On February 22, 2009, at the 81st Academy Awards in Los Angeles, the Oscars witnessed one of their most moving moments when Heath Ledger was honored posthumously with the Best Supporting Actor award for his portrayal of the Joker in The Dark Knight. By that time, his performance had already left a lasting mark on film history, redefining how comic-book villains could be portrayed on screen. When his name was called, the room fell into a deeply emotional atmosphere as the audience rose to their f