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Film critics, co-stars Maggie Gyllenhaal and Michael Caine and many of Ledger's peers in the film community joined Bale in calling for and predicting a nomination for the 2008 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in recognition of Ledger's achievement in The Dark Knight. [161] Ledger's subsequent nomination was announced on 22 January 2009 ...
The Joker is a character portrayed by Heath Ledger and the main antagonist in Christopher Nolan's 2008 superhero film The Dark Knight.Based on the DC Comics supervillain of the same name, he is depicted as a psychopathic criminal mastermind with a warped, sadistic sense of humor who defines himself by his conflict with the vigilante Batman.
An unearthed Christian Bale interview sheds light on Heath Ledger’s portrayal of the Joker in Christopher Nolan film The Dark Knight.. Originally published by THR, the interview sees Batman ...
The Dark Knight was marketed with an innovative interactive viral campaign that initially focused on countering criticism of Ledger's casting by those who believed he was a poor choice to portray the Joker. Ledger died from an accidental prescription drug overdose in January 2008, leading to widespread interest from the press and public ...
Few roles in Hollywood are as sought after as the Joker. Ever since Cesar Romero took the job of the Clown Prince of Crime in the '60s small-screen series, Batman, the maniacal antihero has ...
Maggie Gyllenhaal was on set of 'The Dark Knight' not long before Heath Ledger suddenly died in 2008. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to ...
The Dark Knight: Won [8] Best Supporting Actor Heath Ledger: Won Alliance of Women Film Journalists EDA Awards – Best Supporting Actor Heath Ledger: Won [9] Special Mention Award The Dark Knight – Joker's first scene Won American Cinema Editors Eddie Awards: February 15, 2009: Best Edited Feature Film – Dramatic: Lee Smith: Nominated [10]
Due to Mears' height at 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) he is one of the tallest actors who have portrayed Jason, beside Ken Kirzinger, who stands at a similar height to Mears. He was nominated for an MTV Movie Award in the category for Best Villain for his portrayal of Voorhees, but lost to Heath Ledger as the Joker in The Dark Knight .