Heath Ledger

Ledger's Final Performance Screened

source: CBS News

 NY The movie closes with the dedication: "A film from Heath Ledger and friends." Ledger was also honored at the Oscars in February, when he was awarded Best Supporting Actor for his role as the joker in "The Dark Knight." His family accepted the trophy. ...

Published Fri, May 22

Anti-Gay Congregation Heads to South Florida

source: EDGE Boston

 MA in Hell," a reference to Heath Ledger, co-star of the gay cowboy romance movie "Brokeback Mountain," who was posthumously awarded the award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as The Joker in last year's summer action movie "The Dark Knight. ...

Published Fri, May 15

Opinion: Oh what the hell, Academy!?

source: arainyday (WordPress)

The only big nomination the film received was Best Supporting Actor for Heath Ledger. Seriously? [/end pun] While yes, Ledger is completely deserving of the nomination (and Golden Globe win), the thing about the film is that while it is a Batman film — the Joker kinda stole the show. I mean fa...

Published Sat, Jan 24

Opinion: 'The Dark Knight' Deserves Oscar Nominations, Say High-Profile Fans

source: MTV Movies

This year's Academy Awards nominations were announced on Thursday (January 22), and while Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight" received nods in eight categories (including the Best Supporting Actor nomination for the late Heath Ledger), the record-breaking film failed to receiv...

Published Thu, Jan 22

Golden Globes – Heath Ledger wins for Best Supporting Actor

source: Film Gecko

Things got off to an emotional start at the 66th Annual Golden Globes Awards when Heath Ledger won for Best Supporting Dramatic Actor for his role as The Joker in "The Dark Knight."  Presenter Demi Moore presented a brief clip of Ledger’s work in the film and afterwards, "Dark Knight" direc...

Published Sun, Jan 11

Four More Critic Award Groups: Houston, Toronto, Phoenix and Dallas-Fort Worth

source: RopeofSilicon.com

Best Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger, The Dark Knight Best Actress: Michelle Williams, Wendy and Lucy Best Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger, The Dark Knight Best Visual Effects: The Dark Knight Best Stunts: The Dark Knight Best Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger, The Dark Knight

Published Wed, Dec 17

66th Annual Golden Globes - Nominations and Jane’s Picks!

source: Film Gecko

Share This My son and I have been impatiently waiting to hear whether Heath Ledger got a Golden Globe nomination for his role as The Joker in “The Dark Knight.” Yes! He’s nominated for Best Supporting Actor. He’s got some pretty good competition, including Philip Seymour Hoffman in “Doubt,...

Published Thu, Dec 11

Opinion: Award Season Watch: Slumdog Millionaire,' Heath Ledger And 'Gomorra' Dominate The Early Season So Far...

source: The Playlist

Slumdog Millionaire" is again showing its critical muscle. The film was named Film Of The Year, by the Washington, D.C. Critics Poll. Danny Boyle was given director prize, Mickey Rourke's "The Wrestler" turn scored Best Actor, and Best Supporting Actor was nabbed by Heath Ledger's ferocio...

Published Mon, Dec 8