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Heath Ledger — Every Comic Book Movie

Heath Ledger's performance as the Joker in Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight (2008) is the only comic-book film performance to win the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Ledger died six months before the film's theatrical release; the posthumous Oscar capped a brief, intensely-influential career and reshaped what serious actors were willing to consider in the genre.

By Movies on Comics Editorial·Last updated May 2026·1 films catalogued
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Heath Ledger has starred in 1 comic book films catalogued in our database, spanning 2008. Best known for The Joker (The Dark Knight). Highest-rated: The Dark Knight (2008) at 9/10.

About Heath Ledger

Heath Ledger's performance as the Joker in Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight (2008) is the only comic-book film performance to win the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Ledger died six months before the film's theatrical release; the posthumous Oscar capped a brief, intensely-influential career and reshaped what serious actors were willing to consider in the genre.

The Ledger Joker is widely cited as the single most-influential superhero film performance of the 21st century. Across Heath Ledger's comic-book filmography catalogued here, the actor has appeared in films spanning 1 different cinematic universe — DC Classic.

Every Heath Ledger comic book movie, by year

All 1 films featuring Heath Ledger, sorted from most-recent to oldest. Click any title for the complete plot, cast, trivia, and streaming-availability coverage.

2008
The Dark Knight
Directed by Christopher Nolan · DC Classic
★ 9

Frequently asked questions about Heath Ledger's comic book films

How many comic book movies has Heath Ledger starred in?+
As of May 2026, Heath Ledger has starred in 1 comic book films catalogued in our database, spanning 2008. The films cover DC Classic.
What is Heath Ledger's highest-rated comic book movie?+
The Dark Knight (2008) is Heath Ledger's highest-rated comic book film in our database, with an audience rating of 9/10. It was directed by Christopher Nolan.
What is Heath Ledger's most-recent comic book movie?+
The Dark Knight (2008) is Heath Ledger's most-recent comic book film in our catalogue, directed by Christopher Nolan.

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