Celebrating the Oscars: My Favorite Oscar Moments - 2008

Heath Ledger's The Joker is still one of the most intense, most brilliant portrayals onscreen. The commitment to his craft was so evident throughout, even if that commitment took his life. It was a great moment because a brilliant actor won for a brilliant performance. It was also so sad because he was not there to enjoy it. Kevin Kline's description was pitch perfect: