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Published 7/18/2008 at L.A. Times - Movie News

Heath Ledger isn't the only actor to be lauded in a film he never lived to see. > The Academy Awards are more than six months away, but already the late Heath Ledger is being touted as a shoo-in for a supporting actor nomination for his terrifying performance as the Joker in "The Dark Knight." (link)

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