him widespread acclaim, though the performer still wanted to push the envelope and his abilities even further...

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.