“Heath Ledger as the Joker in ‘The Dark Knight’ kept us all on edge anxious to see what act of appalling mischief he might commit next. With this bravura performance as well as with a wide range of other roles to which he put his unique signature, Heath Ledger has left us an original and enduring legacy.” - Kevin Kline at the 81st Annual Academy Awards in 2009. #Onthisday 14 years ago, Heath Ledger (1979-2008) posthumously won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal as the Joker in