Which Joker died in real life?

Heath Ledger
Heath Ledger, too, was poised to ascend to a new level of stardom when he died at 28 in January 2008. The actor had been nominated for an Oscar for 2005’s “Brokeback Mountain” and was set for another nod for “The Dark Knight” when he was found dead in his New York apartment.

What is Heath Ledger’s most famous movie?

The Dark Knight
Ledger plays Robbie Clark, an actor portraying Jack Rollins, in “I’m Not There,” a biographical film about Bob Dylan. The actor’s most famous and critically acclaimed role is that of the Joker in “The Dark Knight” which was released after Ledger’s death in 2008.

What is Heath Ledger’s best role?

The Dark Knight’s Joker is, and always will be, the role that defines Heath Ledger and the one that audiences remember the actor for. What audience don’t realize, however, is that Ledger didn’t just finish up as a clown, but started out as one as well.

How old was Heath Ledger when he died?

28 years (1979–2008)
Heath Ledger/Age at death

It’s been 13 years since “The Dark Knight” actor Heath Ledger died in 2008 of an accidental overdose at age 28.

What actor killed himself after playing the Joker?

Heath Andrew Ledger
A few months before his death, Ledger had finished filming his role as the Joker in The Dark Knight….

Did Heath Ledger died because of the Joker?

Ledger died on 22 January 2008 as a result of an accidental overdose of medications. A few months before his death, Ledger had finished filming his role as the Joker in The Dark Knight….