Heath Ledger was honored posthumously by The Screen Actors Guild as it named him best male actor in a supporting role for his performance as the psychotic Joker in "The Dark Knight."

Ledger died just over a year ago of an accidental drug overdose.

Heath Ledger was recognized on Thursday when he received an Oscar nomination.

Earlier this month, Ledger was remembered at the Golden Globe Awards, where he also was awarded a supporting actor trophy.

Ledger had received two previous nominations from SAG.

Three years ago, he was nominated for his lead role in "Brokeback Mountain" and he shared in "Brokeback's" cast nomination.

 

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