"The Dark Knight" star Heath Ledger died a few weeks before his 29th birthday on January 22, 2008 and it was ruled an ...

The Dark Knight Trilogy might be the gold standard when it comes to superhero films but that doesn't mean it's perfect. Far from it.

Michael Caine recalled his strong reaction to the late Heath Ledger's portrayal of the Joker when they co-starred in the 2008 superhero movie "The Dark Knight." ...

But while the world raved about The Dark Knight, Bale quietly walked away feeling like his own performance missed the mark. And the reason? Heath Ledger. In a surprisingly candid throwback ...

My Guide to Life, legendary actor Michael Caine reveals just how haunting Heath Ledger’s portrayal of the Joker in The Dark ...

Michael Caine, who played the role of Alfred in Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy, recalled the surprising transformation of late actor Heath Ledger for his iconic villainous character ‘Joker’, ...

Heath Ledger's portrayal of the Joker in "The Dark Knight" remains one of the most powerful villain performances in cinematic history, but his tragic death loomed over its release and promotional ...

In his memoir, Caine opens up about filming 'The Dark Knight' with Ledger, who died in 2008 Sharareh Drury is a writer on the Movies team at PEOPLE. She joined PEOPLE in 2025 and has worked for ...

“Heath was only 28 when ... sad to think of” his death. Ledger ultimately received a posthumous Oscar for best supporting actor for his role in The Dark Knight. Caine also reprised his role ...

Sir Michael Caine was "terrified" seeing Heath Ledger as The Joker in 'The Dark Knight'. The 92-year-old screen legend - who played butler Alfred Pennyworth opposite Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne ...

The Dark Knight — which was directed by Christopher ... if one thing is for sure, Heath left a seriously powerful legacy — I love that his collaborators remain dedicated to keeping it alive.