Posthumous Oscars honor the talent and ... received the first posthumous Academy Award in 1940. Other posthumous nominees include Chadwick Boseman, Heath Ledger, and James Dean, whose legacies ...
However, the Walk The Line actor recalled that this “didn’t happen for whatever reason”, with Heath Ledger going on to cinch the role instead, earning him his own posthumous Oscar win. “I wasn’t ready ...
Heath Ledger was an Australian actor. He rose to fame with his breakout role in 1999's 10 Things I Hate About You. His most notable films include A Knight's Tale (2001), Monster's Ball (2001 ...
Joaquin Phoenix reveals he was approached by Christopher Nolan to discuss playing the Joker in 'The Dark Knight', a role eventually portrayed by Heath Ledger, who won an Oscar posthumously.