Last night, Australians in Film ushered in the Heath Ledger Scholarship Award at a reception at the Chateau Marmont. Ledger's family was present to see the first award recipient, Oliver Ackland, graciously accept the honor surrounded by so many from the AusFilm community. Heath Ledger has been posthumously nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his amazing performance as the Joker in Batman Returns. It is the second time Heath's work has been recognized by the Academy with his previous nomination being for Best Actor in 2006 for his role in Brokeback Mountain.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Heath Ledger Scholarship Honoree
Last night, Australians in Film ushered in the Heath Ledger Scholarship Award at a reception at the Chateau Marmont. Ledger's family was present to see the first award recipient, Oliver Ackland, graciously accept the honor surrounded by so many from the AusFilm community. Heath Ledger has been posthumously nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his amazing performance as the Joker in Batman Returns. It is the second time Heath's work has been recognized by the Academy with his previous nomination being for Best Actor in 2006 for his role in Brokeback Mountain.
