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Heath Ledger wins Best Actor in a Supporting Role

Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Heath Ledger in
The Dark Knight - The Dark Knight


acceptance speech

Kim Ledger:

First of all, I always say this with great humility. Only by being among such wonderful people, such a wonderful industry. First, I would like to thank the Academy for the recognition of the 'incredible work of our son, Warner Bros. and Christopher Nolan, in particular, have enabled Heath creative license to develop and explore this crazy character of Joker. Steve Alexander, Heath's mentor, friend and special agent for 10 years. We love you, Steve.

This award tonight would humbly confirmed in Heath's determination to be silent sincerely accepted by everyone here, his peers in an industry that he so loved.
Thanks.

Sally Bell:

Heath was a generous and compassionate soul who added so much enthusiasm and inspiration for our lives. We were really overwhelmed by the honor and respect that poured upon him with this award. Tonight, we have chosen to celebrate and be happy for what he has achieved.

Kate Ledger: Heath

, we both knew what had created the Joker and was exceptionally special and had also talked about being here on this day. We would like that we really were, but we're proud to accept this award on behalf of your beautiful Matilda. Thanks.

This is the second Academy Award nomination for Heath Ledger. He was previously nominated for:

Brokeback Mountain (2005): Nominee, Actor in a leading role