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 ...

People often judge the book by its cover, but Heath Ledger’s Joker will always be a great example of how it’s worth waiting for a production to premiere before forming a genuine opinion.

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After his Golden Globe win for The Penguin, which happened at the 82nd Golden Globes ceremony on Sunday, Colin Farrell is now the third actor after Heath Ledger and Joaquin Phoenix to take home the ...

They are alone, together, and entirely not themselves. Nolan showed the image to Heath Ledger as the actor was preparing to play the Joker in The Dark Knight (2008), which pitted Batman against ...

(Also read: The real story of Heath Ledger’s ‘physically and mentally draining’ descent into the mind of the Joker) Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams' daughter Matilda was spotted with a pal.

Famed Saw filmmaker Leigh Whannell has revealed that the late Aussie actor Heath Ledger helped ... he was influenced by Ledger's appearance as the Joker in The Dark Knight.