Arguably, his most famous pre-"Matilda" role is as the Joker's right-hand man, Bob, in 1989's "Batman," though the more cult movie-minded might instead suggest "Repo Man," where Walter played the ...

Danny DeVito, left, directed and starred in the original Matilda movie in 1996 alongside Rhea Perlman, right, and Mara Wilson, centre. Getty Images/Getty Images ...