Christopher Nolan did not think of Heath Ledger first while looking out for an actor to play 'Joker' in The Dark Knight. Ledger ultimately played the evil character in the 2008 Batman movie.

It is also popular because of Heath Ledger and his portrayal of Joker in The Dark Knight. However, the actor passed away soon after completing the movie, setting a benchmark performance for other ...

While Heath Ledger is no longer with Us, his spirit ... that as he went on to star in The Dark Knight as the villainous Joker. Months before The Dark Knight premiered, Ledger died of an accidental ...

The devastating news of Heath Ledger’s untimely death sent shockwaves ... The Australian actor had been perfecting his iconic portrayal of The Joker for Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight ...

“Oh no, I wasn’t close,” Brody said ... That would have been such a dream role and I’m sure it was for Heath.” Ledger’s performance as the Joker became legendary in part because ...

Heath Ledger died months before The Dark Knight arrived in theaters in 2008. That meant the actor never got to see the response to his performance as The Joker ... "Oh no, I wasn't close.

It has been 17 years since Heath Ledger's sudden death and his legacy is still being remembered. The Australian-born actor died at age 28 on January 22, 2008, following an accidental drug overdose.

Unbelievably, it has been 17 years since the world lost Heath Ledger. The Australian actor, who left a mark with his roles in The Dark Knight, Brokeback Mountain, and 10 Things I Hate About You ...