Who can forget Ledger’s best and most unforgettable performance as “The Joker” in the movie Batman: The Dark Knight? Ledger who accidentally died from an overdose in early 2008, was recently honored by receiving the Best Actor award by the Australian Film Institute. With the Golden Globes and the Oscars just around the corner, could this be the beginning of more “Best Actor” awards for Ledger? We certainly think so.
From movieweb.com
"The late Australian actor Heath Ledger was awarded one of his country's most prestigious film awards on Saturday for his final role as The Joker in the Batman movie The Dark Knight."
"It has been without a doubt the most difficult year, losing such a loved family member," said his sister Kate, fighting back tears as she accepted the award alongside Ledger's parents.
"We are so proud of him and humbly accept this award on behalf of his beautiful daughter (Matilda) who we will cherish forever."
"The AFI, celebrating its 50th-annual award ceremony, paid tribute to Ledger, describing him as "ground-breaking actor trapped in the body of a leading man".
"He was the untamed spirit many of us wish we could be. May the legend live on," an AFI tribute said."
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From movieweb.com
"The late Australian actor Heath Ledger was awarded one of his country's most prestigious film awards on Saturday for his final role as The Joker in the Batman movie The Dark Knight."
"It has been without a doubt the most difficult year, losing such a loved family member," said his sister Kate, fighting back tears as she accepted the award alongside Ledger's parents.
"We are so proud of him and humbly accept this award on behalf of his beautiful daughter (Matilda) who we will cherish forever."
"The AFI, celebrating its 50th-annual award ceremony, paid tribute to Ledger, describing him as "ground-breaking actor trapped in the body of a leading man".
"He was the untamed spirit many of us wish we could be. May the legend live on," an AFI tribute said."
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