Cinema17 years without Heath Ledger: the 6 best films with the actorBatman, Brokeback Mountain and more: one of the most acclaimed and loved actors by the public, Heath Ledger left a legacy in the seventh artBy Editorial Staff

Heath Ledger he lived for only 28 years, but left a legacy in cinema with several versatile roles; bringing the villain to life BatmanJoker, romantic comedy heartthrob and even participating in biographical films.

In 2008, the artist was awarded the first and last Oscar career as Best Supporting Actor put Batman: The Dark Knight (2008). However, the statuette joined the list of posthumous awards after the star was found dead at the age of 28 on January 22, 2008 due to “accidental poisoning with prescription medication.”

This Wednesday, 22nd, the death of Ledger turns 17 years old. To remember the actor’s legacy, check out the artist’s six best films, according to the notes and synopses of the Rotten Tomatoes:

Batman: The Dark Knight (2008) – 94%

“With the help of allies lieutenant Jim Gordon and the public prosecutor Harvey Dent, Batman managed to control crime in Gotham City. But when a vile young criminal who calls himself Joker (Heath Ledger) suddenly throws the city into chaos, the Caped Crusader begins to tread a fine line between heroism and vigilantism.”

Brokeback Mountain (2005) – 87%

“In 1963, the rodeo cowboy Jack Twist and the rancher Ennis Del Mar (Heath Ledger) are hired by the farmer Joe Aguirre like sheep shepherds. One night on Brokeback Mountain, Jack makes a drunken pass at Ennis which ends up being reciprocated. Although Ennis marry your long-time girlfriend, Souland Jack marries a rodeo colleague, the two maintain their sporadic affair for 20 years.”

The Last Supper (2001) – 85%

“Hank, an embittered racist prison guard who works on death row begins an unlikely and emotionally charged sexual relationship with Leticia, a black woman and wife of a man sentenced to death. The case begins shortly after Hank supervise the capital punishment of her husband Leticia.”

I’m Not There (2007) – 77%

“Various actors portray the legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan at different stages of your personal life and career. In 1959, a young man strumming a guitar walks the rails, calling himself ‘Guthrie.’ Then a man named Jack appears in New York’s Greenwich Village, followed by Robbie (Heath Ledger), Jude and other personalities.”

Two Hands (1999) – 71%

“Jimmy (Heath Ledger), club promoter, lives in Sydney’s red light district. When the local crime lord Pando offers you a chance to work for your union, Jimmy Take advantage of the chance to deliver an expensive package. But, when Jimmy is robbed by some kids, he finds himself in debt to the dangerous gangster for $10,000. Running out of time, he plans to rob a bank to save himself and a beautiful girl he desires from a horrible death.”

10 Things I Hate About You (1999) – 70%

“Kat Stratford is pretty, smart, and quite abrasive to most of her teenage peers, which means she doesn’t attract many boys. Unfortunately for her younger sister, Biancahouse rules say she can’t date until Kate have a boyfriend, then pull the strings to prepare the stern maiden for romance. Logo Kate crosses the path of the handsome newcomer Patrick Verona (Heath Ledger). Kate will let her guard down enough to fall in love with the charming Patrick effortless?”