When Heath Ledger passed away unexpectedly, his death attracted attention from the media, fans, and from his colleagues in the film-making industry. Ledger had recently completed filming the role of the Joker in Chris Nolan's
The Dark Knight, the sequel to
Batman Begins. Chris Nolan, in
Newsweek, shared his thoughts about the actor.
Nolan described Ledger as having "real charisma - as invisible and natural as gravity." He also says that Ledger was "bursting with creativity. It was in his every gesture." Nolan relates the fact that Ledger "once told me that he liked to wait between jobs until he was creatively hungry. Until he needed it again. He brought that attitude to our set every day. There aren't many actors who can make you feel ashamed of how often you complain about doing the best job in the world. Heath was one of them."
To read all of Nolan's reflections about Heath Ledger
On a related note, at the Screen Actors Guild award ceremony, Daniel Day-Lewis was awarded the Actor for his role in
There Will Be Blood. At the ceremony, Day-Lewis dedicated his award to Heath Ledger - an actor he had never personally worked with.
Watch below to see video of Daniel Day-Lewis making his dedication.
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These films went to all Multi Plexes, Unlike Most of Brad's films later in life were more Art-House & played at lesser known theaters, or went straight to DVD after being only in certain theaters like LA or NY, For example "Bully" & "Telling Lies in America" & "Tart"! Other films Brad did, like "Ghost World" or "Skipped Parts" again were only placed in Art House theaters & rarley saw the light of day at a bigger multi-plex!
Heath had talent when he had the right role "Monsters Ball" for example, but some films like "The Order" or "Four Feathers" were just laughable, and a mess!
The only roles that you can pinpoint Brad Renfro in with a Semi-successful movie was The Client and Apt. Pupil. Thats it! Both of which were made around 10 years ago. Heath was in dozens of movies, not all of them were great, but almost all were well known.
But in terms of talent you cannot even compare the two.
Its tragic that both passed away but stop posting (in every single Heath Ledger tribute page) that your pissed about them not mentioning Brad. Make your own webpage dedicated to Brad is your so upset over it.
The only 3 films of Heath's I ever liked were: "Monster's Ball", "Candy" & "I'm Not There"!
Heath has about 23 acting credits to his resume, & Brad Renfro has about 26!!
Buuuuuttttt what about Brad Renfro!! It's like this actor didn't exist at all!!!