Heath Ledger's Twisted Joker Performance: 16 Years Later

Eighteen years ago, Heath Ledger delivered what would become an iconic, Oscar-winning performance as the Joker in a comic book adaptation that still resonates today. Before that legendary role, Ledger spent years fighting against Hollywood's typecasting after his 1999 breakout in 10 Things I Hate About You. The actor had spent nearly a decade proving his range across acclaimed dramas and challenging roles. His transformation into the Clown Prince remains so visceral and haunting that it essentially redefined what comic book villainy could be on film.