Oscar Winers 2009 – Actor in a Supporting Role – The Dark Knight
Heath Ledger
THE DARK KNIGHT
The Dark Knight - Oscar 2009 Winner
NOMINATED ROLE
Heath Ledger portrays the Joker, a psychopathic criminal mastermind who will stop at nothing in his scheme to outwit and humiliate Batman.
ACCEPTANCE SPEECH
Kim Ledger: First of all, I have to say this is ever so humbling. Just being amongst such wonderful people, such a wonderful industry. Firstly, I’d like to thank the Academy for recognizing our son’s amazing work, Warner Bros & Christopher Nolan in particular, for allowing Heath the creative license to develop & explore this crazy Joker character. To Steve Alexander, Heath’s mentor, special friend & agent for 10 years. We love you, Steve.
This award tonight would’ve humbly validated Heath’s quiet determination to be truly accepted by you all here, his peers, within an industry he so loved. Thank you.
Sally Bell: Heath was such a compassionate & generous soul who added so much excitement and inspiration to our lives. We have been truly overwhelmed by the honor & respect being bestowed upon him with this award. Tonight, we are choosing to celebrate & be happy for what he has achieved.
Kate Ledger: Heath, we both knew what you had created in the Joker was extraordinarily special and had even talked about being here on this very day. We really wish you were, but we proudly accept this award on behalf of your beautiful Matilda. Thank you.
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ACADEMY AWARDS HISTORY
This is the second Academy Award nomination for Heath Ledger. He was previously nominated for: BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN (2005) Nominee, Actor in a Leading Role
Video Desc: Exclusive cast interview featurette with stars Christian Bale, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Aaron Eckhart, Gary Oldman and director Chris Nolan.
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Info: Exclusive cast interview featurette with stars Christian Bale, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Aaron Eckhart, Gary Oldman and director Chris Nolan.
