Heath Ledger as the Joker in The Dark Knight
Heath Ledger portrayed the Joker in Christopher Nolan's 2008 film The Dark Knight. His performance is widely cited as a defining interpretation of the DC Comics villain.
Accolades and Legacy
Ledger received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor for the role. The performance is frequently referenced in discussions of modern film villains.
Key Facts About the Performance
The role was one of Ledger's final completed film appearances. The Dark Knight is part of Nolan's Batman trilogy, which also includes Batman Begins and The Dark Knight Rises.
For background on the film, see The Dark Knight.
