Published 7/21/2008
at ETonline - Breaking News
ET takes a look back at Heath Ledger 's career amid the hugely successful launch of 'The Dark Knight,' which features the late actor portraying The Joker.
In the record-breaking movie, the late actor creates an iconic Joker for the new millennium. But the real Heath is described as soft spoken and media shy -- a far cry from his dark and menacing portrayal of the clown prince of crime. Fellow cast members and others in the industry are predicting the role could earn the late actor an Oscar.
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